Albany car rentals

On average a rental car in Albany costs $67 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Albany found in the last 2 weeks is $52.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($41/day), Dollar ($43/day) and Budget ($46/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 3905 Newton Road 31701 (4 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Albany is $4.12 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $49 and $66, depending on the car size.

Standard (Ford Mustang or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Albany.

Car rental companies onsite at Dougherty County airport include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Hertz and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dougherty County airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Hertz, and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Albany costs $49 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Albany costs $52 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Albany costs $73 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Albany costs $468 per week ($67 per day).

On average a rental car in Albany costs $2,008 per month ($67 per day).

Most car rental providers in Albany offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Albany, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Albany.

Some car rental companies in Albany which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Albany so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Albany city has good roads, therefore, driving any car is ideal. Getting a minivan would be the ideal option if you are traveling with family or visiting Albany with business groups. For couples or solo visits, a compact car would do just fine. However, near Albany is a 252 feet Gravel Road where you can rent an SUV and go for a drive. In case you exceed the required speed limit by less than 10mph, you shall pay a fine of between $75 and $300; more than 10mph gets you a fine between $100 to $500 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days while exceeding 30mph gets you a $200 to $800 fine, or 30-day imprisonment or both.

There are 35 public charging stations in Albany including 14 DC fast chargers, 12 of which are Tesla Superchargers. One option is the EVgo charging station at Slappey Boulevard with two standard J1772 connectors and one Tesla connector. Another option is the Tesla Supercharger station at Dawson Road with eight Supercharger stalls. Additionally, some hotels and car dealerships in Albany may offer electric vehicle charging stations for their customers.

The speed limit for Albany in New York stands at 30mph. However, on State Route 34 from South Pearl Street with Old South Pearl Street north to South Pearl Street with 1st Avenue interception, the set speed limit is 25mph. The speed limits are posted on all the major roads to inform you of limit changes. Ensure that you reduce your driving speed whenever you cross railway grade crossing, approach a curve or a hill crest, and narrow or winding roads. The city has speed cameras operating 24/7 to ensure all drivers adhere to the set speed limits.

To rent Albany car rentals, you must ensure that you possess a valid driving license and are at least 21 years old. However, some rental car agencies might charge more or have age restrictions for younger drivers. Therefore, it is important to check the age requirements before renting a car.

Albany city has several parking spaces if you are looking for an ideal parking space in Albany. The free-of-charge parking spaces include 76 Sheridan Avenue, 1 Lancaster Street, 128 Dove Street, 169 Elk Street, etcetera. When free parking spaces are full, you can go to any of the over 2000 metered parking spaces like 144 State Street, 15 Sheridan Avenue, 470 Broadway, etcetera. The rates increase hourly by about $1. The parking spaces have different parking time limits, with the least being two hours. On weekdays, the metered parking spaces are free anytime past 5 pm. The parking spaces are also free-of-charge on major holidays. You may incur extra charges if you are looking to reserve a parking space. Since Albany has parking spaces spread throughout the city, you shouldn’t worry about finding a secure place to park and run errands.