Car Rentals in Albany

Albany is the capital of New York, approximately 136 miles north of New York City, situated on a major port on the Hudson River. The city has close ties with the nearby Troy, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs, forming the historical region known as the Capital District. This area is the fourth largest urban area in New York State, and considerably more spread out than the NYC metro area, making Albany car rentals the easiest way to get around. Look for great deals on an Albany rent a car a use your savings to visit local attractions like the New York State Capitol, Empire State Plaza, and the Corning Tower Observation Deck, or to get away to the nearby Adirondacks Mountains and beautiful Lake Placid.

If you're flying into Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany car rentals are offered in terminal by Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Avis, Hertz, and National, and via complementary shuttle from Dollar and Thrifty. Try Enterprise for the best rates and the added convenience of picking up your vehicle in terminal, or hop on the shuttle for even better deals at Dollar or Thrifty. Many agencies also offer additional locations throughout the county, usually for lower prices than those at the airport. Greater Albany County Airport rent a car agencies include Budget, Hertz, Avis, National, Thrifty, and Enterprise. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Thrifty.  

New York State law prohibits car rental companies from refusing to rent to consumers who are at least 18 or who do not have a credit card, but an additional surcharge (up to $70 or more) may apply for renters under age 25, and a credit screening and deposit of up to $500 may be required if you pay cash. Insurance rates also tend to be higher in New York than in most other states.