Pittsfield car rentals from $33/day

On average a rental car in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield found in the last 2 weeks is $66.

Car rental companies onsite at Albany Intl airport include Thrifty and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Albany Intl airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Small car rental in Pittsfield costs $49 per day, on average.

A Medium car rental in Pittsfield costs $64 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Pittsfield costs $157 per day, on average.

In Pittsfield, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 811 Dalton Avenue (2 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 4 car rental agencies in Pittsfield.

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

For those driving car rentals in Pittsfield, an SUV makes the ideal choice. In winter weather, an SUV will give you the power and grip you need to drive through snow and inclement weather. Furthermore, an SUV is convenient for ferrying around outdoor recreational equipment. In the warmer months, an SUV will be good to drive over weather-roughened roads in this small city.

Those driving car rentals in Pittsfield need to pay close attention to posted speed limits, as the speed limit can change, even along one road. For instance, the speed limit on Springside Avenue, which runs east-west through the city, changes from 35 mph to 25 mph. Some city streets have a speed limit of 30 mph, others have a speed limit of 25 mph. On major roads in and around Pittsfield, such as US-7, the speed limit is 55 mph.

In residential areas, parking on the streets is almost always free. In downtown Pittsfield, parking meters are in effect Monday through Friday at a rate of $1 an hour between 8 am and 4 pm. The McKay, 1st Street, and Summer parking lots downtown charge $0.50 an hour. All metered spots in Pittsfield are free for the first 30 minutes and in the evenings and on weekends. In downtown Pittsfield, you'll also find a number of parking garages. Most retail businesses not located in the central downtown area tend to have their own parking lots which are free for patrons.