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Cheap Van Rentals in Albany

Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar Van
12
2
4-5
$65/day
Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
or similar Van
8
3
4-5
$64/day
Nissan Quest car
Nissan Quest
or similar Van
7
3
4-5
$61/day
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Average price

Good deal

Hertz
$121/day
$79/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Albany car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Albany with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a van rental in Albany?

To get the best price on a van rental in Albany, you should book around 83 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 51% compared to booking last minute.

Which company offers the cheapest van rental in Albany?

The cheapest van rental company in Albany is Alamo at $40/day on average, followed by Hertz ($41/day) and Turo ($45/day).

Which van car rental company in Albany is best rated?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best van car rental companies in Albany are Budget (6.7/10, 74 reviews), Alamo (9.1/10, 18 reviews) and National (8.7/10).

How much does it cost to rent a van in Albany per month?

On average, a van rental in Albany costs $108 per day. June is the most expensive month when prices are $160/day on average.

Which company has the most van rental locations in Albany?

Dollar has the most van rental locations in Albany with 3 locations, followed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3 locations) and Thrifty (3 locations).

Top Tips for Renting a Van in Albany

  • If you're arriving in Albany by plane, your arrival airport will probably be Albany International Airport, where you can easily pick up your Albany van rentals. Since there are several vehicle rental companies operating out of Albany International Airport, which serves the greater Albany region, you have a wider range of options for automobile companies, including Alamo, National, Dollar, Budget, and Hertz.
  • When taking a trip to Albany, consider traversing the city in an Albany van rental, which will be convenient especially if you’re planning on traveling with a large group, such as your family. Albany van rentals give you more comfort as you have a lot more space in the cabin allowing you to feel less crowded and making longer trips more pleasant. On top of this, van rentals in Albany give you a lot of luggage space allowing you to carry more to your stay in Albany.
  • If you choose to use Albany van rentals during your visit to Albany, take into consideration the extra effort that it takes to drive a van when compared to passenger cars, particularly in densely populated areas. As your van of choice will be both larger and heavier than a regular passenger vehicle, make the necessary adjustments to your speed as your vehicle has less stopping power than smaller passenger cars. Also, consider your blind spots as your van rental in Albany is likely to have larger blind spots than passenger vehicles.
  • Being one of the larger cities in New York, Albany has exceptionally heavy traffic, which might be challenging to avoid. To save yourself a lot of stress and time, make sure to drive around during off-peak hours in the town, with rush hour usually being around 7 am to 9 am and 3 pm and 5 pm, as well as noon hours during the weekends. To avoid traffic snarl-ups that may occur during these heavy traffic periods, use the preinstalled GPS provided in Albany van rentals, or use your smartphone’s GPS application.
  • 25% of our users found a van rental in Albany for $79 or less
  • Book your van rental in Albany at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • February is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Albany, with prices around $82 per day. The most expensive month is June, with average prices of $160 per day.

FAQs About Renting a Van in Albany

  • Which is the best location in Albany to rent a van?

    The most convenient location to get Albany van rentals is likely Albany International Airport due to the range of both company and vehicle options you will get at one location. Nonetheless, if you would prefer getting your van rental in Albany from within the town, head over to downtown Albany where there are multiple companies where you can pick up your van rentals, such as Enterprise and Hertz. However, be mindful of the traffic coming out of downtown Albany as this may slow you down and delay your trip.

  • How do I deal with any mechanical problems that my van rental in Albany may have while in my possession?

    To prevent any potential mechanical issues, be careful to examine your van’s model year and the vehicle mileage when picking it up. However, the majority of rental car agencies provide late-model, low-mileage vans, reducing the likelihood of mechanical problems arising. Contact the automobile rental agency if you have any problems with your Albany van rentals because most of them, including Hertz, Dollar, and Enterprise, provide roadside assistance.

  • Where should I park my van rental in Albany?

    When driving in Albany, especially around town, make sure to park at the designated spaces and pay the fee to avoid any fines as the city is keen on managing traffic. The city has a mobile application that you can use to pay your parking meter fee for on-street parking. Additionally, there are multiple parking garages and parking lots located throughout the town that are large enough to fit your Albany van rentals.

  • How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?

    KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.

  • How much does a van rental cost in Albany?

    On average a van rental in Albany costs $121 per day.

  • Which car rental companies in Albany rent vans?

    Car rental companies in Albany that rent vans include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

  • How much does it cost to rent a van for a week in Albany?

    On average a van in Albany costs $850 per week ($121 per day) to rent.

  • How much does it cost to rent a van long term for a month in Albany?

    On average a van in Albany costs $3,641 per month ($850 per week) to rent.

Albany Van Rental Company Reviews

 

Budget

6.7

Okay
Best rated

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Albany

from$82/day

Locations in Albany

131 Colonie Center

+1 518 459 2609

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:00
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737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 242 4450

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
Yall don’t accept chime credit cards not everyone have access to regular credit cards and chime credit helps better than most banks. Yall would gain double or triple the foot traffic if yall accept Chime. Sat around for 3 hrs for the lady to say they don’t accept chime then had no cars available anyway I will never go with budget again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Size vehicle was not as promised or represented.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
No cars despite a confirmed reservation - no effort to accomodate me. Terrible experience.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
None of Budget service I liked. The car was so dirty and filthy. They absolutely did not clean the inside car. On the top of that, the car engine was really bad. They need to fix it. There was something wrong with the car that did not feel right when I was driving it. I did not feel safe at all while I drove that 2025 Toyota Corolla - horrible car. That was why I returned the car early than the scheduled. And, the cashier people ‘ping-pong’ me to their pickup people, back and forth walking out of the airport, just to ask for my receipt. Seriously????? Just for a receipt????? I will not use any Budget rental car anymore, ever!! What a horrible experience with Budget!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Car Pickup was as expected. Original rental broke down via maintenance issue. Budget was unable to assist during this issue. Outstanding cost of tow to be rectified.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2025

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
The car was not very clean when I picked it up and had dead bugs on it too. But for the most part it was ok.

1 out of 16

Hertz

6.6

Okay
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Albany

from$64/day

Locations in Albany

737 Albany Shaker Rd.

+1 518 456 1777

Monday05:30 - 23:59
Tuesday05:30 - 23:59
Wednesday05:30 - 23:59
Thursday05:30 - 23:59
Friday05:30 - 23:59
Saturday05:30 - 22:00
Sunday05:30 - 23:59
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818 Central Avenue

+1 518 454 9701

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Michael, Jun 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
The car I reserved had flat tires - they up charged me for the next available vehicle. That vehicle smelled like smoke inside as if someone had been smoking heavily in it and it wasn’t cleaned. That vehicle also had problems with the air pressure in the tires as well as the key being alerted with a low battery. It felt like all the vehicles there had some problem. They also charged me for fuel reserve when I didn’t ask for that, and I had to call Hertz corporate to have them remove it after I saw my bill. I felt like they tried to slip that in without me noticing. Definitely one of my worst experience is renting cars, and I’ve rented a lot of cars.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Process was simple. Wished I got a Corolla. Forgot to refuel which caused a delay. Glad I found the Kayak rate.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Customer service was great vehicle was what was needed for trip

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Good. Quick.

8.0 Very good

Buz, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The pick up and drop off were fine in both cities. The car was dirty and the windshield was so filthy I had to stop and buy window cleaner to see safely out of the window.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Overall it was great. I wish the jfk drop off signs were more helpful.

1 out of 8

Alamo

9.1

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.6

One location in Albany

from$78/day

Locations in Albany

737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 366 2649

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Minivan

KAYAK
Clean comfortable car. Super friendly and helpful staff.

6.0 Okay

Carolyn, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Rental itself was fine. I had an issue at the end of my trip—my flights home were changed, and I had to modify my plans and drop off the car at a different airport (Philadelphia instead of Newark). The agent was able to modify my itinerary, but I was charged a large additional amount to do this VERY disappointed, prob will avoid Alamo in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

KAYAK
All representatives were friendly and knowledgeable, the vehicle was excellent, and I never hit a single bump. I was even able to pick up and drop off a bit early.

8.0 Very good

David, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Process was easy out and easy in. Only problem was trying to update a discontinued email that was a struggle to update and still seems incorrect, so never received the final document.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Great customer service on both ends. Price could have been lower, but it was a better deal than we found elsewhere.

10.0 Wonderful

Joanna, Dec 2023

Minivan

KAYAK
Excellent.

1 out of 3

Dollar

8.4

Very good

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.5

3 locations in Albany

from$240/day

Locations in Albany

737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 456 1777

Monday05:30 - 23:59
Tuesday05:30 - 23:59
Wednesday05:30 - 23:59
Thursday05:30 - 23:59
Friday05:30 - 23:59
Saturday05:30 - 22:00
Sunday05:30 - 23:59

737 Albany Shaker Road

Opening times not available

818 Central Avenue

+1 315 426 0936

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Jian, Dec 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Everything is very smooth.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.5

3 locations in Albany

from$77/day

Locations in Albany

51 S Pearl St

+1 518 472 1111

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday

737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 934 1076

Monday06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday06:00 - 23:30
Thursday06:00 - 23:30
Friday06:00 - 23:30
Saturday06:00 - 23:30
Sunday06:00 - 23:30

900 Central Ave

+1 518 453 6222

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday

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2.0 Poor

Heather, Aug 2026

Supplier choice

KAYAK
I was unable to pick up the car because I didn’t have a credit card. I traveled to Albany for nothing after experiencing a transportation emergency. Your website reservation gave me a whole lot of grief, expense and inconvenience. The experience was 100% terrible and I want my money back.

8.0 Very good

Michael, Jun 2025

Full-size

KAYAK
The car was good, it was a bit loud in the car, I’m not used to driving vehicles that don’t keep the outside noise outside, I had to turn on the radio to reduce the noise from the vehicle. It sounded like you could hear the noise in the back of the car somewhat like the car had an open window or something? Besides that it was easy to drive and had good leg room.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
charged more than what we originally booked and and no receipt.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I would recommend the Hoosick St Troy, NY location. Customer Service was awesome for pickup and drop off.

2.0 Poor

RAK, May 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
They could have had a car for me. When I got to the counter they had no cars to rent even though I had reserved online. First time I’ve had this problem. Thankfully one of the other agencies had a car for me.

Avis

5.7

Fair

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.4

2 locations in Albany

from$253/day

Locations in Albany

131 Colonie Center

+1 518 459 3179

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 14:00

737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 242 4440

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Aug 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
We were lucky to receive an unexpected upgrade when the car we had reserved was being checked out by another agent at the same time. The hybrid sedan we received instead was perfect for our traveling since we were driving many miles between destinations each day. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and it was a part of our very enjoyable stay in the Albany/Hudson Valley area.

4.0 Mediocre

Susan, Jun 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The agent at my drop off was rude. He told me to park the car in the garage and bring him the key. He did not inspect the car with me or ask how my rental was or help. I gave him the key and he said he’d email the receipt. I got no paperwork. He should not be working with people- rude, uninvolved with his job and not a good representative for Avis.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2026

Full-size

KAYAK
Extremely disappointed with my experience. I attempted to reserve a rental vehicle and was told that a credit card was required. I had a valid debit card with sufficient funds available, but Avis refused to accept it for the reservation. What made the situation even more frustrating was that no alternative solution was offered. I understand companies have policies, but customer service should be able to provide options or accommodations, especially when a customer is ready and willing to rent a vehicle. Instead, I was simply turned away without any effort to help me complete the reservation. This experience was inconvenient, frustrating, and a complete waste of time. If you don’t have a credit card on hand, be aware that you may not be able to rent a vehicle, and don’t expect much assistance in finding a solution.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
We had to change our pick up time due to delays. We tried calling the Albany location MANY times but no one answered. Then we called Avis directly and they said there were no cars available if we changed our time, even though we had booked a vehicle. We ended up with no car and had to find alternate transportation. Terrible customer service!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Perhaps a quick run down of all the controls and options on this particular car would have been helpful. I struggled with figuring out how to use the cruise control etc.

2.0 Poor

Frank, Nov 2023

Economy

KAYAK
I was lied to, overcharged, and spent many days on hold with the horrible customer service in Albany. I will never rent from Avis again.

National

8.7

Very good

One location in Albany

Locations in Albany

737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 366 2648

Monday06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday06:00 - 23:30
Thursday06:00 - 23:30
Friday06:00 - 23:30
Saturday06:00 - 23:30
Sunday06:00 - 23:30

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Thrifty

5.3

Fair

3 locations in Albany

Locations in Albany

737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 456 1777

Monday05:30 - 23:59
Tuesday05:30 - 23:59
Wednesday05:30 - 23:59
Thursday05:30 - 23:59
Friday05:30 - 23:59
Saturday05:30 - 22:00
Sunday05:30 - 23:59

818 Central Avenue

+1 315 426 0936

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

851 Old Albany Shaker Road

+1 877 283 0898

Monday05:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday05:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday05:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0005:30 - 23:59
Friday05:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday06:00 - 20:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:0005:30 - 23:59

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Easirent

4.5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

5.1

One location in Albany

Locations in Albany

Albany County Airport

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Albany

Locations in Albany

737 Albany Shaker Road

Opening times not available

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198 travelers who rented a car in Albany gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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Albany Van Rental Information

Pick-up locationAlbany
Car typesVan
Rental locations9
Airport locations6
Popular agenciesHertz, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo