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Car rentals in Erie provide perfect ways to explore Erie. If you’re driving alone in the CDB, a compact or mid-range car will be just fine. If you want to travel and explore further away from the town, say, travel to places like Lake Erie, you may want to choose a 4WD vehicle.
Unless posted otherwise, drive below 25mph in nearly all Erie’s streets. For freeways and interstates under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the speed limits keep changing from place to place and at times temporarily lowered due to adverse winter weather conditions. For example, during winter, the speed limit of some portion of Interstates 79 and 80 may be dropped to 45mph.
Parking in Erie is hassle-free, and the charges are more reasonable. Erie Parking Authority manages all on-street maters, which are about 1400 distributed across the city. Costs range from around $0.25/20min to $0.25/h depending on location, further from the CBD being cheaper. The parking meters are programmed to accept either the American quarters or tokens. If they malfunction, you can pay online using a mobile application, MeterEZ.
On average a rental car in Erie costs $76 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Erie found in the last 2 weeks is $54.
The average gas price in Erie is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Erie.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Erie costs $29 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Erie costs $47 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Erie costs $54 per day, on average.
In Erie, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 4411 W. 12th Street (6 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Erie costs $534 per week ($76 per day).
On average a rental car in Erie costs $2,290 per month ($76 per day).
Most car rental providers in Erie offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Erie, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Erie.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Erie so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Yes, you can cancel, extend, or modify your booking using the Erie car rental's phone, website, or mobile app, and often at no fee. There are also numerous locations for car rental outlets in this city, where you can drive through for cancellations, modifications, or extensions. In addition, car rental agencies like Alamo, Enterprise, and Budget have free cancellation policies.
The most renowned toll road in Pennsylvania is PA Turnpike. To access Erie conveniently using this toll, use Route I-90. Toll pay is cashless, and you can only pay with an E-Z pass or by toll plate, which in most instances is organized by your chosen car rental provider.
2 locations in Erie
Locations in Erie
4135 West 12th Street
+1 814 835 2374
4411 West 12th Street
+1 814 833 3414
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4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Sep 2020
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Yes to bothCons:
Car smelled Smokey.4.4 Mediocre
Mar 2020
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The Kia car was extremely hard to get in and out of, hard to move the front seats and was dented when I got it, so it looked shabby. Budget did not discount it because it was dented, although they certainly would have charged me if I dented it!7.6 Good
May 2019
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Cleanliness of car.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Fantastic service, fair price, quality vehicle.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Very convenient way to return the car no hasslesOne location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4411 W 12th St
+1 814 838 7739
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8.0 Very good
Dec 2019
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Staff was efficient, thorough.2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
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I couldnt use a debit card. I never even got a car.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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Amazing customer service. Megan was extremely wonderful and helpful at the Erie airport. She brightened our day :)9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Got a free upgrade and pick-up and drop-off were quick and easy. The car was clean.Cons:
Car was in need of maintenance; particularly oil and it kept beeping with a notification. Other than that, everything was great.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Spot on, customer service was exceptional. Everything but customer satisfaction was guaranteed. Price was also affordable.Cons:
Nothing to complain about10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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The service provided by the employees/agents were excellent. They were courteous & helpful.3 locations in Erie
Locations in Erie
2507 State St
+1 814 459 8239
4411 W 12th St
+1 814 833 1640
5759 Peach St
+1 814 864 6899
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Megan at the airport desk was incredibly helpful. She made the impossible happen for us. Friendly and knowledgeable!Cons:
The interior console was slightly sticky, but the turn around on the vehicle was so fast. Everything else looked great.2.0 Poor
Oct 2020
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They canceled my reservation three days before I was expected to pickup the car stating they don’t take debit cards.6.0 Okay
Oct 2019
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Drop off was super easy.Cons:
Telling the customer all the facts and not throwing me under the bus when I’m 400 miles from home and HAVE to have a car that I don’t get it for the price I received for!!!8.8 Very good
Aug 2019
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I got the type of car I reserved. Car was clean and ready to go. Staff got me taken care of fairly quick.Cons:
The fuel charges were not explained well. I missunderstood the final bill and thought I was overcharged but I think the fuel charges get sorted later after fueling.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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On the very last day I did not get the gentleman's name. But he had blonde hair. But he was very polite and announced me by my last name which I love! It shows he has manners and did not call me by my first name. It was pretty crowded but I got out at a efficient time.Cons:
When I first checked in Miss Kristen had call me by my first name I like to be called by my last name. Otherwise everything else was great and she upgraded me to a full size car without additional cost. I did not expect that great customer service!7.2 Good
Mar 2019
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Pick upCons:
Having a full tankOne location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4411 W. 12th Street
+1 814 838 9691
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Better description on what is needed to rent vehicals6.0 Okay
Aug 2020
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Pickup was fine. Drop-off location is closed. Hertz has the correct location on their website, however KAYAK is listing a CLOSED location.5.6 Fair
Jul 2019
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The staff was very quick and got me in-and-out fast on both the pick up and drop off.Cons:
The car was a crappier model than what I was expecting. There was some sort of mechanical issue that was causing vibration and noise. It smelled like it had been smoked in for all of its 14,000 miles. The steering wheel was sticky. The vehicle braked suddenly and unexpectedly while I was driving.8.0 Very good
Apr 2017
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The godawful car that I got from the Newark Hertz got a flat tire and the Pocono Township Hertz was nearby. They let us swap out the bad car for one that had four working tires.Cons:
It would have been nice if I didn't have to stop here in the first place.8.0 Very good
Mar 2022
2 locations in Erie
Locations in Erie
4135 West 12th Street
+1 814 833 0329
4411 West 12th Street
+1 814 833 9870
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Jun 2021
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Pick-up and drop-off went wellCons:
Rental car had a slight smell of 2nd hand cigarette smoke. I didn't want to be charged for the odor, so I raised a 'big stink'!One location in Erie
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4411 W 12th St
+1 814 833 1640
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4340 West Ridge Road
+1 814 833 9941
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $76/day |
Good deal | $63/day |
Pick-up location | Erie |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 13 |
Airport locations | 9 |
Popular agencies | Avis, Budget, Turo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo |