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Cheap Car Hire in Pittsburgh from $72

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Pittsburgh with a pick-up date of 13/5 and drop-off date of 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
15 May — 22 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Wed 15/5
Noon
Wed 22/5
Noon

Pittsburgh car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Pittsburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$102

Cheapest price per day

$72

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Pittsburgh?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Pittsburgh and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

January

$75

February

$80

March

$87

April

$99

May

$98

June

$104

July

$102

August

$93

September

$84

October

$87

November

$87

December

$87

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Pittsburgh is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Pittsburgh

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Pittsburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

There are currently 40 hire locations operating in Pittsburgh spread across 13 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Pittsburgh is medium car at $72 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Pittsburgh

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Pittsburgh to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

Small cars

$60 - $119

All Car Types

$82 - $194

To hire a small car in Pittsburgh, the United States, you would pay an average price of $68/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Pittsburgh, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$119/day). In fact, December is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Pittsburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Pittsburgh, hiring a small car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pittsburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Pittsburgh, the United States, you would pay an average price of $110/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Pittsburgh, the United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$152/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Pittsburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Pittsburgh, hiring a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pittsburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Pittsburgh, the United States, you would pay an average price of $146/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Pittsburgh, the United States (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$373/day). In fact, October is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Pittsburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Pittsburgh, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pittsburgh large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Pittsburgh, the United States, you would pay an average price of $89/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Pittsburgh, the United States (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$166/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Pittsburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Pittsburgh, hiring a SUV saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Pittsburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Pittsburgh, the United States, you would pay an average price of $111/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Pittsburgh, the United States (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$513/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Pittsburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Pittsburgh, hiring a luxury car saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$79/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$81/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki Swift$107/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Top hire agencies in Pittsburgh

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Pittsburgh known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Pittsburgh. Reviews were last updated on 8 May 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Pittsburgh, such as Payless, Dollar and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Payless

8.4
Very Good
100 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Dollar

7.0
Good
101 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.6
Okay
126 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
78 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
76 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Avis

6.4
Okay
31 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

Budget

5.9
Fair
96 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Sixt

9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.2

Best Pittsburgh car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Pittsburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Pittsburgh with an average daily rate of $91. Data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Pittsburgh area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Toyota Corolla$72/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
MG ZS$77/day
5
M
A/C
MG ZS
Hyundai i30$79/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Pittsburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Pittsburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $102/day when booking a car hire in Pittsburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for $83/day from Dollar, booked on May 5.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Pittsburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Pittsburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($72/day), Avis ($89/day), and Budget ($100/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Pittsburgh?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Sixt (9.4 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Payless (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Pittsburgh.

  • What are petrol prices like in Pittsburgh?

    The average price of petrol in Pittsburgh is $1.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Pittsburgh for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Pittsburgh for about $732 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Pittsburgh for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 34% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Pittsburgh.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Pittsburgh?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Pittsburgh it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Pittsburgh for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Pittsburgh for a month is $3,136. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Pittsburgh for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Pittsburgh. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in June, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Pittsburgh?

    Kia Soul, which is a Compact vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Pittsburgh according to Cheapflights users.

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Car hires by fuel type in Pittsburgh

Browse car hires by fuel type in Pittsburgh. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Pittsburgh. Deals were last updated on 8 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Pittsburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($52+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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