Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar


$65.34
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar


$74.66
per day
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar


$136.28
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar


$139.18
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard
Chevrolet Colorado
or similar


$142.07
/ per day
Standard Elite
Chevrolet Traverse
or similar


$120.26
/ per day
Minivan
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar


$137.84
/ per day
Premium
Ford F-150
or similar


$140.14
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:21 on 2023-03-24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
1
Average car rental price
$119.47 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$0.96 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.02 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.92 / 1 liter

Airport Car Rental
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the major airport serving Buffalo, Niagra Falls, and the rest of western New York. It is also a popular place for Canadians to fly to to reach southern Ontario, as flights are often cheaper than to Toronto.
Many fly to the airport to reach Niagra Falls. The Canadian side is sometimes regarded as a better experience. If you plan to cross the border with your rental car, be sure to check with your supplier beforehand to make sure it's ok with them. Generally, you shouldn't have to pay more nor purchase extra insurance (though you may have to purchase roadside assistance).
Top international routes
- Cancun, Mexico
Main airlines
American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United are the major airlines serving the airport.
Terminals
There is only one terminal at the airport, and it only has a single concourse with 26 gates. You'll be able to get around the airport easily and quickly.
Location
The airport is located roughly 10 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. It takes about 15 minutes or so to drive between them if traffic isn't backed up. Niagra Falls is about 25 miles to the northwest of the airport or about a 30-minute drive. Be sure to take the Scenic Parkway to reach them and enjoy the views.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $128 per day
- Medium cars - from $107 per day
- Vans - from $145 per day
- Premium cars - from $149 per day
- Small cars - from $106 per day
- SUVs - from $156 per day
Car rental desks
The car rental desks for those companies located at the airport (all of the major brands) are in the parking garage across from the exit out of baggage claim. There's no need to take a shuttle.
Services and facilities
Buffalo Airport has all the facilities you would expect of an airport its size. There are a few restaurants, bars, and coffee shops — even a Tim Horton's (though it is currently closed as of May 2022). The airport also has a barbershop if you need a haircut while waiting for your flight. There is also wifi available in the terminal.
Nearest gas station
A Citgo and a Sunoco station can be found on Dick Rd. just south of the airport. Though there are a couple of stations that seem closer to the airport, they are harder to reach when coming from the expressway.
Airport info
Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
- IATA: BUF
- ICAO: KBUF
- Name: Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
- Size: Large Airport
- Passengers (per year): 4,726,000
- Distance from city: 5 miles / 8 km E of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
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Car Rental at Plattsburgh International Airport from $74.66 per day463.1 km / 287.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Westchester Airport from $59.50 per day464.3 km / 288.5 miles away
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Car Rental at New York International Airport LaGuardia from $53.37 per day468.4 km / 291.1 miles away
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Buffalo Niagara Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Buffalo Niagara Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Buffalo Niagara Airport is November when prices for an Economy class start from $37.95. You can see that this is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in August (when rental prices start at $123.22 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent rental length at Buffalo Niagara Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in July the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest month for car rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport in September, while they are least likely to to rent in in February.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Car Rental Information
Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Budget |
Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Premium cars |
Lowest price | $65 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Alamo | Nissan Versa | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
Alamo | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Alamo | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
8.57 / 10
Lowest rated company
Dollar
8.19 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$119.47
Lowest daily price
$65.34
Total cars available
80
Top 7 Suppliers at Buffalo Niagara Airport in 2023

Hertz
7166324774
4200 Genesee St
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+18338135266
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
$137 - $240

Alamo
8338135268
4200 GENESEE ST-BUFFALO AIRPRT,
$135 - $232

Avis
+17166321808
4200 Genesee Street
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59

Budget
+17166326400
4200 Genesee Street
$75 - $147
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:30-23:59

National
+18338135271
4200 Genesee St-Buffalo Airprt, Buffalo, NY 14225
$139 - $236

Dollar
+18664342226
4200 Genesee Street
$65 - $91
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
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