Car Rental at Albany International Airport
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Albany International Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
![Chevrolet Spark Chevrolet Spark](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8000/150.png)
![Dollar Dollar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/110/logo_70x35.png?v=1746)
$48.36
per day
Albany International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
![Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8524/150.png)
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/115/logo_70x35.png?v=1761)
$61.66
per day
Albany International Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
![Nissan Versa Nissan Versa](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8047/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$72.52
per day
Albany International Airport
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Tacoma
or similar
![Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/1186/150.png)
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png?v=117)
$77.50
per day
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Albany International Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
![Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/7363/150.png)
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png?v=224)
$80.29
per day
Albany International Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
![Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/314/150.png)
![Dollar Dollar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/110/logo_70x35.png?v=1746)
$52.81
per day
Albany International Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
![Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/7227/150.png)
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/115/logo_70x35.png?v=1761)
$67.95
per day
Albany International Airport
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
![Audi A4 Audi A4](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/6157/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$77.96
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:58 on 2024-09-06. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$67 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 72 km/h or 25 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.97 per liter or $3.67 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.86 per liter or $3.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
![Albany International Airport](https://www.discovercars.com/assets/img/locations/960x640/61c9ae1b.jpg)
Airport travel guide
Albany International Airport is sometimes also called Capital Region Airport.
Main airlines
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue
Terminals
Albany Airport has one main terminal with Concourses A, B, and C.
Location
Albany Airport is about 7 mi (11 km) north of the city of Albany. NY-155, I-87, I-90, and I-787 are the main roads connecting the airport to Albany. The airport is about 160 mi (257 km) north of New York City, about 180 mi (290 km) west of Boston, and about 215 mi (346 km) south of Montreal.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $51 per day
- Vans - from $76 per day
- Premium cars - from $68 per day
- Small cars - from $48 per day
- SUVs - from $52 per day
Car rental desks
Many are in the main terminal near the baggage claim area. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find a food court, a few fast food outlets, vending machines, and a coffee shop, as well as a convenience store, a bookstore, and a gifts and arts shop. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange, baby changing facilities, a kids corner, an observation deck, a multifaith prayer room, an airport museum called “Departure,” and three nearby hotels. A lost and found office is located in the operations center on the terminal’s first floor. There are art exhibits throughout the airport, and an art gallery on observation level 3. You can also join an organized airport tour that lasts about 90 minutes. The airport provides free wheelchairs, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
Sunoco gas station at 656 Albany Shaker Road can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and on the way to Albany.
Popular one-way rentals
- New York City (160 mi / 257 km)
- Boston (180 mi / 290 km)
- Philadelphia (244 mi / 392 km)
- Hartford (122 mi / 196 km)
- Montreal (215 mi / 346 km)
- Buffalo (286 mi / 460 km)
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Fact checked by
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Lauren Yakiwchuk is an award-winning travel blogger and content creator at Justin Plus Lauren and Ontario Hiking. She writes about outdoor adventures, exploring cities and small towns, and sustainable travel. Lauren is an expert on vegan travel and is one of the very first vegan travel bloggers.
Airport info
Albany International Airport (ALB)
- IATA: ALB
- ICAO: KALB
- Name: Albany International Airport (ALB)
- Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km
Top 10 locations near Albany International Airport
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141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
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186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
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192 km / 119.3 miles away
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213.3 km / 132.5 miles away
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219.3 km / 136.3 miles away
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225.5 km / 140.1 miles away
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234.3 km / 145.6 miles away
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317.8 km / 197.5 miles away
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402 km / 249.8 miles away
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420.1 km / 261 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Albany International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Albany International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Albany International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Albany International Airport is January — when rental costs average $33.07 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $78.44 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Albany International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 14 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Albany International Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Albany International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Albany International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Albany International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo |
Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
Lowest price | $48 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
Alamo | Nissan Versa | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Dollar | Chevrolet Bolt | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$67.38
Lowest daily price
$48.36
Total cars available
351
Top 7 suppliers at Albany International Airport in 2024
8443662649
737 ALBANY SHAKER RD,
$72 - $129
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59; 00:00-01:00
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
![Avis Avis](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/94/logo_70x35.png)
Avis
+15182424440
737 Albany Shaker Road
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/115/logo_70x35.png)
Budget
+15182424450
737 Albany Shaker Road
$60 - $116
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
+18449341076
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
$75 - $265
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59; 00:00-01:00
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
![Hertz Hertz](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/72/logo_70x35.png)
Hertz
+15184561777
737 Albany Shaker Rd.
Working hours
Mon:05:30-23:59
Tue:05:30-23:59
Wed:05:30-23:59
Thu:05:30-23:59
Fri:05:30-23:59
Sat:05:30-22:00
Sun:05:30-23:59
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png)
National
+18443662648
Albany International Airport, 737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
$76 - $267
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59; 00:00-01:00
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
![Dollar Dollar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/73/logo_70x35.png)
Dollar
+13154260936
737 Albany Shaker Road
$48 - $124
Working hours
Mon:05:30-23:59
Tue:05:30-23:59
Wed:05:30-23:59
Thu:05:30-23:59
Fri:05:30-23:59
Sat:05:30-22:00
Sun:05:30-23:59
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