With a population of 77,434, Albany is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Albany deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bianca's (2401 Dawson Rd suite t 1) and The King Claw - Albany (2841 Ledo Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Albany in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Albany, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
When flying to Albany, you’ll arrive at Albany Dougherty County (ABY), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Albany include Delta, Korean Air and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Albany departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 55m.
Another option to get to Albany is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 151 miles from Albany. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Atlanta.
The most popular bus station is Albany 300 W Oglethorpe Blvd, located 0.3 miles from downtown Albany. Albany Transit Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Albany At Albany Mall and Merry Acres Inn.
Renting a car in Albany costs $78 per day, on average, or $155 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Albany.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Albany (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Albany is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.