BOOK A TAXI IN ALBANY WITH THE SIXT APP

No matter if you are landing at Albany International Airport (ALB) or you are already in the capital city of New York State, you can easily get to the Tri-City region of Upstate New York, which also includes the cities of Schenectady and Troy. Use SIXT ride to arrange your on-demand taxis, ride-hailing cars, and premium chauffeur services, whether you are headed to the State Capitol, the Harvest Fest, a Devils hockey game, or to a local restaurant to try the vaunted Melba sauce. SIXT ride collaborates with local companies in order to align pricing and bring you quick, easy ground transportation with a few taps on the SIXT App. SIXT ride can get you where you need to go in Albany in comfort and style. For both business and pleasure, and for singles, couples, and larger groups, we’ve got you covered.

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BOOKING OPTIONS FOR A TAXI IN ALBANY

TAXI CLASSES

Use SIXT ride to get around the city of Albany in an on-demand taxi or ride-hailing car. Use the SIXT App to enter your name and destination, and then you can choose from the latest models of sedans and roomier SUVs. With this quick, convenient service, you can enjoy: Live tracking of your driver, rides that are fully monitored, and convenient cashless payment.

Eco Hail

Operated by Jyrney & Partners
Medium car for up 4 people and 2 large bags

Select

Ride with Addison Lee
Medium car for up 4 people and 2 large bags

Select+

Ride with Addison Lee
Large car for up to 6 people and 2 large bags

Executive

Ride with Addison Lee
Mercedes E-Class or similar for up to 3 people and 2 large bags

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CHAUFFEUR CLASSES

With as little as one hour's advance notice for most destinations, book a premium chauffeured car service through SIXT ride. Choose from the latest models of sedans and roomier multiseaters. Some perks of this elite service include: Up to one hour of driver wait time free of charge, irreproachable service that includes assistance and door opening, and a courtesy bottle of water and complimentary e-journals.

Ride

Up to 3 passengers
2 pieces of baggage
e.g. Toyota Corolla, Prius

First

Up to 3 passengers
2 pieces of baggage
e.g. Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series

Ride XL

Up to 5 passengers
4 pieces of baggage
e.g. Chevrolet Suburban

Business XL

Up to 6 passengers
4 pieces of baggage
e.g. Cadillac Escalade

Enter ride details & choose car

What is the difference between a chauffeur service and a taxi service?

Reservation Difference

The on-demand ride option allows you to hail a taxi when you need one. For the chauffeur service, you will need to make a reservation at least 1 hour in advance.

Car Segment Difference

In the on-demand service you will travel in the car segments of the local taxi providers with which we have a partnership. In the chauffeur service you will travel in the latest black limousine models.

Waiting Time Difference

For the on-demand service, you have to call and wait when you leave the airport. For the chauffeur service, your chauffeur will be waiting for you at the airport.

Device Difference

You can only book the on-demand ride service via the mobile app. You can book the chauffeur service both on the desktop website and on the mobile app.

Book your ride on the SIXT app

Download the SIXT app

Download the latest version of the SIXT app.

Select the 'Ride' tab

The SIXT app incorporates all SIXT services into one app. Tap the ride tab to book our taxi service.

Enter your destination

Simply enter your destination to receive our offers.

Choose 'immediate pickup'

If you want to be picked up straight away. Alternatively you can choose to schedule a ride in advance.

Select booking category & confirm

Choose your booking category from the options available & book your ride.

Taxi fare for popular routes in Albany

From	To	Price from*
Helderberg	Empire State Plaza	$10
Pine Hills	MVP Arena	$10
Hampton Manor Lake	Schenectady	$31
Albany International Airport (ALB)	Suny Albany	$15
Albany International Airport (ALB)	Troy	$18
Albany International Airport (ALB)	Pearl Street State Street	$18

* Please note that the fares displayed are based on average fares of past bookings and are provided as examples. Actual fares may vary depending on the actual pickup location, selected car category, and the local traffic conditions. Please download the app to obtain an accurate estimate of the cost of your taxi route.

HELDERBERG TO EMPIRE STATE PLAZA

Distance: 2.1 miles
Estimated Time: 10 minutes

When you depart from Helderberg, travel to the State Capitol campus in cool, elegant style with a premium chauffeur service. Arrive in the political heart of the state refreshed and rebooted. For those travelling on business or enjoying the State Museum and learning about the rich history of Albany, SIXT ride will negotiate the traffic and you can skip the parking.

PINE HILLS TO MVP ARENA

Distance: 2.1 miles
Estimated Time: 10 minutes

As a city in Upstate New York, you better believe Albany is a hockey town. And if seeing an Albany Devils game is on your agenda, secure an on-demand taxi or ride-hailing car from Pine Hills and get to the game in time for face-off. Or, book a premium chauffeured car service to arrive in more elegant style, especially for a concert or other events held at MVP Arena.

HAMPTON MANOR LAKE TO SCHENECTADY

Distance: 21.8 miles
Estimated Time: 28 minutes

If you are in Hampton Manor Lake with Schenectady as your final destination, use the SIXT App to arrange seamless ground transportation from one part of the city to the other. Arrive in cool, elegant style with our premium chauffeur service and relax on the journey, allowing yourself to reboot after your travel.

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ALB) TO SUNY ALBANY

Distance: 7 miles
Estimated Time: 12 minutes

The State University of New York (SUNY) college system is the educational pride of the state, including the Albany campus. Let SIXT ride get you to campus if you are returning from break, if you are attending an event on campus, if you are teaching, or if you have any other reason to visit this gem in the SUNY system.

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ALB) TO TROY

Distance: 10 miles
Estimated Time: 13 minutes

Just east of Albany, the city of Troy, New York, a part of the Tri-City Area, straddles the Hudson River. In a chauffeured premium car arranged via the SIXT App, you can travel from ALB to Troy in cool, comfortable style and arrive refreshed, rebooted, and ready to visit friends or family, do business, or simply enjoy quintessential Upstate New York.

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ALB) TO PEARL STREET STATE STREET

Distance: 12 miles
Estimated Time: 16 minutes

Pearl Street in Albany, especially right in the downtown area at State Street, is the place to eat, drink, and be merry as you listen to live music. Let SIXT ride arrange your travel in Albany to Pearl Street so you can focus on enjoying yourself as we take care of the driving.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR ALBANY AIRPORT TAXI

How will I find my chauffeur at the airport?

When you reserve our premium chauffeur service from ALB, your chauffeur will be waiting for you by baggage claim in Arrivals, holding a sign with your name on it.

How do I pay for my SIXT ride services?

The first time you use SIXT ride, you will put in credit card info to expedite our service with a cashless payment. After that, each time you use SIXT ride, we automatically deduct payment from the credit card in your account.

How much does it cost to download the SIXT App onto my phone?

Downloading the SIXT App onto your phone is easy and, best of all, free. Tap into the app to hail a taxi in Albany on demand or book premium chauffeured car service.