Albany travel guide

Albany Tourism | Albany Guide

You're Going to Love Albany

With a population of 77.434, Albany is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Albany deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Albany

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bianca's (2401 Dawson Rd suite t 1) and The King Claw - Albany (2841 Ledo Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Albany

Albany in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Albany in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Albany in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Albany, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Albany

Plane

When flying to Albany, you’ll arrive at Albany Dougherty County (ABY), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Albany departs from Raleigh and takes around 3h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Albany is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 243 km from Albany. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Albany. The most popular bus station is Albany 300 W Oglethorpe Blvd, located 0.3 miles from downtown Albany. Albany Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Albany, you’ll arrive at Albany Dougherty County (ABY), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Albany departs from Raleigh and takes around 3h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Albany is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 243 km from Albany. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Albany. The most popular bus station is Albany 300 W Oglethorpe Blvd, located 0.3 miles from downtown Albany. Albany Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Albany

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (471 reviews)
Silver Airways
Okay (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Albany

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Albany At Albany Mall and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA.

Where to stay in popular areas of Albany

Most booked hotels in Albany

Hilton Garden Inn Albany
3 stars
Excellent (8, 443 reviews)
$125+
Baymont by Wyndham Albany at Albany Mall
2 stars
Good (7.7, 362 reviews)
$71+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Albany GA
2 stars
Good (7.4, 776 reviews)
$98+
Park Inn by Radisson Albany
2 stars
Good (6.9, 714 reviews)
$88+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Albany, GA
2 stars
Good (6.5, 742 reviews)
$122+
Days Inn by Wyndham Albany
2 stars
Mediocre (3.5, 53 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Albany

Renting a car in Albany costs $90 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Albany.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Albany (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Albany costs $90 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Albany.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Albany (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.