Cheap Car Rentals in Albany, NY from $38

Drivers need to be at least 18 or older to get rental cars in Albany. Drivers between 18 and 20 will be charged a daily young driver’s fee for rental cars in Albany, and they can only rent from economy through to intermediate size car rentals in Albany. You’ll also need a valid driver’s license and credit card in your name to get car rentals in Albany. Foreigners can use their home driver’s license for Albany car rentals. However, an international driving permit would be required for long-term Albany car rentals and if their driver’s license isn’t in the English alphabet.

Here are a few rules to remember as you drive cheap car rentals in Albany. First, driving is on the right, and driving Albany car rentals with a BAC higher than 0.08% is a traffic violation. Every person in the vehicle should wear a seatbelt and children below eight should be in a safety or booster seat in the back row. Stick to the posted speed limits when driving car rentals in Albany. If not posted, stick to 30 mph within urban centers, 55 mph on the highways, and 65 mph on the interstates. Remember to check with Albany’s DMV for any traffic law updates before getting a cheap car rental in Albany.

Luxury car rentals in Albany come in all shapes and sizes and they are the best for seeing upstate New York in style and comfort. Rain, sun, or snow, an SUV would be great if you’re visiting Green Mountain National Forest. Catching a game at the Times Union Center? Consider choosing one of our 12- or 15-passenger van rentals and bring your friends along. And if you’re planning an afternoon at Huck Finn’s Playland, a minivan should do well for the kids.

Parking in Albany is easy. There’s on-street parking and public garages for parking your car rental in Albany. The garages are conveniently located close to downtown attractions like the Times Union Center, Pearl Street, and Palace Theater. Most spots are metered during prime hours, but after 17:00 and every weekend, these spots are free. You’ll also find free on-street parking at Jackson Street, Flint Avenue, Broad Avenue, Jefferson Street, Washington Street, Pine Avenue, and Front Street, and spots are only free for a limited period.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $66/day when booking a rental car in Albany. The best deal a user found was for $29/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 6.

Turo is one of the top picks in Albany. They can have you in a rental car for about $411 per week on average.

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Albany.

Our recent data shows that Turo can potentially be 70% below the average car rental price in Albany. Check prices and availability for Turo and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Albany is on average $1,760 a month or $59 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Albany car rental.

$93 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Albany, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Albany, then opt for a Compact SUV rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $71/day.