Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport

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Buffalo Niagara Airport, Buffalo, USA - New York
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$65.34 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$74.66 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$136.28 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$139.18 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Standard
Chevrolet Colorado or similar
Chevrolet Colorado
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$142.07 / per day
Standard Elite
Chevrolet Traverse or similar
Chevrolet Traverse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$120.26 / per day
Minivan
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$137.84 / per day
Premium
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$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
Buffalo Niagara Airport Car Rental

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.
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Airport info

Rating
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 6.0
  • Check-in and departures 7.9
  • Terminal facilities 5.8
  • Wi-Fi 5.0
  • Restaurants and car rental services 1.6
  • Lounge 3.2

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

Top 9 Locations near Buffalo Niagara Airport

  1. 88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
  2. 213.8 km / 132.9 miles away
  3. 402.0 km / 249.8 miles away
  4. 413.5 km / 257.0 miles away
  5. 463.1 km / 287.7 miles away
  6. 464.3 km / 288.5 miles away
  7. 468.4 km / 291.1 miles away
  8. 483.4 km / 300.4 miles away
  9. 523.9 km / 325.6 miles away

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
$62.91
January
$40.74
February
March
$75.40
April
May
$100.32
June
$98.54
July
$123.22
August
$82.48
September
$105.32
October
$37.95
November
$64.86
December
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
3
January
3
February
March
5
April
May
9
June
11
July
7
August
11
September
4
October
7
November
8
December

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
57%
January
29%
February
March
86%
April
May
86%
June
200%
July
114%
August
286%
September
57%
October
29%
November
57%
December

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
Hertz
Excellent 8.6
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
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6
+18338135266
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
$137 - $240
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.6
8338135268
4200 GENESEE ST-BUFFALO AIRPRT,
$135 - $232
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
+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
Budget
Excellent 8.5
+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
National
Excellent 8.5
+18338135271
4200 Genesee St-Buffalo Airprt, Buffalo, NY 14225
$139 - $236
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.2 / 1 reviews
+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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