Car Rentals
Car Rentals in Albany
Renting a car for an event in Albany? This page covers the airport that serve the city and how far each is from downtown, the nearest airport to 8 of its busiest venues, and what is on. The car itself is booked on Expedia, which compares the rental companies at the airport you choose.
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Albany: the airport closest to downtown is Albany International Airport (ALB), 12 km (7 mi) from the city centre.
Where to pick up a car in Albany
Airport rental counters keep the longest hours, so the airport you land at is usually the place to collect the car. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.
| Airport | Code | From the city centre |
|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport | ALB | 12 km (7 mi) |
Airport to venue: the drive
The busiest venues in and around Albany, each with the airport nearest to it. A stadium in the suburbs is often closer to a different airport than downtown is.
| Venue | Nearest airport |
|---|---|
| Proctors Theatre | ALB, 14 km (8 mi) |
| MVP Arena | ALB, 12 km (7 mi) |
| Hart Theatre At The Egg | ALB, 11 km (7 mi) |
| Empire Underground | ALB, 11 km (7 mi) |
| Palace Theatre Albany | ALB, 11 km (7 mi) |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | ALB, 9 km (6 mi) |
| UPH Great Hall at Proctors | ALB, 14 km (8 mi) |
| Caffe Lena | ALB, 37 km (23 mi) |
Upcoming Albany events
Yonder Mountain String Band
Hart Theatre At The Egg, Albany, New York
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band
Palace Theatre Albany, Albany, New York
From about $305.00View TicketsThe Last American Newspaper
theREP MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady, New York
Tragedy - All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees and Beyond
Empire Underground, Albany, New York
From about $38.00View TicketsBeth Nielsen Chapman
Caffe Lena, Saratoga Springs, New York
Chanticleer
UPH Great Hall at Proctors, Schenectady, New York
The Last American Newspaper
theREP MainStage at Proctors, Schenectady, New York
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, New York
From about $112.00View Tickets
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a car on StubOrder?
Not directly. Car rentals are booked on Expedia through the link on this page, and StubOrder may earn a commission when you do. Your event tickets are always a separate purchase.
Which airport is nearest Proctors Theatre?
ALB, 14 km (8 mi) away in a straight line. The table above has the nearest airport for the other big venues in Albany.
Which airport is closest to downtown Albany?
Albany International Airport (ALB) is 12 km (7 mi) from the city centre in a straight line.
