Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Airport info
- Top 10 locations near Buffalo Niagara Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Buffalo Niagara Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Buffalo Niagara Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

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
- Small cars - from $117 per day
- Medium cars - from $116 per day
- Large cars - from $119 per day
- SUVs - from $141 per day
- Premium cars - from $152 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.
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Airport info
Top 10 locations near Buffalo Niagara Airport
- Niagara Falls Airportfrom $133.52 per day25.4 km / 15.78 miles away
- Rochester Airportfrom $106.63 per day88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
- Syracuse Hancock Airportfrom $105.67 per day213.8 km / 132.85 miles away
- Albany International Airportfrom $105.67 per day402 km / 249.79 miles away
- Stewart International Airportfrom $105.67 per day413.5 km / 256.94 miles away
- Plattsburgh International Airportfrom $105.67 per day463.1 km / 287.76 miles away
- Westchester Airportfrom $106.00 per day464.3 km / 288.5 miles away
- New York International Airport LaGuardiafrom $110.28 per day468.4 km / 291.05 miles away
- New York International Airport Kennedyfrom $119.10 per day483.4 km / 300.37 miles away
- Long Island MacArthur Airportfrom $118.40 per day523.9 km / 325.54 miles away
Map of top car rental locations





When to book at Buffalo Niagara Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Buffalo Niagara Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month July | ||
Average price $95 | A good deal $125 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$38
in January
$40
in February
$36
in March
$57
in April
$53
in May
$76
in June
$91
in July
$70
in August
$63
in September
$60
in October
$58
in November
$49
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport is March — when rental costs average $36.01 per day. This is 62% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $91.34 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Buffalo Niagara Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
1.5 times in January
Same as average in February
1.8 times in March
2 times in April
Same as average in May
0.5 times in June
0.8 times in July
0.9 times in August
0.2 times in September
0.8 times in October
0.7 times in November
0.9 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Buffalo Niagara Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 10 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
6 days in January
7 days in February
10 days in March
5 days in April
5 days in May
6 days in June
5 days in July
6 days in August
8 days in September
4 days in October
5 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
🤑 Lowest price | $116 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Buffalo Niagara Airport in 2025






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