Pick-up location | Buffalo |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 21 |
Airport locations | 10 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Turo, Budget |
Economy | $29/day |
Compact | $28/day |
Intermediate | $28/day |
Standard | $28/day |
Full-size | $34/day |
Minivan | $48/day |
Full-size SUV | $46/day |
Supplier choice | $30/day |
Compact SUV | $31/day |
Standard SUV | $33/day |
Intermediate SUV | $37/day |
If you are traveling in the warmer months, choose the car that best suits your passenger and driving needs; however, if it is predicted to snow during your trip it is best to rent a four-wheel drive. A compact SUV such as the Toyota RAV4 will give you increased handling and control.
Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit for roads throughout the city of Buffalo is 30 mph. There are also narrower streets and laneways which have specified speeds as low as 15 mph or 20 mph. Highways near urban areas will have a speed limit of 55 mph, while those in rural areas increase to 65 mph.
You can expect to pay approximately $1 per hour for on-street parking in the downtown district of Buffalo; however, in the evenings after 5 pm and all-day during the weekends, it is free. The illustrious Albright-Knox Art Gallery has all-day parking available for $5, or it is entirely free if you come on the first Friday of the month.
On average a rental car in Buffalo costs $62 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 Buffalo found in the last 2 weeks is $42.
The average gas price in Buffalo is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Buffalo.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in Buffalo costs $109 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Buffalo costs $74 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Buffalo costs $83 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Buffalo costs $431 per week ($62 per day).
On average a rental car in Buffalo costs $1,848 per month ($62 per day).
Most car rental providers in Buffalo offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Buffalo, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Buffalo.
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 Buffalo so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Hertz tops the list, with a total of six locations in Buffalo. However, there are several other options for you to explore, such as Avis and Enterprise. The most popular car types are economy, intermediate, and SUVs. Notably, the most popular rental car model in Buffalo is Hyundai Accent.
The city speed limit for Buffalo is 25 mph, which is also the speed limit for adjacent towns and urban centers. Once you hit the suburban roads or highways in Buffalo, you can cruise at a speed of up to 75 mph. Be aware of these speed limits as you check out Buffalo car rentals.
One location in Buffalo
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7.6 Good
Sep 2020
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Upfront about all charges (all taxes & 11% recovery fee)9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Super friendly and fast at both pick-up and drop-offCons:
Nothing6.0 Okay
May 2020
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The is car is terrible shape10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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4wd offering in buffalo in the winter10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Being this was my very first experience using Alamo, I was impressed with the ease of reserving, picking up, and returning a rental. Every staff member I encountered was professional, helpful, and courteous. The initial price of the rental was better than I had expected. I look forward to using Alamo again!Cons:
The initial payent of the rental was low, but he final payment upon return was $20 more because we forgot to fill the tank! Overall our rental experience was excellent! My advice: be sure to gas up before returning the vehicle!9.2 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Only suggestion / request would be to have the windows cleaned before rental. They were covered with the road salt solution which created a lot of glare from headlights at night. Not being used to the vehicle or the location, it was bit of a driving hazard.2 locations in Buffalo
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8.0 Very good
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
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2.0 Poor
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The whole experience was unhappy. The least they could have done, was call me to let me know that the car I rented, was not available. I had to find a ride all the way to the car rental agency, only to find that they did not have the car that I booked.Cons:
The whole experience was unhappy. The least they could have done, was call me to let me know that the car I rented, was not available. I had to find a ride all the way to the car rental agency, only to find that they did not have the car that I booked.4.0 Mediocre
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Everything8.0 Very good
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Great car, excellent customer service, car in good shapeCons:
Car was filthy inside, food under seats, windows had to be cleaned multiple times to get grease and grime off.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Very friendly staff, nice car, and got a really good rate.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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We never got the car, the location that you allowed us to reserve the car from was closed at the time we booked the car for. This was tge first time that I used your company, and I will never use your company again.2 locations in Buffalo
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Yes8.0 Very good
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Nice car6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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the staff at buffalo airport were very helpful.Cons:
the car i got was smelly, the volume button didn’t work, the windshield wipers were not very effective. the cost for a one way drop off was extreme.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Representative was friendly5.2 Fair
Oct 2019
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The staff at Buffalo changed my rate on an upgrade instead of just an additional $10. I was very pleased with the drop off for the manager was able to correct the mistake that was done.Cons:
The whole process of dropping off at a different location was good but please pay attention to the pickup location. Make sure you are getting what was quoted to you and save the email with your confirmation information. I questioned it before I left, but it wasn’t corrected but thankfully it was on the other end.One location in Buffalo
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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I had to cancel my reservation quite some time ago and have not received my refund yet. It should not take this much time and effort to get this accomplished.6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Charged me for gas when they did leave the gas where it was. I will never again use kayakCons:
Charge me for gas that wasn’t full I never use dollar thought kAyak2.0 Poor
May 2021
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After 2 hour wait I cancelled the reservation. Horrible!10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was great, dropoff was super fast and easyCons:
The wait time to pick up the car was much longer than expected2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Nothing. I showed up and they had zero cars available. I booked a month priorCons:
Guarantee your bookings4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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I was charged with satellite radio fees without concent. The car had a strong chemical odor, which made it undriveable.One location in Buffalo
One location in Buffalo
One location in Buffalo