KAYAK’s insights & trends for Buffalo Airport car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Buffalo Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Buffalo Airport?
You should book your rental car in Buffalo Airport around 81 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Buffalo Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Provider's pick (C$ 28.96/day), Dollar (C$ 63.75/day), and Thrifty (C$ 73.21/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Buffalo Airport?
Rentals in the Medium category (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option in Buffalo Airport, costing C$ 137/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 59/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Buffalo Airport?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Buffalo Airport is January at an average cost of C$ 62/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Buffalo Airport when prices are C$ 133/day on average, which tends to be 114% above the yearly average rental price for Buffalo Airport.
Buffalo Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Buffalo Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup Truck
Luxury
Small cars
C$ 58 - C$ 127
All Car Types
C$ 95 - C$ 144
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Buffalo Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Buffalo Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Buffalo Airport?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Buffalo Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Buffalo Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Buffalo Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Buffalo Airport?
Small car rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 82 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 58 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 29% cheaper than the average rental in Buffalo Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 100 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 71 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 13% cheaper than the average rental in Buffalo Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 109 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 81 per day, which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 5% cheaper than the average rental in Buffalo Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 119 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 103 per day, which is about 14% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 5% more expensive than the average rental in Buffalo Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 177 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average C$ 126 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 36% more expensive than the average rental in Buffalo Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 105 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average C$ 69 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 8% cheaper than the average rental in Buffalo Airport, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Buffalo Airport typically cost around C$ 139 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 114 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 18% more expensive than the average rental in Buffalo Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Budget
Luxury
C$ 185/day
C$ 152/day
Top tips for renting a car at Buffalo Airport
A great feature of car rental at Buffalo Airport (BUF) is that they have six major rental car companies that most travelers are familiar with. What is even better is that all six of the companies have their customer service counters on the first floor of the Ground Transportation Center that is right across the street from the terminal building. All the cars that they have available for rent sit in the parking lots of the Ground Transporation Center that is adjacent to the terminal building, just outside of the baggage claim area. The cars are one floor down from the customer service counters in the parking structure.
When you are ready to return your car rental at Buffalo Airport, follow the ample signage you will find along Highway 33 as you approach the airport. Once you are on the airport property, proceed to the Ground Transportation Center and head to the appropriate location for your rental car company. Once you're there, park and lock your car and note your gas level and mileage. Take your keys and your contract and hand them to a staff member or simply drop them in the dropbox.
Since this is an airport that serves a rather large city, you can find several transportation options to get you from the airport to the center of town. The only problem with these modes of transportation such as buses and taxis is that they can be a problem both in terms of how you're going to transport all of your things and in terms of the ongoing cost of using them. That is what makes car rental at Buffalo Airport such a great combination of convenience and cost savings.
Like a lot of major airports in the United States, this airport experiences busier times throughout the day. For travelers that are arriving on flights at this airport and plan on renting a car, you should expect the busiest time of the day will be between 3 pm and 6 pm and then again from 10 pm until midnight. During these times you should expect longer wait times to pick up your Buffalo Airport car rental. That is one of the reasons it is vital to book a car before your trip to this airport.
25% of our users found rental cars at Buffalo Airport for C$ 149 or less
Book your rental car at Buffalo Airport at least 5 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Buffalo Airport
What documents are required to book a rental car at this airport?
If you reside in the United States, simply provide your valid driver's license to rent your car. If you are from a country other than the United States, you can use your driver's license from that country as well and the rental car company will most likely want another form of identification to rent your car.
Am I allowed to take my rental car across the border into Canada?
Most of the rental car companies here will allow you to take their rental cars into Canada with no restrictions. It is important to let the rental car company know that you plan on taking your car across the border because they will need to provide you with an insurance card for non-residents. They will do this at no cost to you. Some providers here will also allow you to do a one-way rental to cities in Canada from this airport.
What is a popular type of car to rent at this airport?
The type of car you rent comes down to the reason you are visiting this part of the world. If you are traveling here with a large group and plan on doing a lot of outdoor activities, an SUV is a good choice, especially when roads can be icy or slippery. If you are making a business trip to this area, an economy model is a great way to save a little bit of money on your trip.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Buffalo Airport?
On average a rental car at Buffalo Airport costs C$ 185 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Buffalo Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Buffalo Airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz.
Every thing was good but the drop off. Did not have any direction where to park or an attendant to help with information.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2026
Full-size SUV
I was cheated on fuel. The car was given to me about half full. The GMC Denali doesn’t have a standard fuel gauge but miles till empty. I returned the car full and the agent promised me a $50.00 credit which I did not receive.
2.0 Poor
DANIEL, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
They wouldn't let me rent the car without a flight number because it was booked at the airport. This was not disclosed and now it's taking forever to get a refund because I used the pay later option through Affirm and now have to go through a dispute process. This is horrible!!!
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
I used to work in the rental car business so this is not coming from a perspective of entitlement but rather experience. This SUV that was rented was simply not cleaned at all. There was a complete lack of care by the Budget employees at the airport in Buffalo. I did not report this at the time because the walk to the car is far away from the counter and I had to get to my appointment. Complaining wouldn’t be necessary and waste everyone’s time if a job was done properly from the beginning.
2.0 Poor
Rozella, Nov 2025
Intermediate
I did not like it at all. Kayak is only a front runner for another corporation that takes your money and I never got a car when I got to my destination and I haven't gotten all my money back yet. I did not understand that you're not really going to kayak kayak is just looking for cars for somebody else who may or may not get your car for you. I didn't like the experience at all and I never got my money back from kayak. I only got partial funds back from a corporation called QEEQ there you go.
The ease of extending the drop off time by 4 hours was greatly appreciated. That no extra fee was added was a great gesture. Pick up at the beginning took longer than it should have. I miss the Gold Club days.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Open-air all-terrain
I was told I would have a Jeep. That didn’t happen, but to be treated the way I was at customer service was horrible. You have cameras so look and see this man blessings everything on the people in front of me and didn’t need my res number looked like he was going to throw up if I even talked more then simple yes no and I was probably to say sir also
2.0 Poor
Nick, Aug 2024
Full-size
They didn’t honor the reservation and I was stranded
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate
Pick up experience was poor. Despite of booking 2 weeks earlier, had to wait for 2 hrs to get the car from the counter.
2.0 Poor
Pete, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
I didn't end up getting my car. I waited in line for over an hour, saw them check out less than 10 people, and was then told they didn't have cars available for anyone except the people that had reserved a minivan. I ended up canceling my reservation and booking a car with Enterprise the next day. If at all possible, I'll never use Hertz again.
I got a brand new car, clean and a hybrid car. That was a nice experience.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2025
Supplier choice
Bad customer service. They tried to get me to upgrade knowing they would give me a free upgrade if I declined because they did not have a vehicle in my level I selected. The clerk also lied about having to buy the toll pass to go into Canada. The toll pass does not operate in Canada.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Compact
Terrible wait time. Car smelled like cigarette smoke.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
Took two and a half hours past scheduled pick up time to be able to pick up rental. Also no one around to help and give instruction on where to park and drop of keys when I dropped the car off.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
The Buffalo airport car rental was a 3 hour wait. This was terrible with my family of 5, including 5, 8, 10 yr olds. Will never do this again.
Because it was an unexpected rental due to flight cancellation, it was last minute. They were experiencing some technical issues but were able to get us taken care of fairly quickly and were very helpful and friendly. The vehicle provided was perfect.
2.0 Poor
Paul, Mar 2026
Intermediate
Flight was delayed into Buffalo! Went to the Enterprise counter only to find THEY WERE CLOSED!!!!!! NO AGENTS!!! EXTREMELY UPSET WILL NEVER USE ENTERPRISE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Premium SUV
This was a miserable experience where the reservation made has not honored by Enterprise Rent-a-car Buffalo airport desk agent or manager. Although booked correctly on your site they decided to tell me not vehicles were available while I had seen multiple vehicles in the parking lot waiting for pick-up.
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