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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Erie
- Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMT) manages the city’s transit buses, the downtown circulator, and the Bayliner Trolley that you can use to get around the city cheaply. Like in any other city, EMT facilities have the limitation of pre-decided routes and schedules that Erie car rentals help you break free from. Besides enjoying a luxury experience with car rentals in Erie, you’ll be able to explore the city as you wish. For instance, renting a car will allow you to visit key sites, such as the Erie Zoo, Presque Isle State Park, Asbury Woods, among other places within and further from the city. You can also rush to urgent meetings and take impromptu detours without the added stress of waiting to catch a certain bus and finding your way around the city on foot.
- Erie International Airport is six miles from the central business district of Erie. For convenience, the car rental center is located on the airport’s premises. There are various Erie car rentals in the rental center, including Avis, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Easirent, National, and Sunnycars. The rental representatives can be found at the counters near the boarding gate, where you’ll be given the rental car’s keys and proceed to pick the car at the baggage claim area. The aforementioned rental companies also provide shuttle buses that’ll pick you up at the terminal and take you to nearby off-airport locations.
- Erie is common with jaywalking and cyclists who aren’t keen on following traffic rules, so be cautious when driving around. To maintain highway safety, the Department of Transport responsible for the city roads may restrict vehicles from using certain roads or temporally lower speed limits due to winter conditions. Always be vigilant for such restrictions. It’s challenging to drive in the winter, as the roads tend to be slippery and with limited visibility. When driving in such conditions, give trailers space, drive slowly, and pay attention to people.
- During a normal workweek, rush hour in Erie begins at around 6:30am and peaks from around 7:30am to 8am. Congestion starts clearing slowly, and the traffic starts moving normally at around 8:30am. It then slows down again at around 5pm, comes to a standstill at around 6pm, starts moving by around 7pm, and clears around 7:30pm. To avoid wasting an hour or so in the traffic, leave earlier or wait until the traffic congestion clears after the peak hours. Avoid Interstate 90, the 1-79, and the freeways altogether during rush hours.
- Book your rental car in Erie at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Erie are around 19% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Erie
What type of car is recommended for driving in Erie?
Car rentals in Erie provide perfect ways to explore Erie. If you’re driving alone in the CDB, a compact or mid-range car will be just fine. If you want to travel and explore further away from the town, say, travel to places like Lake Erie, you may want to choose a 4WD vehicle.
What’s the speed limit in Erie?
Unless posted otherwise, drive below 25mph in nearly all Erie’s streets. For freeways and interstates under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the speed limits keep changing from place to place and at times temporarily lowered due to adverse winter weather conditions. For example, during winter, the speed limit of some portion of Interstates 79 and 80 may be dropped to 45mph.
Where are the best places to park in Erie?
Parking in Erie is hassle-free, and the charges are more reasonable. Erie Parking Authority manages all on-street maters, which are about 1400 distributed across the city. Costs range from around $0.25/20min to $0.25/h depending on location, further from the CBD being cheaper. The parking meters are programmed to accept either the American quarters or tokens. If they malfunction, you can pay online using a mobile application, MeterEZ.
How much is gas price in Erie?
The average gas price in Erie is 13.06 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 157 ﷼ and 209 ﷼, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Erie?
Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Erie.
How can I find car rentals near me in Erie?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Erie?
A Full Size car rental in Erie costs 456 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Erie?
A Standard car rental in Erie costs 351 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Erie?
An Intermediate car rental in Erie costs 290 ﷼ per day, on average.
Erie car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Alamo
8.6
Very good
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4411 W 12th St
+1 814 838 7739
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8.0 Very good
Randy, Dec 2019
Pros:
Staff was efficient, thorough.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.8
3 locations in Erie
Locations in Erie
2507 State St
+1 814 459 8239
4411 W 12th St
+1 814 833 1640
5759 Peach St
+1 814 864 6899
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2.0 Poor
Wesley, Nov 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Maryanne, Feb 2021
Pros:
Megan at the airport desk was incredibly helpful. She made the impossible happen for us. Friendly and knowledgeable!Cons:
The interior console was slightly sticky, but the turn around on the vehicle was so fast. Everything else looked great.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Cons:
They canceled my reservation three days before I was expected to pickup the car stating they don’t take debit cards.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Full-size
5.9 Fair
Anonymous, Aug 2021
Budget
7.4
Good
Read 13 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Erie
Locations in Erie
4135 West 12th Street
+1 814 835 2374
4411 West 12th Street
+1 814 833 3414
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
Yes to bothCons:
Car smelled Smokey.4.4 Mediocre
Trina, Mar 2020
Cons:
The Kia car was extremely hard to get in and out of, hard to move the front seats and was dented when I got it, so it looked shabby. Budget did not discount it because it was dented, although they certainly would have charged me if I dented it!4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Compact
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Minivan
Hertz
6.5
Okay
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
5.7
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.4
Value for money
5.7
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4411 W. 12th Street
+1 814 838 9691
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10.0 Wonderful
Susan, May 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Stephanie, Feb 2021
Cons:
Better description on what is needed to rent vehicals6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Pickup was fine. Drop-off location is closed. Hertz has the correct location on their website, however KAYAK is listing a CLOSED location.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
Having a carCons:
Guy at service desk was VERY rude. Car has dents, scrapes and a cigarette burn in the passenger seat.Avis
5.6
Fair
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
5.6
2 locations in Erie
Locations in Erie
4135 West 12th Street
+1 814 833 0329
4411 West 12th Street
+1 814 833 9870
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6.0 Okay
Lesley, Dec 2023
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Pros:
Pick-up and drop-off went wellCons:
Rental car had a slight smell of 2nd hand cigarette smoke. I didn't want to be charged for the odor, so I raised a 'big stink'!National
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4411 W 12th St
+1 814 833 1640
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4340 West Ridge Road
+1 814 833 9941
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
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When to book a rental car in Erie
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Erie car rental information
| Pick-up location | Erie |
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| Car types | |
| Rental locations | 13 |
| Airport locations | 9 |