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Cheap Car Hire in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Pennsylvania. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Pennsylvania car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Pennsylvania, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Pennsylvania?

For the best savings on car hire in Pennsylvania, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R976/day – about 1 420% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Pennsylvania?

Looking to hire a car in Pennsylvania? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R694,68/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R712,07/day.

What is the best car rental company in Pennsylvania?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Pennsylvania is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 153 reviews). Payless (rated 5.7/10 with 126 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Pennsylvania?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Pennsylvania is April, when you can expect to pay R935/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Pennsylvania is July (R1 367/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R994

February

R1 272

March

R1 006

April

R935

May

R1 106

June

R1 284

July

R1 367

August

R1 183

September

R1 094

October

R1 071

November

R1 148

December

R1 213

What car do most people hire in Pennsylvania?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Pennsylvania. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Full-size (Toyota Camry) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Pennsylvania.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Pennsylvania?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 56 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Pennsylvania at 39.

Top rental agencies in Pennsylvania

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Pennsylvania known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Pennsylvania. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Pennsylvania, including those serving the greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Ashmead Village area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Budget

6,3
Okay
153 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,4

Payless

5,7
Fair
126 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,9

Hertz

5,4
Fair
317 reviews39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,6

Dollar

4,9
Mediocre
101 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

5,4

Alamo

7,8
Good
84 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,6
Okay
94 reviews56 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Sixt

6,4
Okay
97 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,4

Avis

5,6
Fair
79 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Pennsylvania, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Pennsylvania for a week from National?

    National is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Pennsylvania. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R11 272 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Pennsylvania?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Pennsylvania check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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