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Car Rental Albany
Rent a car in Albany to experience the warm and lively atmosphere of the deep south of Georgia. The birthplace of legendary soul musician Ray Charles, Albany is brimming with culture, museums and plenty of green spaces made for relaxation.
You’ll find our Albany Hertz car rental pick-up location at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. Choose from our large selection of vehicles to perfectly suit your travelling needs. Large SUVs are ideal for families exploring the local area, making for a comfortable journey. If you’re travelling alone, why not explore Albany in style with a spacious sedan?
With car rental in Albany, the wider state of Georgia is ripe for exploration. Visit exciting Atlanta in as little as three hours when you take the I-75 north. Savannah is a little under four hours east and Valdosta is only an hour-and-a-half hours’ drive
south. Got time to see more of Georgia and beyond? A road trip along the Appalachian Trail will take you from Georgia up to Maine. Renting a car makes it easier to travel throughout Albany together.
Albany Locations
A Quick Guide to Albany
Radium Springs
2501 Radium Springs Road, GA, 31705
Discover one of Georgia’s most scenic natural wonders on the southeastern fringe of the city. Radium Springs is a magical deep pool of blue water and is the largest natural spring in the state. An incredible 70,000 gallons of water is released from the springs every minute, providing an atmospheric soundtrack for those spending a tranquil afternoon in the area. Hop in a holiday car rental and enjoy Albany with friends.
Albany Museum of Art
311 Meadowlark Drive, GA, 31707
Art connoisseurs will find much to admire at this museum which houses six galleries, an interactive exhibit for children and an auditorium. Discover original paintings, sculptures and sketches from across the US and Europe, including several screenprints by legendary pop-artist Andy Warhol. The museum also features the works of Edward Henry Potthast, an iconic US impressionist.
Ray Charles Plaza
Riverfront Trail, GA, 31701
Pay homage to one of the pioneering figures of soul music at the Ray Charles Plaza. Charles, the Albany native and writer of the Georgia state song, is memorialized along the bank of the Flint River in the most spectacular form. Admire the life-sized sculpture of Charles at his piano on a rotating bronze water fountain.
Driving in and Around Albany
- East Downtown Parking Garage (31701) is close to the Ray Charles Plaza and Broad Avenue Bridge.
- Chehaw Park (31701) offers ample parking for your holiday car rental in the north of town near the zoo and wildlife park.
- On-street parking meters for your Albany car rental are available across the Downtown area every day and are payable by coins or debit card.
