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Car rental at Albany Intl Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for renting 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 rental car 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 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 (7.8, 69 reviews), and Dollar (7.7, 69 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 
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Budget

7.8

Good

Read 41 reviews
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.7

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 242 4450

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate

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I was charged a late fee that should not have beenn charged. Otherwise, good experience

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Minivan

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Easy pick up and drop off. Reservation was for a minivan but we got a Denali. Would’ve preferred a minivan because the trunk in the Denali was very small and a minivan trunk is great. Biggest problem was that the car absolutely reeked of marijuana. We thought it was the garage and drove away incorrectly assuming that. Tried to contact customer service when we realized it was the car, but it was late at night and they didn’t open until the next morning. They did offer a car exchange but we were an hour away at a family wedding and didn’t have the flexibility in our schedule to make the trip back to the airport.

4.0 Mediocre

Rob, Jul 2024

Intermediate

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When I checked in at the counter, the rep had me sign papers saying the car had a full tank. Once I arrived at the car, I noticed the car was only had a 1/4 tank of gas and the mileage did not match. I was in an extreme hurry to make an appointment and I did not have time to wait in line at the counter again because there were about 20 people in line. I have pictures of the gas tank and mileage to share if I can send to someone via email. I would just like to be refunded $35 to pay for that extra gas I had to buy because I returned it on a full tank. Again, I signed the original paperwork saying I would return in on a full tank because I was told the car was on a full tank. The fact the license plate matched the paperwork but the mileage was not correct tells me someone just made a honest mistake. Can I get a refund for $35?

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

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Pricey but the best price available. The Dodge Hornet Hybrid was (surprisingly) an excellent vehicle. The entire experience was great.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

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The care had several flaws when I picked up I was afraid I'd be charged for (i did take pictures). They still haven't sent me a final bill.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

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

1 out of 14

Dollar

7.7

Good

Read 40 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.7

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 464 7601

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7.9 Good

Maxine, Jun 2021

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Good customer service was given.

10.0 Wonderful

Sue, May 2021

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Pros:

Yes!

Cons:

Not much!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

dropoff esy

Cons:

provide me with the car i asked for

5.6 Fair

S, 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

Tawanna, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sept 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 14

Avis

6.5

Okay

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.0

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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Locations in Albany Intl Airport

737 Albany Shaker Road

+1 518 242 4440

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2.0 Poor

Frank, Nov 2023

Economy

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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

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.

2.4 Poor

Anonymous, 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

Anonymous, Jan 2020

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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.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Premium SUV

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Terrible experience! They gave us the wrong car. We paid for a full sized suburban and they gave us a midsize suv. When we called about the mistake they said they would refund at dropff and then we got there, they didn’t know how and said we needed to call. I was on the phone for 2 hours and never got done

6.0 Okay

Keisha, Feb 2023

Premium

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Middle of a snowstorm my rental did not have windshield fluid so i had to purchase. Extremely dangerous.

1 out of 7

Alamo

9.3

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

9.0

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 366 2649

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6.0 Okay

Carolyn, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Rental itself was fine. I had an issue at the end of my trip—my flights home were changed, and I had to modify my plans and drop off the car at a different airport (Philadelphia instead of Newark). The agent was able to modify my itinerary, but I was charged a large additional amount to do this VERY disappointed, prob will avoid Alamo in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

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All representatives were friendly and knowledgeable, the vehicle was excellent, and I never hit a single bump. I was even able to pick up and drop off a bit early.

8.0 Very good

David, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

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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

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

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

10.0 Wonderful

Joanna, Dec 2023

Minivan

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Excellent.

10.0 Wonderful

Gail, Aug 2023

Full-size SUV

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Perfect vehicle for our trip, easy pick up and drop off

1 out of 3

Hertz

7.1

Good

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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

6.6

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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737 Albany Shaker Rd.

+1 518 456 1777

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8.0 Very good

Buz, Aug 2024

Full-size

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The pick up and drop off were fine in both cities. The car was dirty and the windshield was so filthy I had to stop and buy window cleaner to see safely out of the window.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Overall it was great. I wish the jfk drop off signs were more helpful.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, 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

Edward, 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

Anonymous, Dec 2020

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Pros:

Easy pick-up and drop-off

10.0 Wonderful

Luz, Apr 2023

Supplier choice

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All was good,

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.6

Okay

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.6

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 934 1076

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Minivan

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charged more than what we originally booked and and no receipt.

2.0 Poor

RAK, May 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
They could have had a car for me. When I got to the counter they had no cars to rent even though I had reserved online. First time I’ve had this problem. Thankfully one of the other agencies had a car for me.

10.0 Wonderful

Lisa, Mar 2020

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Pros:

Loved this car. Friendly staff

1 out of 1

National

7.9

Good

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

8.9

One location in Albany Intl Airport

Locations in Albany Intl Airport

737 Albany Shaker Rd

+1 844 366 2648

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Thrifty

5.9

Fair

One location in Albany Intl Airport

Locations in Albany Intl Airport

851 Old Albany Shaker Road

+1 877 283 0898

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Albany Intl Airport

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AutoEurope

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One location in Albany Intl Airport

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Sunnycars

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737 Albany Shaker Road

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One location in Albany Intl Airport

Locations in Albany Intl Airport

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

+1 914 368 0091

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210 travelers who rented a car in Albany Intl Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

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