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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.
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.
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.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Dollar ($94/day), Hertz ($104/day) and Budget ($115/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Dollar 737 Albany Shaker Road 12211 (12 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Albany is $6.20 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.
Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Albany.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Standard car hire in Albany costs $112 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Albany costs $143 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Albany costs $120 per day, on average.
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.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, Oct 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2024
People mover
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
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
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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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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
People mover
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 mover
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 | Standard |
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Pick-up location | Albany |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, People mover, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 18 |
Airport locations | 10 |
Popular agencies | Dollar, Hertz, Alamo, Budget |