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Cheap Car Hire in State College

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Cheapflights insights for State College car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in State College?

To get the best deal on car hire in State College, book about 67 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R933, which is about 1 052% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in State College?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in State College is Avis (rated 9.1/10 with 13 reviews). National (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in State College?

The cheapest month to hire a car in State College is January, when you can expect to pay R1 310/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in State College is July (R1 704/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

R1 310

February

R1 363

March

R1 399

April

R1 363

May

R1 543

June

R1 417

July

R1 704

August

R1 489

September

R1 381

October

R1 381

November

R1 471

December

R1 597

What car do most people hire in State College?

The most popular types of cars to hire in State College are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Versa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in State College?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 2 locations in State College, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in State College

Explore the leading car hire agencies in State College known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in State College. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving State College, such as Avis, National and Budget. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Avis

9,1
Wonderful
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,2

National

1 location

Budget

6,3
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,3

Payless

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,0

Alamo

4,7
Mediocre
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

4,8

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

4,5

Easirent

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3,8
Poor
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,7

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

3,8

Value

3,8

Hertz

3,6
Poor
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,5

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

3,2

Value

3,2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in State College, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in State College?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in State College for a month is certainly possible.

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