Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$44.40 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$51.00 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$51.00 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
$94.26 per day
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Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Tacoma or similar
$97.12 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
$119.79 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$56.36 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$73.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:35 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$73 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h or 25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.83 per liter or $3.14 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.97 per liter or $3.67 per gallon
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
- Large cars - from $45 per day
- Medium cars - from $44 per day
- Vans - from $74 per day
- Premium cars - from $56 per day
- Small cars - from $51 per day
- SUVs - from $48 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)
- Distance from city: 5 miles / 8 km
Top 10 locations near Buffalo Niagara Airport
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25.4 km / 15.8 miles away
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402 km / 249.8 miles away
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413.5 km / 256.9 miles away
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463.1 km / 287.8 miles away
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464.3 km / 288.5 miles away
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468.4 km / 291.1 miles away
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483.4 km / 300.4 miles away
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523.9 km / 325.5 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Buffalo Niagara Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport is March — when rental costs average $34.82 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $85.16 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.
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.
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 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Buffalo Niagara Airport
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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Buffalo Niagara Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$73.46
Lowest daily price
$44.40
Total cars available
158
Top 7 suppliers at Buffalo Niagara Airport in 2025
Alamo
+18338135268
4200 Genesee St,
$94 - $185
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
$108 - $232
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
Avis
+17166321808
4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
$51 - $290
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 01:00
Tue:
06:30 - 01:00
Wed:
06:30 - 01:00
Thu:
06:30 - 01:00
Fri:
06:30 - 01:00
Sat:
06:30 - 01:00
Sun:
06:30 - 01:00
Hertz
+17166324774
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
$51 - $290
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
National
+18338135271
4200 Genesee St-Buffalo Airprt, Buffalo, NY 14225
$96 - $221
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
Budget
+17166326400
4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY, 14225
$51 - $288
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 01:00
Tue:
06:30 - 01:00
Wed:
06:30 - 01:00
Thu:
06:30 - 01:00
Fri:
06:30 - 01:00
Sat:
06:30 - 01:00
Sun:
06:30 - 01:00
Dollar
+18664342226
4200 GENESEE STREET
$44 - $123
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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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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