Rent a car from Hertz and head off to explore Albany, NY. Albany is the capital city of New York State and there are activities for all to enjoy. From the Empire State Plaza to The Egg to New York State Capitol, enjoy all its sights and attractions.
Pick up your car rental from Albany International Airport and head over to enjoy the many museums in the area. From art, culture and state museums, to unique planetariums and historical societies, you can discover it all. Albany’s Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) is a not-for-profit institution that explores science and technology. It holds various hands-on activities for adults and children and is perfect for a family day out in your Albany car rental.
Take your car hire to Albany Pine Brush Preserve. It’s nestled between Albany and Schenectady and is one of the only 20 inland pine barren environments in the world. The park has hundreds of multi-use trails for hikers, trekkers and bikers. Home to many plants and animals, keep your eyes peeled for a variety of flora and fauna as you trek through the acres of land. Visit the Discovery Center at Albany Pine Bush Preserve too. The gateway to the Pine Bush, it features various interactive exhibits, activities and classrooms. Visitors will be introduced to everything that makes the preserve distinct. A trip here is surely to be eye opening.
Drive your car hire to the Albany Institute of History and Art. Founded in 1791, it is New York's oldest museum. The museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the history, art and culture of Albany and the upper Hudson Valley region. With countless incredible exhibits and works of art, this fascinating museum may require more than a day for you to look through all the displays.
Pick up your rental car from Albany International Airport and head off to the New York State Capitol. Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, it has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. Marvel at the architecture of the building as you approach it. A perfect example of late 19th-century architectural grandeur, it was built by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years. Take a guided tour around this stately building.
Visit Albany’s Howe Caverns, the largest show cave in the Northeast U.S., it is the second most visited natural attraction in the state of New York. Discovered in 1842 and located at Schoharie County on a beautiful mountainside with spectacular views overlooking the Helderberg Plateau, enjoy guided tours of this living limestone cave. Drive your car hire along Albany’s Interstate 88 to get to this natural wonder.
Get the most sights out of beautiful Albany via rental car. With its lively atmosphere and rich history, a trip to Albany will prove memorable.
