Book Budget car rentals in Albany

• Where is the best pick-up location for Budget car rentals in Albany?

  The best pick-up location for Budget rental cars in Albany is at Albany International Airport (ALB), where Budget has a location in the terminal at 737 Albany Shaker Road. Budget also has a location within the city of Albany, close to shopping, the university, and local attractions like Six Mile Waterworks Park. Both rental locations are off I-87, the main thoroughfare for traveling south to New York City and points north toward Canada.

• Does getting a Budget car rental in Albany offer any benefits?

  Travelers who choose Budget also have the option to participate in Budget Rewards, which offers loyalty points on partnering airlines, lodging, and other travel-related companies. Frequent flyers with partnering airlines, such as Southwest and JetBlue, can earn extra airline miles and other Budget rewards by renting with Budget. Savvy travelers who book Budget car rentals in Albany and elsewhere can earn up to 1000 rewards points per rental at hotels like Best Western on qualifying rentals. In addition to that, participants receive valuable discounts upon providing the Budget / Best Western Rewards / Customer Discount number. Be sure to check Budget’s rewards partners when planning your trip to maximize the benefits of your stay.

• Where are the best places to park Budget car rentals in Albany?

  Albany offers plentiful parking options for visitors, with options close to attractions like the Palace Theater, MVP Arena, Pearl Street, and more. Visitors can enjoy free street parking after 5 pm and on weekends. Seek out the ParkAlbany garages, such as Riverfront, Green-Hudson, and Quackenbush, which offer weekday overnight parking for only about $5.00 starting at 5 pm, along with all-day weekend parking. Utilize the ParkAlbany app to make parking even easier.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Albany?

  Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Albany.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in Albany?

  Budget has 2 rental locations in Albany. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Albany Intl airport (ALB)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Albany Intl airport (ALB)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Albany

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10.0

Smelled like a chimney from smoke, too bad, everything else was PERFECT!!Reviewed 2025 Jun 26

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10.0

The rental was quick to pick up and drop off. It was the exact vehicle that I requested. I recommend Budget to everyone.Reviewed 2025 May 18

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4.0

I picked up my rental very late at night and was handed keys and told to bring it back charged. I didn’t realize it was fully electric. Unfortunately that made for a terrible experience.Reviewed 2025 Mar 10

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They rented all their cars to others due to a diverted flight. They ignored all the reservations people had made, including mine. I only got a car last minute, after waiting in line for over 30 mins, when a lady decided not to drive a huge Suburban, so I took that.Reviewed 2025 Jan 03

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I was charged a late fee that should not have beenn charged. Otherwise, good experienceReviewed 2024 Oct 28

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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.Reviewed 2024 Sept 26

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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?Reviewed 2024 Jul 29

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Pricey but the best price available. The Dodge Hornet Hybrid was (surprisingly) an excellent vehicle. The entire experience was great.Reviewed 2024 Jun 15

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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.Reviewed 2024 Apr 17

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Pressure in tires was bad. Window washer fluid was basically null. Car servicing needs help.Reviewed 2024 Jan 18

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And everywhere in the door. Someone had driven into the beach and it was not cleaned out. No sand in the car itself.Reviewed 2024 Jan 15

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I reserved a large sedan for a trip cross country. When I arrived my only option was a truck. Obviously not happy with it and the additional fuel cost that I would occur during the trip. I kindly asked for a discount and they wouldn’t offer me one, not even 10%. And was told if they charged me for a truck the cost would be double, so be happyReviewed 2023 Oct 11

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