Cheap Car Rental in Amherst, USA

Cheap car rental in Amherst, USA

We have no fresh offers in Amherst yet. Prices and availability change daily, so search your dates to see today's cars and prices.

Nearest desks with offers

New York Amherst · 6 km · from $60 per day
Buffalo Airport · 7 km · from $46 per day
Buffalo 1312 Main Street · 10 km · from $87 per day

Car rental prices near Amherst by car type

Class	Typical cars	Suppliers	From / day	Typical / day
Economy	Chevrolet Spark, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio	8	$57	$63
Compact	Nissan Versa, Kia Niro Electric, Kia Soul	8	$50	$92
Intermediate	Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra	8	$53	$115
Standard	Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima	8	$51	$82
Full size	Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry	7	$51	$77
Small SUV	Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Audi Q3	5	$58	$96
Medium SUV	Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Rav4	8	$52	$113
Large SUV	Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Suburban	8	$104	$175
SUV	Ford Flex	2	$115
Minivan	Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest	8	$74	$114
12-passenger van	Ford Transit Passengervan	2	$116
15-passenger van	Chevrolet Express	2	$258
Luxury	Audi A4, Cadillac CTS, Chrysler 300	4	$113
Premium	Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala, Audi A3	5	$100	$175
Convertible	Ford Mustang Convertible, Jeep Wrangler	4	$90
Small or medium truck	Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma	6	$64	$102
Large truck	Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram	2	$63

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Avis

Kia Soul

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $50/day

Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $50/day

Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $57/day

Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

4 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $60/day

Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $60/day

Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $60/day

Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $62/day

Budget

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $112/day

Car rental companies near Amherst

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

National

In the terminal Mon–Fri 06:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 06:00–23:00 24 min wait Credit card only

9.2

Excellent 1000+ reviews

from $63/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Buffalo Airport
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14225, NY
8338135271

Enterprise

In the terminal Mon–Fri 06:00–23:59 · Sat–Sun 06:00–23:00 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only

9.0

Excellent 2000+ reviews

from $62/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Buffalo Airport
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14225, NY
8338135266

Budget

In the terminal Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:30–23:59 16 min wait Credit card only

8.7

Excellent 10000+ reviews

from $46/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Glass and tire waiver
Airport fee

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage on selected cars
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Buffalo Airport
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14225, NY
716-632-6400

Alamo

In the terminal 10 min wait Credit card only

8.2

Excellent 5000+ reviews

from $96/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

Taxes
Airport fee

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
One-way rental allowed
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Buffalo Airport
4200 Genesee St, Buffalo, 14225, NY
8338135268

Dollar

Daily 06:00–23:59 15 min wait Credit and debit cards

8.2

Excellent 5000+ reviews

from $47/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee
Breakdown assistance
Taxes

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Buffalo Airport
4200 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY, United States, 14225
(866) 434-2226

Hertz

14 min wait Credit and debit cards

7.3

Very good 2000+ reviews

from $120/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.9 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Airport fee

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in New York Amherst
3780 Sheridan Drive, Buffalo, Ny, 14226, NY
7168360764

Avis

18 min wait Credit card only

7.1

Very good 5000+ reviews

from $111/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Glass and tire waiver
Airport fee

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in New York Amherst
3740 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, 14226, NY
716-831-8041

Thrifty

16 min wait Credit card only

6.7

Good 5000+ reviews

from $60/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

Taxes

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in New York Amherst
3780 Sheridan Drive, Buffalo, NY, United States, 14226
(716) 836-0764

Rental conditions in Amherst

Based on 8 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Debit card	Accepted by 2 of 8 suppliers: Dollar and Hertz.
Credit card	Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 8 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage	Unlimited at all 8 suppliers.
Fuel policy	Full to full (5 suppliers)
Transmission	All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid	Kia Niro Electric, Toyota Prius Hybrid and Ford Mustang Mach-E, from $104 a day.
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 8 suppliers.
Insurance included	Theft protection (TP) (6 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (6 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (2 suppliers).
Included in the price	Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental	Allowed by 1 supplier.
Extras	GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (1 supplier)
Special offers	Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
New York Amherst · 6 km	City office	3	$60	16 min
Buffalo Airport · 7 km	Airport	7	$46	17 min
Buffalo 1312 Main Street · 10 km	City office	1	$87	21 min
Buffalo · 10 km	City office	1	$63	18 min
Niagara Falls International Airport · 18 km	Airport	1	$62	23 min
Niagara Falls 9000 Niagara Falls Blvd · 18 km	City office	1	$100	14 min
Niagara Falls · 20 km	City office	1	$77	15 min

Car rental in Amherst: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 10 min at Alamo to 24 min at National.

For a small car, Dollar is the cheapest at about $55 a day and is rated 8.2 out of 10. National is rated 9.2 and costs about $63.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 8 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Amherst: FAQ

Where do I pick up my rental car in Amherst?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Amherst and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Amherst?

The minimum age to rent a car in Amherst is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Amherst with a debit card?

Rental companies in Amherst typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Amherst?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Amherst are:

Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee.
Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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