Book Budget car rentals in Albany

• Where is the best pick-up location for Budget car rentals in Albany?

  The best pick-up location for Budget rental cars in Albany is at Albany International Airport (ALB), where Budget has a location in the terminal at 737 Albany Shaker Road. Budget also has a location within the city of Albany, close to shopping, the university, and local attractions like Six Mile Waterworks Park. Both rental locations are off I-87, the main thoroughfare for traveling south to New York City and points north toward Canada.

• Does getting a Budget car rental in Albany offer any benefits?

  Travelers who choose Budget also have the option to participate in Budget Rewards, which offers loyalty points on partnering airlines, lodging, and other travel-related companies. Frequent flyers with partnering airlines, such as Southwest and JetBlue, can earn extra airline miles and other Budget rewards by renting with Budget. Savvy travelers who book Budget car rentals in Albany and elsewhere can earn up to 1000 rewards points per rental at hotels like Best Western on qualifying rentals. In addition to that, participants receive valuable discounts upon providing the Budget / Best Western Rewards / Customer Discount number. Be sure to check Budget’s rewards partners when planning your trip to maximize the benefits of your stay.

• Where are the best places to park Budget car rentals in Albany?

  Albany offers plentiful parking options for visitors, with options close to attractions like the Palace Theater, MVP Arena, Pearl Street, and more. Visitors can enjoy free street parking after 5 pm and on weekends. Seek out the ParkAlbany garages, such as Riverfront, Green-Hudson, and Quackenbush, which offer weekday overnight parking for only about $5.00 starting at 5 pm, along with all-day weekend parking. Utilize the ParkAlbany app to make parking even easier.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Albany?

  Small rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Budget in Albany.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in Albany?

  Budget has 2 rental locations in Albany. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Albany Intl airport (ALB)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Albany Intl airport (ALB)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Albany

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2.0

Size vehicle was not as promised or represented.Reviewed Jun 8 2026

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No cars despite a confirmed reservation - no effort to accomodate me. Terrible experience.Reviewed Mar 30 2026

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2.0

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!Reviewed Mar 8 2026

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2.0

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.Reviewed Mar 2 2026

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6.0

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.Reviewed Aug 18 2025

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Horrible process picking up and dropping off, overchargedReviewed Aug 4 2025

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I highly recommend not using budget. Not only did we have a terrible experience with a car not being available after reserving at seven months in advanced when I made a complaint, I heard nothing back. They basically took a vacation that was meant to be once in a lifetime it made it extremely stressful. We ended up going with enterprise and they were fantastic. The lack of response from budget shows that they do not care about the people they are servicing.Reviewed Jul 27 2025

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Smelled like a chimney from smoke, too bad, everything else was PERFECT!!Reviewed Jun 26 2025

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10.0

The rental was quick to pick up and drop off. It was the exact vehicle that I requested. I recommend Budget to everyone.Reviewed May 18 2025

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4.0

I picked up my rental very late at night and was handed keys and told to bring it back charged. I didn’t realize it was fully electric. Unfortunately that made for a terrible experience.Reviewed Mar 10 2025

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They rented all their cars to others due to a diverted flight. They ignored all the reservations people had made, including mine. I only got a car last minute, after waiting in line for over 30 mins, when a lady decided not to drive a huge Suburban, so I took that.Reviewed Jan 3 2025

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I was charged a late fee that should not have beenn charged. Otherwise, good experienceReviewed Oct 28 2024

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