Albany travel guide
Albany Tourism | Albany Guide
You're Going to Love Albany
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.
Where to Eat in Albany
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.
When to visit Albany
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″.
How to Get to Albany
Plane
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 Cleveland and takes around 7h 44m.
Car
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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Atlanta.
Bus
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.
Airlines serving Albany
Where to stay in Albany
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Albany At Albany Mall and Merry Acres Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Albany
Most booked hotels in Albany
Renting a car in Albany
Renting a car in Albany costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 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 9% 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.