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Top tips for hiring a car at Albany Intl airport

  • Getting a car rental at Albany Intl Airport (ALB) is a quick and simple process since the rental providers are conveniently located within the airport. Ensure you pay attention to the car rental agreement to avoid being liable in case of a breach in contract. Also, carefully inspect your rental car before driving off to avoid being charged with damages and dents you didn’t cause.
  • If you wish to share the driving, you can add a driver to your Albany International Airport car rental. Typically, rental providers at the airport charge a daily fee for each extra driver, although, you may find offers allowing a free additional driver. However, you won’t incur any additional cost for authorized drivers, including a spouse or domestic partner. Nevertheless, the additional driver must meet the car rental requirements.
  • Albany Intl Airport car rental agencies offer several car types, ensuring you will always get the car that fits your preferences, needs, and budget. There is a wide selection for your airport car rental from minis, ideal for a city trip for solo travelers to people carriers, great for family and group road trips. If you wish to travel in style, you can opt for the luxury cars and convertible cars available at the airport rental providers.
  • If you are working with a tight budget, ensure you check out the deals offered by car rental agencies at Albany Intl Airport to get the one that fits your pocket needs. Also, booking in advance can present you best-priced car rental deals for your Albany trip.
  • Book your car hire at Albany Intl airport at least 4 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Albany Intl airport

  • Is renting a car at Albany Intl Airport worth it?

    If you wish to see everything Albany has to offer, you’ll need to get a car rental at Albany International Airport. Albany offers diverse activities and sights to explore, which other transportation options might limit you from fully exploring. Moreover, a car rental at Albany International Airport allows you the freedom and flexibility to plan your trip, saving you from the inconvenience of having to stick to public transportation’s rigid schedule. It is also much easier to explore attractions outside of the city with a rented vehicle. Car rentals in Albany Intl Airport come in handy if you travel with kids, heavy luggage, or pets.

  • Where are the car rental companies located in Albany Intl Airport?

    Albany Intl Airport features both on-site and offsite car rental agencies, offering you a myriad of options to consider. You can access the on-site car rental reservation counters situated right within the terminal, near the baggage claim area. The designated parking area for the rental cars is located within the airport’s parking garage. However, it is essential to note that an airport charge applies to all car rentals at Albany Intl Airport, including reservations booked via online airline platforms.

  • What documents do I need to rent a car at Albany Intl Airport?

    To acquire a car rental at Albany International Airport, you need to be at least 18 years with a valid driver’s license. It is important to note that this does not include copies and learner’s permits. However, surcharges may apply for renters under 25, which vary depending on the rental agency. If you are a foreign national, you can use your International Driver’s Permit, but you should present it with a valid driver’s license from your country of origin. Also, you may be required to produce your passport or additional proof of identification.

  • Can I rent a car at Albany Intl Airport without a credit card?

    Car rentals at Albany Intl Airport accept various payment options, therefore, you don’t have to worry about not having a credit card. However, please remember that additional requirements may apply, including a security deposit and screening which can cause delays for customers without a credit card.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Albany Intl airport?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (S$ 75/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (S$ 104/day) and Alamo (S$ 105/day).

  • What is the best rental car company at Albany Intl airport?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Albany Intl airport are Budget (7.9, 69 reviews), and Dollar (7.8, 71 reviews).

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Albany Intl airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Albany Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Albany Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory

Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.9

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 242 4450

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8.0 Very Good

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Pressure in tires was bad. Window washer fluid was basically null. Car servicing needs help.

8.0 Very Good

Jan 2024

KAYAK
And everywhere in the door. Someone had driven into the beach and it was not cleaned out. No sand in the car itself.

8.0 Very Good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pickup

Cons:

Signage for self drop off in the garage (keys in car or to drop box, space number or drop lane, etc.

8.0 Very Good

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The e-z pass did not work consistently. I informed them of this at drop off and that I missed a toll due to that and not being able to back up to pay

6.0 Okay

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful at pick-up. Process was relatively quick. Nobody there for drop off so hopefully that went ok. I just dropped the keys in a box.

Cons:

Car stunk like cigarettes and then I found a pack under the seat. I guess that was missed by whoever cleaned the car

3.6 Poor

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenience of picking up the vehicle close by

Cons:

Vehicle could have been washed and cleaned. Vehicle had damage that I needed to report before taking the vehicle.

1 out of 31

Dollar

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.7

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737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 464 7601

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7.9 Good

Jun 2021

KAYAK
Good customer service was given.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes!

Cons:

Not much!

2.0 Poor

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

dropoff esy

Cons:

provide me with the car i asked for

5.6 Fair

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff remained professional and friendly in poor working conditions

Cons:

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

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

8.0 Very Good

Sep 2020

KAYAK

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.

1 out of 19

Alamo

9.6

Wonderful

53 reviews

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

9.2

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737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 366 2649

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very Good

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Process was easy out and easy in. Only problem was trying to update a discontinued email that was a struggle to update and still seems incorrect, so never received the final document.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Great customer service on both ends. Price could have been lower, but it was a better deal than we found elsewhere.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2023

KAYAK
Excellent.

6.0 Okay

May 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was well equipped with blind spot detection, especially useful driving in Boston.

Cons:

I had reserved a sedan but only SUVs and Mini-vans were available. When I said that I would not drive one of those types of vehicles, I was told that I would have to wait about half an hour. When I said that I would wait, within one minute a sedan was available. Interesting! This is similar to being seated at the worst table in a restaurant when there are no other people there. Is this common practice?

9.6 Wonderful

Mar 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

No issues on pick up or drop off. Albany is on site. I had to wait for attendant to show but only a couple of minutes

Cons:

No signs for car rental returns at LaGuardia so you have to look up yourself.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Price + Ease of Pick-up + Clean Car + Modern Amenities

Cons:

Nothing.

1 out of 10

Hertz

6.9

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.4

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737 Albany Shaker Rd.

+1 518 456 1777

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6.0 Okay

May 2021

KAYAK

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

Mar 2021

KAYAK

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 voucher

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick-up and drop-off

6.8 Okay

May 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to find.

Cons:

Longer than normal wait

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up and return. Great rate.

Cons:

Salesman a little pushy. I know its policy to try and upsell but he was just a little overbearing. Ins. and taxes cost more than rental fee.

9.6 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The pickup and drop off were so easy that I could hardly believe that I had not forgotten something.

1 out of 7

Avis

6.5

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

5.9

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737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 242 4440

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2.0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
I was lied to, overcharged, and spent many days on hold with the horrible customer service in Albany. I will never rent from Avis again.

6.0 Okay

May 2021

KAYAK

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.

2.4 Poor

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff at counter was friendly

Cons:

--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.

6.0 Okay

Jan 2020

KAYAK

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes! The guy was great, upgraded us! We were there fir a funeral and had a 14 hour drive back so it was greatly appreciated.

Cons:

Nothing.

5.2 Fair

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

The price was ridiculously expensive.

1 out of 12

Thrifty

3.1

Cleanliness

3.1

Comfort

3.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.1

Value for money

3.1

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851 Old Albany Shaker Road

+1 877 283 0898

Monday05:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0005:30 - 23:59
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2.8 Poor

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Car was not ready upon pick up. Snow was not cleared and the customer should not have to do this upon pick up. Also drop off location was not at or near the airport as described. Nor was there A sign on the building except for a banner. Poorly lit area.

4.8 Mediocre

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

I waited 2 hours for a car. Missed a service for my uncle.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Loved the selection of vehicles, loved short walk to pick up

Cons:

Line at the checkout, little disorganization out in the lot.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The shuttle was quick and efficient. No issues getting back and forth from the airport. The cost savings over picking up at the airport was with it.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

It was a very good car , w 5000 miles , 2018 car , we was very happy and we enjoyed our trip , very happy w the car

8.8 Very Good

Feb 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly employees, selections within my car class,easy pickup/drop off process.

Cons:

Car could be a little cleaner, found earlier renters take out Chinese receipt.

1 out of 11

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3

Wonderful

20 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.3

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737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 934 1076

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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Loved this car. Friendly staff

6.8 Okay

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I liked the final price and the choice of car.

Cons:

The pickup location listed on the itinerary was not the pickup location. It was the Enterprise gated lot where the inventory is kept, a mile away. The literal hike back to where I knew the Enterprise booth was at the airport (at a completely different address than was listed on my itinerary), was a complete waste of my time. I have had to take shuttles about a mile away from the airport in different locations to pickup rental cars in the past, so the initial directions taking me past the airport did not seem out of the ordinary for pickup at first. Once finally at the counter, the sales rep tried to tell me the insurance I could opt for at $9/day was $14/day. I had it right on the paper print out but he acted "surprised." I am smart enough to know that this was an attempted upsell. I am also aware that you do not even need this insurance, so I asked him to forget it all together. Then I was told that the car rate was going up because of this. Which annoys me. 1.) Because my rate was booked independent of the insurance I hadn't opted into yet, and 2.) Because this was Saturday morning. I was taking a car off his hands for the weekend that would otherwise badly affect his numbers. I almost cancelled all together because of this until miraculously I rented an upgraded car for a discounted rate (that was still an upsell for him) after explaining I know how this works. Way too much BS to go through especially when surrounded by other car rental services in the airport who are also trying to get rid of cars over the weekend. The lines at the other desks were the sole reason I rented with Enterprise.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Cost.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

This was speedy. The people at the desk are very friendly and helpful. My car was easy to get to and ready for me when I got out there. A young man named Sean was especially knowledgeable and helpful.

7.6 Good

Sep 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Good car

Cons:

Inside of windshield and front windows not cleaned

1 out of 3

National

6.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.3

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737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 366 2648

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Easirent

4.6

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737 Albany Shaker Rd, 737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, , USA New York

+1 914 368 0091

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506 travellers who rented a car in Albany Intl Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.9

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