Car Rental at Buffalo Niagara Airport

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Buffalo Niagara Airport, Buffalo, USA - New York
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$50.82 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$66.11 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$66.21 per day
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Tacoma or similar
Toyota Tacoma
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$70.82 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$75.75 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$77.62 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$106.91 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$112.44 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:50 AM on 11/19/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$78 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$0.95 per liter or $3.60 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.89 per liter or $3.37 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
Buffalo Niagara Airport

Airport travel guide

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the major airport serving Buffalo, Niagra Falls, and the rest of western New York. It is also a popular place for Canadians to fly to to reach southern Ontario, as flights are often cheaper than to Toronto.

Many fly to the airport to reach Niagra Falls. The Canadian side is sometimes regarded as a better experience. If you plan to cross the border with your rental car, be sure to check with your supplier beforehand to make sure it's ok with them. Generally, you shouldn't have to pay more nor purchase extra insurance (though you may have to purchase roadside assistance). 

Top international routes

  • Cancun, Mexico

Main airlines

American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Sun Country, and United are the major airlines serving the airport.

Terminals

There is only one terminal at the airport, and it only has a single concourse with 26 gates. You'll be able to get around the airport easily and quickly.

Location

The airport is located roughly 10 miles northeast of downtown Buffalo. It takes about 15 minutes or so to drive between them if traffic isn't backed up. Niagra Falls is about 25 miles to the northwest of the airport or about a 30-minute drive. Be sure to take the Scenic Parkway to reach them and enjoy the views.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $53 per day
  • Medium cars - from $51 per day
  • Vans - from $116 per day
  • Premium cars - from $74 per day
  • Small cars - from $55 per day
  • SUVs - from $55 per day

Car rental desks

The car rental desks for those companies located at the airport (all of the major brands) are in the parking garage across from the exit out of baggage claim. There's no need to take a shuttle.

Services and facilities

Buffalo Airport has all the facilities you would expect of an airport its size. There are a few restaurants, bars, and coffee shops — even a Tim Horton's (though it is currently closed as of May 2022). The airport also has a barbershop if you need a haircut while waiting for your flight. There is also wifi available in the terminal.

Nearest gas station

A Citgo and a Sunoco station can be found on Dick Rd. just south of the airport. Though there are a couple of stations that seem closer to the airport, they are harder to reach when coming from the expressway.
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Airport info

Rating
7.7
  • Getting to the airport 8.3
  • Check-in and departures 8.8
  • Terminal facilities 7.6
  • Wi-Fi 7.5
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.1
  • Lounge 7.1

Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)

  • IATA: BUF
  • ICAO: KBUF
  • Name: Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
  • Distance from city: 5 miles / 8 km

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Buffalo Niagara Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Buffalo Niagara 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 Buffalo Niagara Airport
$19.69
January
February
$28.31
March
$51.93
April
$23.70
May
$67.41
June
$79.80
July
$63.72
August
$57.31
September
$54.56
October
$54.70
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport is January — when rental costs average $19.69 per day. This is 61% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $79.80 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Buffalo Niagara Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Buffalo Niagara Airport
7
January
February
5
March
5
April
3
May
5
June
6
July
6
August
8
September
4
October
4
November
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Buffalo Niagara Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Buffalo Niagara Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Buffalo Niagara Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
12%
January
February
36%
March
48%
April
12%
May
120%
June
181%
July
205%
August
48%
September
181%
October
157%
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Routes Car Rental
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $51 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$78.33
Lowest daily price
$50.82
Total cars available
349

Top 7 suppliers at Buffalo Niagara Airport in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.9 / 1 review
8338135268
4200 GENESEE ST-BUFFALO AIRPRT,
$70 - $268
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+18338135266
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
$73 - $287
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+17166321808
4200 Genesee St, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
$66 - $270
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 01:00
Tue:06:30 - 01:00
Wed:06:30 - 01:00
Thu:06:30 - 01:00
Fri:06:30 - 01:00
Sat:06:30 - 01:00
Sun:06:30 - 01:00
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+17166324774
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225
$66 - $270
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+17166326400
4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY, 14225
$66 - $135
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 01:00
Tue:06:30 - 01:00
Wed:06:30 - 01:00
Thu:06:30 - 01:00
Fri:06:30 - 01:00
Sat:06:30 - 01:00
Sun:06:30 - 01:00
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+18338135271
4200 Genesee St-Buffalo Airprt, Buffalo, NY 14225
$74 - $289
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.3 / 8 reviews
+18664342226
4200 GENESEE STREET
$51 - $136
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
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