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Where to pick up near Schenectady

Rental desks in Schenectady have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Albany Airport, 13 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Albany Airport · 13 km Airport 7 $37 20 min

Car rental prices near Schenectady by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 7 $37
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Niro Electric, Kia Soul 7 $53 $135
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 7 $112 $160
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 6 $58
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry 6 $58
Small SUV Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore, Audi Q3 5 $125
Medium SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Rav4 7 $132 $184
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition 7 $65 $156
SUV Ford Flex, Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC 3 $38
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango 7 $88 $158
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan 2 $79
Luxury Audi A4, Cadillac XTS 2 $161
Premium BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala, Audi A3 5 $158 $219
Convertible Jeep Wrangler 1 $158
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma 5 $62
Large truck Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram 2 $95

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 Jul 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Hyundai Venue rental car near Schenectady Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $37/day
Kia Soul rental car near Schenectady Avis

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Kia Rio rental car near Schenectady Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $53/day
Ford Fiesta rental car near Schenectady Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $112/day
Nissan Versa rental car near Schenectady Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $112/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car near Schenectady Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $118/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Schenectady National

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $152/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car near Schenectady Avis

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $177/day

Car rental companies near Schenectady

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

National

In the terminal Daily 06:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $123/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • 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 · Additional driver

Office

National at Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, 12211 1001, New York, NY
8443662648

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 06:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $59/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

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

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Alamo at Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, 12211 1001, NY
8443662649

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 06:00–23:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $122/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

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 Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, 12211 1001, NY
8449341076

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 05:30–23:59 · Sat 05:30–22:00 · Sun 05:30–23:59 17 min wait Credit card only
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $118/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • 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 · Additional driver

Office

Hertz at Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany, Ny, 12211-1001, NY
5184561777

Avis

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 18 min wait Credit card only
7.2
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 6.9 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 · Additional driver

Office

Avis at Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, 12211, NY
518-242-4440

Dollar

Mon–Fri 05:30–23:59 · Sat 05:30–22:00 · Sun 05:30–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.6
Good 5000+ reviews
from $112/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • Fully charged
  • 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 · Additional driver

Office

Dollar at Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, United States, 12211
(518) 456-1777

Budget

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
4.8
Poor 10000+ reviews
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.0 Cleanliness 2.1 Service at the rental desk 4.3 Pick-up process 4.3 Drop-off process 7.3

Included in the price

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

Policies

  • 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 Albany Airport
737 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, 12211, NY
518-242-4450

Rental conditions near Schenectady

Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $35 a day extra (Budget).
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 7 suppliers: Dollar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 7 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 7 suppliers.
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC, from $38 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (4 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Breakdown assistance, Taxes
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (7 suppliers), Infant seat (7 suppliers), Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (7 suppliers), Ski rack (4 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (3 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), 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

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Car rental near Schenectady: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 16 min at Dollar to 22 min at Budget.

For a small car, Budget is the cheapest at about $84 a day and is rated 4.8 out of 10. National is rated 8.8 and costs about $152.

99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $35 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, Ukraine and Germany. A typical rental lasts 5 days.

Car rental near Schenectady: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Schenectady?
Car rental near Schenectady starts from $37 per day, and the average price is $151 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $455 for a 3-day weekend and $1 063 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Schenectady?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Schenectady over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $165 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Schenectady?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Schenectady over the last 12 months:
  • Dollar, average price $124 per day
  • Avis, average price $163 per day
  • Budget, average price $148 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Schenectady?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Schenectady are:
  • National: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers, average price $184 per day
  • Alamo: rated 8.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $141 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 8.4/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $163 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Schenectady?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Schenectady are:
  • Budget: about $84 per day
  • Avis: about $95 per day
  • Dollar: about $112 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Schenectady?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: National, Alamo and Enterprise
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Schenectady 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 near Schenectady?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Schenectady is 21, and some companies 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. Age rules for young drivers near Schenectady:
  • Budget: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car near Schenectady with a debit card?
Rental companies near Schenectady 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. Companies that accept debit cards near Schenectady: Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Schenectady offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies near Schenectady include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them National, Alamo and Enterprise. Budget offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Schenectady?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Schenectady 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. Offered by Alamo, Hertz and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Schenectady?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Schenectady include Enterprise, Avis and Budget. The cheapest is Dollar, from $38 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental near Schenectady?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Schenectady Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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