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Cheap car rentals in Downtown (Pittsburgh)
| Economy | $58/day |
| Compact | $58/day |
| Intermediate | $58/day |
| Standard | $66/day |
| Minivan | $102/day |
| Mini | $65/day |
| Pickup truck | $63/day |
| Premium SUV | $88/day |
| Supplier choice | $55/day |
| Compact SUV | $62/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $71/day |
| Standard SUV | $73/day |
Downtown (Pittsburgh) car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
6.6
Okay
36 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Downtown
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
In the morning at pick up, Chris was helpful. He let me know that I could bring my car back a bit later than original time since I rented it for the day. The front door said open 8-530pm but Chris said 5pm and probably a bit beyond that time for closing, since things had changed a bit. I got stuck in unexpected traffic and my ETA was one minute after 5pm. I called at 430 pm and let the guy (no name) I was hoping to be there before five but it could be 501pm. He said they would not be there. I said I really hope you are because he told me that there was no drop box and I was leaving in the morning before they opened. I arrived at 501pm and the door was locked the gate to the rental lot was closed but not locked and no one came to the door. There was now a letter on the front door that was not there in the morning at pick up that said counter hours 8-4pm. So I called Hertz and the customer service agent told me to drop it at the airport. Wow. 1 minute delayed cost me 90 minutes of additional time and drive. Thank you to the hertz guy at the airport. Wonderful.8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was greatCons:
Clean truck2.0 Poor
Sep 2018
Cons:
Was not at the airport location.2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
Pros:
Not much.Cons:
So I booked and prepaid for a rental car from Hertz through Kayak for the Pittsburgh Airport, but after we landed and I got to the Hertz counter, Hertz informed me my reservation was for downtown Pittsburgh! 25 miles away! Because it was prepaid, Hertz couldn't/wouldn't change it, so we called the booking site. They couldn't/wouldn't change it either! Luckily it was only for a day rental and I was out the $39. Nothing ANYONE could do... I still needed a car so I asked at Hertz and the new price from Hertz was now $109 for the day! Really!? You gonna screw me out of $39 and then ask for $109 for a day!? I walked one counter over to Budget... the nice guy worked me a rate for $38 for the day! I rarely use Hertz and I now remember why. Never using them again! Never prepaying again. Never booking through a third party again. I think I'm just going to go directly to the Budget web site from now on...8.0 Very good
Oct 2017
Pros:
car was adequate for our need.Cons:
kayak is either deceitful or incompetent. Ask for a rental car at the airport and they presented a location across town forcing me to call Hertz to straighten out. I will no longer use 3rd party aggregaters to book anything.Budget
5.9
Fair
32 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.2
3 locations in Downtown
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2019
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Angelo is greatCons:
The prices are way to high for someone who rents by the week2.0 Poor
May 2018
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Didn't accept my card.9.2 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
Easy to find locationCons:
Hard to find my car (no one assisted me)4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2017
Cons:
My pickup was scheduled for 6 pm, and when I arrived at 6 the office was closed. The only Budget office still open was the airport and the were sold out of cars. So I had to wait until the next morning to pick up a car, forcing me to cancel appointments for the next morning. When I finally picked up the car the next morning they neglected to fill the windshield wiper fluid. It had recently snowed, and my windshield got so dirty on the turnpike that I couldn't see except for through one spot. It was extremely dangerous driving to the next rest stop where I purchase wiper fluid of my own. I am extremely disappointed.2.0 Poor
Jun 2017
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I typed in Pittsburgh Airport for my pick up/drop off location assuming it would be at the airport. When I went to the counter, I was told it was an offsite location 15 miles away...6.4 Okay
Jun 2017
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Guy while returning the car was in a bad mood. Shouted where to park, and then was just rude in general. Overall wont be dealing with this store again.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.4
3 locations in Downtown
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6.8 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
Car was goodCons:
I paid double than what it said on kayak2.8 Poor
Jan 2019
Pros:
They gave me a quarter tank of gasCons:
I felt manipulated. The representative lied to me about what the minimum amount of insurance I could have was, and tried to charge me for it. I caught him in his first lie then he said he could go a bit lower on the charge. Still wouldn’t allow me to get no extra insurance which I thought was fishy.8.0 Very good
Feb 2017
Cons:
The smell in the car2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
Pros:
I called about 10 AM to advise them I would be about an hour and a half late late picking up the vehicle. Instead of 12 it would be more like 1:30 or 2PM. My paper work said that thy closed at 1 PM however they had decided to close at 12 PM. I asked them if they could stay open until I got there but they would not stay past 1230. Considering that it was a ten day rental I would have thought they would be more accomadating. They weren't and I had no car until Tuesday when I got one from the Enterprize at the airport who provide excellent service and flexibility.Cons:
Their service and restrictive way in which they operate. not customer oriented.2.0 Poor
Dec 2016
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They promised me by email that the total amount was $379, but they charged me $479. I Called them and they agreed to fix it, and it has been one week, and still no refund. Bad customer experience.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
Avis
6.4
Okay
12 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.3
2 locations in Downtown
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6.4 Okay
Jun 2017
Pros:
Pickup was easy and smooth.Cons:
Drop off: When I arrived at my dropoff location the lady told me I would be charged $200 for bring it to the wrong location. Turned out the Avis in Pittsburgh gave me the wrong car that was reserved for someone else, and because of this I had to pay for their mistake. I called customer service right after and fixed the fiasco, but I will not be getting my refund for up to 14 days. The lady at the drop off in Rome,NY was also not helpful.10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
Car rental locations in or near Downtown (Pittsburgh)
Good to know
When to book a rental car in Downtown, Pittsburgh
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Pittsburgh
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for $71 or less.
- Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Economy rental cars in Downtown are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around $43/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $73/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Pittsburgh, look for deals in Shadyside, where daily prices are around $56/day, or Banksville (average of $67/day).
FAQs about renting a car in Downtown (Pittsburgh)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $76 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Pittsburgh neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, THRIFTY in Shadyside is the cheapest car rental location in Pittsburgh. It is located at 5634 Baum Boulevard.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($46/day) in Downtown was found at HERTZ, 1318 5th Avenue.
What is the best rental car company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Downtown is HERTZ (5.7, 8 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
What is the most popular rental car type in Downtown?
Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Downtown.
How much does a Economy car rental cost in Downtown?
A Economy car rental in Downtown costs $66 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $535 per week ($76 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a rental car in Downtown costs $2,295 per month ($76 per day).