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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Albany
- Like many cities in the U.S., Albany is best explored with a car. There simply is no better way to get around town, especially if you plan on going out and taking in the sights. For instance, if you are staying outside of downtown Albany and you want to get downtown, it is a simple 10 to 15-minute drive, but via public transportation it can easily take 30 or 40 minutes. This is especially the case at night when bus service slows down.
- Planning on beginning your trip in Albany with a stop at the hire car counter? For travelers with flights landing at Albany International Airport, you will find the hire car offices located next to Baggage Claim and the cars themselves in the airport parking garage.
- Albany’s downtown area is chock full of pedestrians and bikers. This is particularly the case during evenings in the summer when the weather is especially pleasant. During such times, jaywalking can become very common and traffic has to slow down as a result. This is also because Albany has a high density of attractions in the downtown area, so people often walk between them.
- Rush hour in Albany, while not as severe as it is in New York City, can still pack a punch. The morning rush hour usually starts up at 6:00 a.m. and lasts until 9:00 a.m. The afternoon rush hour is when the real traffic builds up, though, and drivers are advised to avoid many of the major avenues and highways from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., when traffic begins to die back down.
- Book your car hire in Albany at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate hire cars in Albany are around 54% cheaper than other car types, on average
Albany car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Albany
What type of car is recommended for driving in Albany?
Albany’s streets are similar to many others in the Northeast in that many of them predate the automobile. As a result, the roads can often be winding and rather small, and because of this, smaller vehicles are recommended for would-be renters. Larger cars will fit on the roads, of course, but they may sometimes be tough to park, and you may have to stop to let others pass on the narrower roads.
What’s the speed limit in Albany?
Drivers can expect speed limits ranging from 25 to 45 mph on residential streets and from 35 to 55 mph on larger urban roads. Highways and freeways in Albany, on the other hand, typically feature speed limits of 55 mph in urban areas and 65 mph in rural areas in between cities.
Where are the best places to park in Albany?
Parking garages are plentifully available in Albany and drivers should have no issue finding spots in them. Additionally, parallel streetside parking is highly available throughout the city. In general, drivers will find that streetside parking is predominantly popular in the less dense urban areas and peripheral residential areas of Albany.
How much is the price of fuel in Albany?
The average price of fuel in Albany is R61,87 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R742 and R990, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Albany?
Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Albany.
How can I find car hires near me in Albany?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Albany?
An Intermediate car hire in Albany costs R660 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Albany?
A Compact car hire in Albany costs R829 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Albany?
A Standard car hire in Albany costs R886 per day, on average.
Albany car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Dollar
7,8
Good
Read 41 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Albany
Locations in Albany
737 Albany Shaker Road
+1 518 464 7601
818 Central Avenue
+1 315 426 0936
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7,9 Good
Maxine, Jun 2021
10,0 Wonderful
Sue, May 2021
Pros:
Yes!Cons:
Not much!2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
dropoff esyCons:
provide me with the car i asked for5,6 Fair
S, Nov 2020
Pros:
Staff remained professional and friendly in poor working conditionsCons:
Leave the pick up inside the airport and have someone deliver the cars to the door or have a golf cart to take the customer out to the car, it is very difficult dragging all your luggage out to a garage not knowing where your going. A handicapped person (me) will not do it again because I have bad legs and was so sore and tired when I finally got in the car I should not have been driving especially a car I’m not used to. And no there was nobody around to offer help just a sign saying go outside where our staff is working in a dark dingy shack !10,0 Wonderful
Tawanna, Oct 2020
Pros:
Yes8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
Yes to both the questions. Staff was freindly.Cons:
Car check over could have been done better. The driver's side mirror would not stay in place and I had to rely on the yellow warning lights on the mirror that a vehicle was near me at times.Budget
7,3
Good
Read 56 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Albany
Locations in Albany
131 Colonie Center
+1 518 459 2609
737 Albany Shaker Road
+1 518 242 4450
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4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2024
People carrier
4,0 Mediocre
Rob, Jul 2024
Intermediate
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard
4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Standard SUV
8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Economy
8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
Hertz
6,3
Okay
Read 41 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
3 locations in Albany
Locations in Albany
40 Lodge St
+1 518 434 6911
737 Albany Shaker Rd.
+1 518 456 1777
818 Central Avenue
+1 315 426 0936
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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Full-size
8,0 Very Good
Buz, Aug 2024
Full-size
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
The staff was great, very friendly. Quick too.Cons:
The smallest car on the planet for a lot of money kinda sucked.2,0 Poor
Edward, Mar 2021
Cons:
Car was not ready when I was there to pick up. This made me miss an important meeting. I had pre paid for car. I was forced to go through another rental car company. Very disappointed on the service. Expecting a full refund and voucher10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Pros:
Easy pick-up and drop-off2 locations in Albany
Locations in Albany
131 Colonie Center
+1 518 459 3179
737 Albany Shaker Road
+1 518 242 4440
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2,0 Poor
Frank, Nov 2023
Economy
6,0 Okay
Greg, May 2021
Cons:
Staff needs to clean the cars inside and out before renting. I went inside a vehicle and it wreaked of cigarette smoke. It was disgusting. Another vehicle wasn’t clean on the outside.2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Cons:
They did not honor the price that I reserved it for. I had to pay more2,4 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff at counter was friendlyCons:
--Staff at counter was unable to be reached by phone. Drove 3 1/2 hours each way (NYC --> Albany) to drop off old rental and pick up a new one, then was told at counter that I needn't have made the drive in the first place and I could've just kept the original rental. --Car smelled of cigarettes. Was told to just write down the issue on my rental agreement. --Staff at counter was unable to be reached by phone a second time (and I called over 20 times). This became an issue when I had to extend my new rental. --Toll-free customer service was completely useless when I contacted them to voice my concerns. --In a word, Avis = terrible. I've been an Enterprise customer for 12 years, and I'm kicking myself for using Avis this time.4,4 Mediocre
Geoff, May 2020
Pros:
PriceCons:
No ability to contact local agent, no store front or signage indicating pickup location, only a guy in a car with a sign. My rental was given away to someone else because I was late getting my car because I couldnt find the location, despite calling the national number they assured me everything was OK6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros:
Staff was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
We had a reservation but there wasn't a car available. We had one option. A 15 passenger van.3 locations in Albany
Locations in Albany
51 S Pearl St
+1 518 472 1111
737 Albany Shaker Rd
+1 844 934 1076
900 Central Ave
+1 518 453 6222
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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Economy
2,0 Poor
RAK, May 2024
Luxury
10,0 Wonderful
Lisa, Mar 2020
Pros:
Loved this car. Friendly staffOne location in Albany
Locations in Albany
737 Albany Shaker Rd
+1 844 366 2649
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6,0 Okay
Carolyn, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
8,0 Very Good
David, Jan 2024
Standard SUV
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Economy
10,0 Wonderful
Joanna, Dec 2023
People carrier
10,0 Wonderful
Gail, Aug 2023
Full-size SUV
One location in Albany
Locations in Albany
737 Albany Shaker Rd
+1 844 366 2648
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2 locations in Albany
Locations in Albany
818 Central Avenue
+1 315 426 0936
851 Old Albany Shaker Road
+1 877 283 0898
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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Albany car hire information
| Pick-up location | Albany |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 18 |
| Airport locations | 10 |