Harrisburg car rentals from $25/day

Fortunately for those who prefer large cars, Harrisburg’s wide streets are well-suited for all sizes of vehicles. Whether you are driving an SUV or a compact, you should have no problem navigating the streets of Harrisburg. However, drivers should note that in the downtown area the on-street parking spaces can be limited in size, making a smaller vehicle easier to park. Additionally, if you plan on embarking on long drives across the state or are concerned about your carbon footprint, it may be worth choosing a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

Speed limits in Harrisburg start at a low of 25 to 35 mph on residential roads. Next up after that are urban roads, which range from 35 to 50 mph, depending on their size and location. Rural roads, on the other hand, range from 40 to 55 mph, while interstates and highways have speed limits as high as 70 mph.

Parking garages are plentifully available in Harrisburg and drivers should have no issue finding spots in them. Additionally, parallel on-street parking is amply available on many of the city streets, aside from the largest urban roads. In general, drivers will find that streetside parking is predominantly popular in the less dense urban areas and peripheral residential areas in Harrisburg. As for paid parking, rates start as low as $1.50 per hour in many garages.

On average a rental car in Harrisburg costs $68 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 Harrisburg found in the last 2 weeks is $38.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Harrisburg is Hertz (7.1, 52 reviews).

The average gas price in Harrisburg is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Standard (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Harrisburg.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Harrisburg airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.

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A Standard car rental in Harrisburg costs $76 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Harrisburg costs $54 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Harrisburg costs $103 per day, on average.

In Harrisburg, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 2741 Paxton Street (2 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Harrisburg offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Harrisburg, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Harrisburg.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Harrisburg so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Downtown Harrisburg hosts several car rental providers for renters arriving by road. Enterprise Rent A Car is along Paxton Street and S Cameron Street, while Budget is along Jonestown Road. These locations provide renters with diverse options for rentals to satisfy different travel needs.

Yes, the main toll road in Harrisburg is the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It connects the areas of Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburg. Tolls are payable via Toll by Plate or E-ZPass. Using the E-ZPass will get you discounts on the tolls.