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Cheap car hire at Buffalo Airport
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Top tips for hiring a car at Buffalo Airport
- A great feature of car rental at Buffalo Airport (BUF) is that they have six major rental car companies that most travelers are familiar with. What is even better is that all six of the companies have their customer service counters on the first floor of the Ground Transportation Center that is right across the street from the terminal building. All the cars that they have available for rent sit in the parking lots of the Ground Transporation Center that is adjacent to the terminal building, just outside of the baggage claim area. The cars are one floor down from the customer service counters in the parking structure.
- When you are ready to return your car rental at Buffalo Airport, follow the ample signage you will find along Highway 33 as you approach the airport. Once you are on the airport property, proceed to the Ground Transportation Center and head to the appropriate location for your rental car company. Once you're there, park and lock your car and note your gas level and mileage. Take your keys and your contract and hand them to a staff member or simply drop them in the dropbox.
- Since this is an airport that serves a rather large city, you can find several transportation options to get you from the airport to the center of town. The only problem with these modes of transportation such as buses and taxis is that they can be a problem both in terms of how you're going to transport all of your things and in terms of the ongoing cost of using them. That is what makes car rental at Buffalo Airport such a great combination of convenience and cost savings.
- Like a lot of major airports in the United States, this airport experiences busier times throughout the day. For travelers that are arriving on flights at this airport and plan on renting a car, you should expect the busiest time of the day will be between 3 pm and 6 pm and then again from 10 pm until midnight. During these times you should expect longer wait times to pick up your Buffalo Airport car rental. That is one of the reasons it is vital to book a car before your trip to this airport.
- Book your car hire at Buffalo Airport at least 5 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Buffalo Airport
What documents are required to book a rental car at this airport?
If you reside in the United States, simply provide your valid driver's license to rent your car. If you are from a country other than the United States, you can use your driver's license from that country as well and the rental car company will most likely want another form of identification to rent your car.
Am I allowed to take my rental car across the border into Canada?
Most of the rental car companies here will allow you to take their rental cars into Canada with no restrictions. It is important to let the rental car company know that you plan on taking your car across the border because they will need to provide you with an insurance card for non-residents. They will do this at no cost to you. Some providers here will also allow you to do a one-way rental to cities in Canada from this airport.
What is a popular type of car to rent at this airport?
The type of car you rent comes down to the reason you are visiting this part of the world. If you are traveling here with a large group and plan on doing a lot of outdoor activities, an SUV is a good choice, especially when roads can be icy or slippery. If you are making a business trip to this area, an economy model is a great way to save a little bit of money on your trip.
What is the best car hire company at Buffalo Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Buffalo Airport are Alamo (8,2, 52 reviews), and Budget (7,0, 77 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Buffalo Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Buffalo Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
Buffalo Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8,2
Very Good
135 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.1
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2,0 Poor
Apr 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
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 shapeBudget
7,0
Good
181 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.8
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
8,0 Very Good
Jan 2024
2,0 Poor
Nov 2023
6,0 Okay
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8,0 Very Good
Oct 2023
Hertz
5,8
Fair
146 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
6.3
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was very friendly and helpful and the drop off was super easy, the car was comfortable and clean.Cons:
Would have been nice upon renting to have been told about toll road options.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Easy navigation of the site. I rented the ‘dealer’s choice’ and was totally pleased. Check in and check out were flawless. The staff on both were kind and courteous. Very pleased with my experience.Cons:
No comment here. Had a very good experience.2,0 Poor
Feb 2021
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I need a refund of my money they never rented me the carCons:
I need a refund of my money they never rented me the car10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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YESCons:
NOTHING ,STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFULEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8,9
Very Good
46 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
9.1
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4,0 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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Everything10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Very friendly staff, nice car, and got a really good rate.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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very helpful staff.. all of themCons:
baggage carst closer to rental drop off10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Easy drop off. Friendly staff.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Above10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Love that it was just across the street from baggage claim and that the cars were on site.Avis
6,5
Okay
76 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.7
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2,0 Poor
Feb 2024
2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Yes8,0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Good costumers serviceCons:
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.5,2 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.Dollar
5,4
Fair
62 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.4
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10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
4,0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
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 expectedNational
7,9
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
6.7
One location in Buffalo Airport
Easirent
4,6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Buffalo Airport
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Buffalo Airport
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Buffalo Airport
VIPCars Recommendation
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One location in Buffalo Airport
Car rental locations at Buffalo Airport
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