What are the driving conditions like in Pennsylvania?

Car rental in Pennsylvania will primarily involve two things to which you might not be accustomed. The obvious difference between this US state and the UK is that you’ll drive on the right-hand side of the road, in a left-wheel drive car, while shifting gears with your unfamiliar right hand. You can either have a go at this, or just opt for an automatic vehicle for your car hire to remove the issue completely. Driving in winter in this north-east US state can present a few challenges. There is heavy fog in autumn, and the roads are snowy and icy in winter. In rural areas keep a look out for frequent animal crossings, both small and large enough to take out your windscreen and even inflict bodily injury. The state also has a substantial Amish community, who only use horse-drawn carriages on the road. Drivers are very respectful of these and you should never hoot at them as it can spook the horse. Only overtake when there is plenty of room to do so quite slowly.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Pennsylvania?

There are two very important state driving laws to pay careful attention to when organising car rental in Pennsylvania. The first is the texting law, which isn’t an uncommon one in other parts of the world too, but it’s taken very seriously here. It forbids using any kind of hand-held device to write or read texts while driving. Strangely however, you are still allowed to make and receive phone calls. The other important law is the Steer Clear Law. If there is an accident at the side of the road, or a law enforcement official has stopped another driver, you are required to move one lane away from the incident, so that there is a free lane in-between. If this isn’t possible you simply need to slow down. When it comes to seat belts, only the front occupants are required to wear them, except for those under 18, who must wear them wherever they sit. Always check the local authorities’ websites for law changes before setting out.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Pennsylvania?

Cheap car rental in Pennsylvania is available to anyone 18 and over, although some classes of cars are restricted to those over 21 and others to those over 25. The UK has an agreement with the US whereby you only need your passport and driver’s licence to hire a car in Pennsylvania.

Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Pennsylvania?

Because much of the state is rural, car rental in Pennsylvania is highly recommended. There are very good transport networks in the main cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and Interstate highways connecting them, but if you want to go anywhere off the beaten track, cheap car hire in Pennsylvania is the way to go. Of course there are train services between the smaller towns, but these are too infrequent on which to base your business or sightseeing schedule. You will want explore much further beyond the city’s here, as it has some of the most historic sites in the country, such as Presque Isle State Park and the Gettysburg battle sites. Pennsylvania Dutch country, where the Amish communities live, offers some of the best scenery in the state. You can really only reach these destinations by car.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

4 Jun - 18 Jun

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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

or similar People carrier

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

4 Jun - 18 Jun

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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

29 May - 9 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

29 May - 9 Jun

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£26/day

23 May - 3 Jun

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£27/day

4 Jun - 18 Jun

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Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£29/day

23 May - 3 Jun

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£30/day

4 Jun - 18 Jun

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£30/day

29 May - 9 Jun

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	Small cars	£39 - £55
	All Car Types	£46 - £65

The average price of a small car hire in Pennsylvania is £45. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Pennsylvania is in February. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A small car rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Pennsylvania small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Pennsylvania is £49. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Pennsylvania is in February. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A medium car rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Pennsylvania medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Pennsylvania is £64. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Pennsylvania is in September. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £53 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Pennsylvania large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Pennsylvania is £51. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Pennsylvania is in February. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Pennsylvania SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Pennsylvania is £82. The cheapest time to hire a van in Pennsylvania is in November. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just £64 per day. A van rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Pennsylvania van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Pennsylvania is £37. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Pennsylvania is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 30% less expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Pennsylvania is £57. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Pennsylvania is in February. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 6% more expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Pennsylvania luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Pennsylvania is £76. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Pennsylvania is in November. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £92 per day. A convertible rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in Pennsylvania. The average price of a car hire in Pennsylvania can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£26/day

23 May - 3 Jun

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Skoda Kamiq

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£30/day

4 Jun - 18 Jun

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£32/day

24 May - 2 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in Pennsylvania

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What is the best car hire company in Pennsylvania?

The best car hire company in Pennsylvania is Alamo, which has a rating of 8.2/10 from 198 momondo users. Alamo has 6 locations in Pennsylvania, including the city of Philadelphia.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Pennsylvania?

The most popular type of cars to hire in Pennsylvania are SUV cars. This type of car costs £63 per day on average. 36% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Pennsylvania due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

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Alamo

8.2

Very Good

370 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Alamo staff in Pittsburgh were exceptionally good. A+

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Horrible. I got stranded in Allentown because they could not provide a car for me, despite my reservation.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Ok ! I was disappointed in the capacity for a pick-up , four doors did nothing for my needs . Poor. Choice on your management team

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Pick up service was the best I’ve ever had. We’ve never used Alamo before. We will now always use Alamo

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Just finding the place I had to make several circles was not sure were to go the Pgh Airport is a mess and so confusing bigger signs with the nam of the car rental with arrows would of helped there’s no names outside the airport so once you walk into the airport everything’s hard to find a lot of walking with a bad back I was in savers pain when I got there had to wait 4 people in line with no where to sit it would be nice if you could take a number and sit till your called other than that it was good

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything was handeled very professonally. There were no surprises and the staff were terrific. It was very easy and fast getting my vehicle and leaving the airport.

1 out of 124

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2

Good

296 reviews•54 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I booked and wasted 22 dollars and I did t even get my rental. I want my money back

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

10/10

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

It was first class.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Customer service was great.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Good The vehicle was very nice. The return of the car was good The rental agent was informative and nice Poor The pickup location was at the Reading Airport in Pennsylvania. The desk was not manned, so I had to call a number and wait for the agent to come from another location.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Skylar was great

1 out of 99

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Pennsylvania

Sixt

6.5

Okay

162 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

The car was much bigger than expected but the price was good Due to road construction at the airport it took almost an hour to access the drop off point. That was not Sixt fault but not having a good work around for that problem caused delays in getting to terminal Overall, happy with our choice but like everything there's room for improvement Down side-we left our handicap parking placard in the car. That will be missed.

6.0

Okay|Sept 2023

Did not have the car I reserved . Didn’t like the way they tried to up up grade me for more money. Will never use them again.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The Richard was very professional and efficient and most of all pleasant. Highest ratings for all.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Poor. The car had many alerts after pickup. Low tire pressure. Out of wiper fluid. Wait to pick up was approximately 45mins. Will never use this company in the future.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

Picking up was not a welcoming experience. Conveniently the BMW X1 was not available, downgraded to a GMC. The attendant had no personality, and tried to only offer me the unlimited toll package, but I notice the basic and she couldn’t explain it. Other than that, when the car was clean, the drop off experience was great, no issues, lady was helpful and nice.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Customer service was great!

1 out of 54

Budget

6.3

Okay

408 reviews•24 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Vehicle had not been cleaned after the previous rental. They ran out of cars and gave me an uncomfortable to ride in truck. I returned the vehicle with a full tank (also noted on the return invoice) and they still charged me a $17.99 refueling charge. I called customer service and asked for a refund of the refueling charge which they promptly credited to my account. The customer service representative volunteered that their system is set up to automatically add this fee for rentals driven less than 75 miles. That’s not in the rental agreement. Lower price than competitors, but annoying experience.

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

The rental office turned away multiple people with reservations because they had no cars! We got lucky and got the 1 car that was delivered. Poor communications: I asked to modify the reservation for a later return but they didn’t and charged me a late fee on top of extra hours. Never emailed or gave me a receipt. But the car we got was in fine condition, no problems.

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Staff was friendly. Car was clean. Pittsburgh was short handed, so waited awhile. I was able to return car early at Saginaw airport. That was convenient for me. Friendly employee!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They upgraded me to a car I didn’t ask for, charged me twice what I originally planned, and then charged my credit card over $1000.00 after drop off.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I didn't get the vehicle because they told me the won't accept the insurance I got from you on the vehicle. I want my money for the insurance back!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged almost double for a car that was terrible - the original pick up point (that I booked) didn't have a car available - had to get a $70 uber to next pick up location and then I was charged $770 for the week vs the agreed price of $400 - terrible service. I was also just handed a set of keys and told it was in the car park somewhere - so had to search through around 600 cars to find the car.

1 out of 136

Budget Locations in Pennsylvania

Avis

6.3

Okay

178 reviews•23 locations

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Recent reviews

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

There was nobody at my airport drop off just signed reminding customers to leave the keys in the car! I am still wondering if my drop off is confirmed. It has been over 24 hours since I dropped off the rental car and my credit card has a pending charge that is double my original booking price. If Orlando airport kiosk doesn’t staff anybody at the airport, maybe they shouldn’t advertise a 24 hour facility to help lessen confusions like the one I am wondering right now

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

The car was not what we booked for.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

State College rental agent was excellent. Friendly. Efficient. He was great.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Waited too long for shuttle to Avis Extra long wait to get to customer desk & for car to be brought to front

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Car given to me had a dead key fob, crack in windshield, low tire pressure light came on, and gas light door came on that it was open even though it was closed- within 30 min of driving the car these warning lights came on. Only had 1 person working at the desk and it was a 40 minute wait just to get the car and the line had tripled when I came back in and was not waiting in line again. Took the car an hour away from the airport where I was staying. Called Avis customer service 3 times and they refused to put me through to the branch close where I was staying, or the airport branch to see what cars I could exchange with. Went to the closer branch and the employee would not exchange my car stating he had none left bc of how many pickups he had that day. So then had to drive an hour back to the airport to exchange my car and an hour back to where I was staying. Absolutely ridiculous they would give me a car in that condition, and then a complete hassle to exchange it. Very displeased with Avis and will not be using them again

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

Car was very dirty...I left it with the windows open for 3 hours just so we can get it in...and whatever you do not prepay for gas because they are going to charge you a lot of money for it...they charged me 63 dollars for a Toyota Camry I drove for 100 miles, and it was close to full when I dropped it off.

1 out of 60

Avis Locations in Pennsylvania

Payless

6.0

Okay

326 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2023

Waited 30 mInutes for shuttle. They had one

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The shuttle driver overslept so I was not able to pickup the car. I had to get another rental at the last minute.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I didn't like the fact that you guys take people money for booking rentals car off their cards an leave the people stuck when the car rental place doesn't take a certain credit card an you guys get paid for a service that was never fulfilled because I didn't get a car an I would like my refund I did receive any service I guess long as you people get payed it's OK .you should let the people know that they will need a major credit card when picking up a car unsatisfied customer

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The rental could not have been better. However, at this point, I’m not sure if they are charging me for the use of the battery on the electric car. I thought I was going to save money because I did not have to pay for gas. I was not informed in advance of any charge for the electric car as far as use of the batteries concerns. I’m still waiting to see the results on my credit card charge.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

It was ok.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Charged my twice for unnecessary and not ordered options and tried do not refund

1 out of 109

Hertz

5.8

Fair

762 reviews•43 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The service,they treat me with no respect,not human

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The Hertz kiosk was the only car rental facility closed. We could not pick up our vehicle upon arrival. We had to book another car rental and pay more. Horrible experience!

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

tried to give me an E-car i said i didn’t want 1. she charged me xtra. $15. per day. upgrade. poor. i tried to cal them 2 days in a row. before the rental day. no answer. poor. then charged me for gas. i made sure it was fuel. i drove 15 miles after i filled up. to the airport. really. never again. she said i should of read the fine print. really. not happy

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Absolutely awful. Reservation wasn't able to be moved from downtown Philadelphia to the airport location. The downtown location closed at 4 but our flight was delayed so we were unable to get there on time. Guy at the desk at the airport hertz straight up told us he can't help us. Didn't attempt anything. Ended up paying TWENTY NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for a reservation I made that was supposed to be $900. Dumpster fire of a situation and won't be using kayak for this ever again. Nor Hertz for that matter. Get bent.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I got to the pick up location and was told that they didn't have any cars. There was no email or call letting me know in advance that my rental couldn't be provided. The woman at the counter told me that the "insurance company" came and took all the cars, whatever that means, so I had to rent a car from another company.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Car trunk was dirty. Gas tank only three quarters full and not indicated

1 out of 254

Hertz Locations in Pennsylvania

Dollar

5.7

Fair

298 reviews•8 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Disappointed that the car did not have a full tank, we did find old receipts of the previous customer in the car, but overall the experience wasn’t bad.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

My paid reservation was set for 12 noon stood in line for three hours yes, three hours no exaggeration until I finally received. My frontal family had to sit in a hot airport for three hours. Totally irresponsible on the car rental company.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

There was no experience. Your site allowed us to book a rental car as an alternative mode of transportation home so we stopped looking for other rental cars. When we got to the Dollar counter we found out they weren’t honoring any of the reservations made that day nor would they allow us to leave the state with their cars with our confirmed one way reservations with kayak. I’ll never use kayak again.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

I had to wait 2 hours in line to pick up my vehicle. The staff seemed like they were doing the best they could, but it was pretty ridiculous considering I had just gotten off a long flight, then had a 4 hour drive ahead of me. I'm not sure I'd rent from them again unless it was a last resort. The process seemed really inefficient.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great! Great car given and overall great experience

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

I believe front desk agent took advantage of the fact that booking said wild card for the car and assigned EV just to charge upgrade fee in order to get a gasoline vehicle.

1 out of 100

Car hire in Pennsylvania

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Pennsylvania so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Pennsylvania?

7 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will hire a car for in Pennsylvania. Hiring a car for 7 days will cost £41/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Pennsylvania for 1 week then prices will be around £287. Many of our users also tend to opt for weekend rentals, which cost £91 in total on average. If it's a longer road trip you're after, you can also hire a car for one month in Pennsylvania, at a total average cost of £1,774.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Pennsylvania?

Prices for cars in Pennsylvania were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Pennsylvania?

As of April 2024, there are 144 operators available to choose from for cars in Pennsylvania.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Pennsylvania?

Among different countries, including Pennsylvania, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Pennsylvania?

To rent a car in Pennsylvania, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Pennsylvania?

You should book a car hire in Pennsylvania using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Pennsylvania?

Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Pennsylvania. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.