State College car rentals

For your car rental in State College, you may find that an SUV is a suitable option. With plenty of legroom and cargo space, SUVs present you with the opportunity to bring along a group of friends for outdoor adventures, such as a hiking trip in Rothrock State Forest, about half-an-hour south of State College, or to Susquehannock State Forest, almost 2h to the north.

State College’s speed limits are consistent with most of the continental US. On urban roads without posted limits, you’ll find that around 35mph is the legal limit, with the limit rising to 55mph on unmarked country roads. Additionally, posted speed limits will often be around 30mph in residential areas. On I-70, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs north of State College, the posted speed limit is around 70mph.

There are several parking garages and parking lots available to drivers throughout State College. For a convenient option in the city center and close to shopping, try the Beaver Ave. Parking Garage on W. Beaver Ave. between S. Fraser St. and S. Burrowes St. On-street parking typically costs about $1.25 per hour, whereas off-street parking, such as in garages, is typically free for the first half-hour, then about $1 per hour after that.

The average gas price in State College is 12.76 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 153 ﷼ and 204 ﷼, depending on the car size.

Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in State College.

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A Standard car rental in State College costs 311 ﷼ per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in State College costs 445 ﷼ per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in State College costs 262 ﷼ per day, on average.