The city of Albany lies on the banks of the mighty Hudson River and is the state capital of New York. Offering visitors a huge diversity of things to see and do - investing in car rental in Albany is the most sensible way to go!
Visitors to Albany would be well advised to fly into Albany International Airport and take up the tourist trail from there. Cheap car hire in Albany is widely available and is best booked in advance at Travelsupermarket.com to ensure you secure the best deal.
Be sure to head straight for Albany Visitor Centre (at 25 Quackenbush Square) where you will be armed with all the information you need to experience this fabulous city and the surrounding areas. Having car hire in Albany will allow to you take the short ride to neighbouring Cooperstown and Saratoga Springs. As the crossroads of the northeast, Albany is located less than three hours from New York City, Boston, and Montreal.
The city's convenient highways offer a short drive to the rural attractions. Albany offers a fantastic collection of historic buildings, farms and memorials, together with boasting four natural lakes. The state also lies at the foot of the breathtaking Adirondacks and Catskill Mountains and having car rental will allow you to explore these rural regions at your own pace.
Exploring Albany's urban culture will see you visiting sophiscated boutiques and shopping malls, alongside world class museums and galleries. And true to the claim that 'New York never sleeps', Albany has a rich mix of restaurants, bars and nightclubs dedicated to entertaining you until the early hours.
The city is renowned for its devotion to the performing arts with its arenas, festivals and theatres attracting the world's best musicians and actors all year round. When you pick up your hire car, be sure to enquire about any artists in town - you might be able to pick up some last minute tickets!
