State College car rentals

For your car rental in State College, you may find that an SUV is a suitable option. With plenty of legroom and cargo space, SUVs present you with the opportunity to bring along a group of friends for outdoor adventures, such as a hiking trip in Rothrock State Forest, about half-an-hour south of State College, or to Susquehannock State Forest, almost 2h to the north.

State College’s speed limits are consistent with most of the continental US. On urban roads without posted limits, you’ll find that around 35mph is the legal limit, with the limit rising to 55mph on unmarked country roads. Additionally, posted speed limits will often be around 30mph in residential areas. On I-70, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs north of State College, the posted speed limit is around 70mph.

There are several parking garages and parking lots available to drivers throughout State College. For a convenient option in the city center and close to shopping, try the Beaver Ave. Parking Garage on W. Beaver Ave. between S. Fraser St. and S. Burrowes St. On-street parking typically costs about $1.25 per hour, whereas off-street parking, such as in garages, is typically free for the first half-hour, then about $1 per hour after that.

On average a rental car in State College costs $69 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 State College found in the last 2 weeks is $42.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($40/day), Alamo ($50/day) and Hertz ($56/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 2493 Fox Hill Road 16803 (4 miles from city center).

The average gas price in State College is $4.01 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $48 and $64, depending on the car size.

Standard (Kia Sorento or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in State College.

Car rental companies onsite at University Park airport include Avis, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Payless, Enterprise and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from University Park airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Payless, Enterprise, and National.

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

A Standard car rental in State College costs $47 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in State College costs $132 per day, on average.

In State College, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 2493 Fox Hill Road (4 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in State College costs $483 per week ($69 per day).

On average a rental car in State College costs $2,069 per month ($69 per day).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in State College.

Some car rental companies in State College which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Hertz and Budget

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 State College so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Some car rental providers offer free cancellation in State College granted that you cancel within 24 to 48 hours of your initial booking date. Some of these car rentals companies are Payless and Enterprise in State College.

Cheap State College car rental providers are not only available near University Park Airport (SCE) but also throughout the town. Within the heart of the town and towards downtown you can access agencies like Enterprise rent and Zipcar. Hertz Car Rental in State College is conveniently situated downtown State College inside the Beaver.