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Pittsburgh car rental information
| Pick-up location | Pittsburgh |
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| Rental locations | 40 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
Cheap car rentals in Pittsburgh
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh has a lot to offer, from its Andy Warhol Museum to the Sandcastle Water Park and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. What better way to explore every dream destination than with a hire car? The flexibility that comes from renting a car will also allow travelers to explore other attractions like the Pittsburgh Zoo, which is located in the northeast of the city, or to be in the city center quickly when coming from the airport, which is situated over 20 miles from the center of Pittsburgh.
- The easiest and most convenient way is to rent a car at Pittsburgh International Airport upon arrival. With hire service desks from companies like Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz located at the Baggage Claim area in the Landside Terminal, a hire car is just a stone’s throw away and will bring you into Pittsburgh in about half an hour.
- Unlike many other American cities, Pittsburgh is not fully structured according to a road grid; therefore, navigating through the streets may be confusing at first. Simply ask for a satnav when renting the car and follow the instructions. Also be aware that construction sites are common in Pittsburgh, so make sure to look out for them and circumnavigate accordingly. Downtown streets tend to be narrow, so be careful when driving through them.
- Try to avoid driving through Pittsburgh during rush hour, which starts as early as 4 am in the morning for people are commuting to the airport to catch flights into other cities. It usually lasts until 10 am; during this time, the I-376 E can be clogged up and traffic is severely increased. Between 3 and 6 pm, the afternoon rush hour starts due to workers returning to their homes, and if possible, these peak times should be avoided. Especially when going to the airport, make sure to plan plenty of time ahead (at least 2 hours).
- Book your rental car in Pittsburgh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Pittsburgh are around 8% cheaper than other car types, on average
Pittsburgh car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Pittsburgh
What type of car is recommended for driving in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has narrow lanes and many construction sites, so opting for a smaller or compact car is a wise choice, as navigating through the city becomes considerably easier -- plus, it uses less gas. For extra storage, pick a small SUV or minivan. Especially when visiting during the cold season, choose a 4-wheel drive car to ensure optimal road grip.
What’s the speed limit in Pittsburgh?
Don’t go over 20 mph in residential areas and always look out for posted signs. Urban freeways allow only up to 40 mph, whereas general freeways let drivers go up to 65 mph. Especially in the winter, it is crucial to adapt the speed to the weather and road conditions.
Where are the best places to park in Pittsburgh?
Street parking in Pittsburgh is usually metered, so check the time restrictions and pay the required amount to avoid towing or fines. Alternatively, there are some municipal or private parking lots where cars can be parked overnight or for a longer period of time, like the 7th Street Garage, First Avenue Garage, or 9th and Penn Garage.
What is the best rental car company in Pittsburgh?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Pittsburgh are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 54 reviews), Dollar (6.8, 70 reviews), and Hertz (6.5, 118 reviews).
How much is gas price in Pittsburgh?
The average gas price in Pittsburgh is 14.46 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 173 ﷼ and 231 ﷼, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Pittsburgh?
Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Pittsburgh.
How can I find car rentals near me in Pittsburgh?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Pittsburgh?
A Full Size car rental in Pittsburgh costs 255 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Pittsburgh?
A Standard car rental in Pittsburgh costs 347 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does a Premium car rental cost in Pittsburgh?
A Premium car rental in Pittsburgh costs 246 ﷼ per day, on average.
Pittsburgh car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.9
Very good
207 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.3
One location in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1000 Airport Blvd
+1 844 366 0500
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Pros:
Very fast pick up and delivery. Friendly staff.Cons:
Nothing9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
Pros:
YesCons:
Nothing, everything was great10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
Pros:
Pickup and drop off was quick and easy.2.0 Poor
Sep 2018
Cons:
My flight was delayed and when I called I was informed that the counter would stay open for me. Upon arrival, they were closed. When I called I was informed that the prior representative I spoke to before my flight left didn't get my flight information. I went with a different company and we were able to enjoy our trip!!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
Pros:
I reserved online for a cadillac or similar model. When I got there there were three to choose from and I selected the Cadillac SUV. Great service too.7.2 Good
Jun 2018
Pros:
Car was clean and functional. The on-site staff was friendly.Cons:
I needed to extend the rental agreement by several days (3) due to a family hospital visit/illness. Despite the extra days of charges listed on the contract at $63 base per day, Alamo tried to jack up the base rate to $105 per day. How about honoring a contract? turned the car back in and used Uber instead on principal alone.Payless
8.4
Very good
209 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.3
One location in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
164 Rental Car Drive
+1 412 472 3100
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
Cons:
Line was short. Car was close. That may be a function of the airport and my flight time but everyone was easy convenient and smooth8.8 Very good
Dec 2019
Pros:
Good service. No wait times.Cons:
many people would probably be happy with my experience, but not so much for me. I was upgraded from a sedan to our SUV at no charge. Did not know that’s what I was getting. Just not my personal preference, plus it cost two or three times as much for gasoline. Other than that, great experience10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
Pros:
VeryCons:
Easy, quick and convenient!4.8 Mediocre
Sep 2019
Cons:
Vehicle stunk from cigarettes and the windshield was clouded with residue8.8 Very good
Sep 2019
Cons:
Drop off took a while. Only one guy working, and he was slow. Almost missed our flight.8.4 Very good
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff was good even tho there were IT probs.Cons:
Solving IT probs.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Good
147 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.4
11 locations in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1000 Airport Blvd
+1 844 366 0501
1900 W Liberty Ave
+1 412 341 4245
2260 Babcock Blvd.
+1 412 821 6006
2335 Noblestown Rd
+1 412 922 5855
2590 Library Rd
+1 412 881 7232
3355 William Penn Hwy
+1 412 376 9074
4489 Campbells Run Road
+1 412 494 5400
55 11th St
+1 412 325 7042
737 Butler St
+1 412 781 7007
756 S. Millvale Avenue
+1 412 622 0200
9501 Perry Hwy
+1 412 635 7101
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
The car I reserved was not available at the airport. Instead it was located 10 miles from the airport and the location was closed before I could pick up the car. Left stranded at the Pittsburgh airport and no one at the Enterprise location would help unless I wanted to pay double and take a smaller car.6.0 Okay
Nov 2020
Cons:
A $200.00 deposit was required when I rented the vehicle (I was informed the deposit would be credited when I returned the vehicle.). When I returned the vehicle a day early, clean and without damage I was not given a receipt (paper or email.) Here we are 5 days later and no sign of my deposit. Disappointing.6.4 Okay
Oct 2020
Pros:
The priceCons:
The vehicle that was found and reserved through Kayak was not actually available at the location. Offered an alternate minivan at same price, but it would have cost more in gas for me to use it. Had to find another location that had the appropriate size vehicle and would honor the Kayak price. Original location was not helpful in finding another as they stated that each location was individually owned/operated and they couldn't guarantee anything.7.6 Good
Oct 2020
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Vehicle was very dirty on outside. Windshield very dirty on inside. For the money you pay for a “premium” SUV, it should be clean. I had to take it to a car wash and shine the tires.5.6 Fair
Oct 2020
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There are very few agents, rental counter at Pittsburgh this closed and the signs directing you to the competitor counter to check in are not clear. Then you wait outside for 30mins to be helped to your car. It took 90 mins for me to get from baggage claim to leaving the rental car garage.Dollar
7.0
Good
181 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.9
One location in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1000 Airport Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
We did not get a car from them as the store had no vehicles despite accepting our confirmed booking.Hertz
6.6
Okay
233 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.7
7 locations in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1318 5th Avenue
+1 412 456 2950
4560 Mcknight Road
+1 412 939 3428
5317 Campbells Run Road
+1 412 226 3837
5634 Baum Blvd.
+1 412 441 1902
6581 Steubenville Pike
+1 412 788 4455
8 Rental Car Access Road
+1 412 472 5955
875 Greentree Rd
+1 412 921 1084
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
Budget
6.0
Okay
181 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.2
6 locations in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
4052 Liberty Avenue
+1 412 802 7607
4643 Baum Boulevard
+1 412 578 0173
620 Rodi Road
+1 412 241 1464
6215 Babcock Boulevard
+1 412 369 7713
625 Stanwix Street
+1 412 433 9803
Landside Terminal, # 4000
+1 412 472 5252
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
Avis
6.4
Okay
75 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.3
5 locations in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
115 Rental Car Access Road
+1 412 472 5200
4052 Liberty Avenue
+1 412 802 7072
620 Rodi Road
+1 412 243 0985
6215 Babcock Boulevard
+1 412 366 3192
625 Stanwix Street
+1 412 261 0542
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
I came back a bit worry because there was no body to give the car to and we saw several living it in a line at Avis so we did toCons:
I know it is a bit difficult to have some one at 4:20 am at the airport so you could feel a bit more secure about the deliver of the car10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
Pros:
Personable staff at pickup & drop off. Easy drop off procedure. No hard sell on upgrades/options at pick up.Cons:
More options for available vehicles in the class reserved.Sixt
9.6
Wonderful
10 reviewsCleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
9.4
One location in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1000 Airport Blvd
+1 888 749 8227
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
National
7.5
Good
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
7.1
One location in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1000 Airport Blvd
+1 844 366 0502
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7.6 Good
Aug 2017
Pros:
Was upgraded to a great car, an Audi Q3 SUV. Made the long drive from Pittsburgh to Boston pretty comfortable. Thanks for that.Cons:
There was no ticket agent at the National counter at 6AM. Had to go out to the garage to find someone.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
Checking in at the counter was super easy - drivers license, a question about fueling the car and another about insurance and we were done at the counter! No pressure to ourchas ethe insurance. Easy access to the car out of one of the airport doors. Had a couple of minivans to choose from. Returning the car was even easier, pull in, let them check the mileage and the fuel level, and receipt in hand. They had luggage carts for us to use at no charge. Highly recommend!10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
1.9 Poor
Oct 2021
Thrifty
6.4
Okay
No reviews available
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
1000 Airport Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
5634 Baum Boulevard
+1 412 441 1902
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Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
2 locations in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
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AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Pittsburgh
Locations in Pittsburgh
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One location in Pittsburgh
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
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