State College car rentals
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State College, PA, United States
26 Apr — 3 May
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State College, PA, United States
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State College car rental information
| Pick-up location | State College |
|---|---|
| Rental locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 9 |
State College car hire reviews and directory
Alamo![agency]()
Best rated
8.6 Excellent (44 reviews)
1 location in State College
Alamo
Locations in State College
2493 Fox Hill Rd+1 814 237 1771
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
8.0 Excellent5 Oct 2020
Pros: Car was ready for pick up in State College and drop off was easy in KentuckyCons: The mileage must have been logged incorrectly at the pick up location because at drop off, it said we had driven over 5,000 miles! Good think we got unlimited miles with the rental!
2.0 Mediocre28 Sep 2020
Pros: NothingCons: I went all the way to the airport so they tell me ‘we are out of cars come back tomorrow, and when i asked what will guarantee that i will find one tomorrow he replies “because am telling you” such an unprofessional treatment.
2.0 Mediocre15 Sep 2020
Cons: Called me 30 minutes before I needed the car and said they did not have one available.
7.6 Good3 Aug 2020
Pros: The agent at pickup was very helpful and friendly, even though I had to wait quite a while as he was the only one there. He was very nice.
8.0 Excellent24 Apr 2020
Pros: This reservation was cancelled due to the Pandemic.
6.0 Good30 Jun 2019
Pros: the priceCons: the service
9.2 Excellent3 Apr 2018
Pros: Excellent car and easy rentalCons: They didn’t understand the insurances that I bought with Kayak
10.0 Excellent21 Dec 2017
Pros: Good vehicle and service from pickup to dropoff
9.6 Excellent11 Oct 2017
State College University Airport AlamoPros: The lady who waitd on us was very friendly and efficient.Cons: No complaints from us in regards to our dealing with them.
10.0 Excellent21 Aug 2017
Customer servicePros: I appreciated the fact that when they didn't have the car I reserved and offered a larger- less efficient -car, they gave me a free 1/2 tank of gas.
Enterprise![agency]()
8.1 Excellent (36 reviews)
2 locations in State College
Enterprise
Locations in State College
215 Blue Course Dr Unit B+1 814 238 4450
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2493 Fox Hill Rd+1 814 237 1771
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
6.0 Good15 Mar 2021
Cons: Better signage to the drop off spot and more parking over there
2.0 Mediocre8 Jul 2020
Pros: NothingCons: We made a reservation weeks in advance. 3 days prior to our trip I called the location to be sure all was well. The recorded message said hours were till 11PM. When we arrived at about 5:10PM, the desk was empty. Location closed. Called the customer service (JOKE) number. Out of luck. No customer service at Enterprise! Lesson learned.
2.0 Mediocre4 May 2020
Pros: Nothing. They wouldn't rent to me and I still had to pay for the insurance.Cons: You could have not charged me for insurance on a car I didn't drive.
10.0 Excellent8 Dec 2019
Pros: Friendly staff at pick up and drop off. No hassles at either end of the rental transactions.
9.2 Excellent30 Sep 2019
Pros: Friendly and informative service.Cons: I think customers should charged by the hour, I was late by 1 hour for my 24 hour rental and was told I would be charged an entire extra day for it, I get it, but still.
7.2 Good26 Aug 2019
Pros: Staff was excellent but severely understaffed for University move in weekend.
4.4 Okay25 Aug 2019
Pros: Nothing!Cons: Our flight was delayed and when we got to Enterprise they had given our car away along with about 10 others who had contracts. They told me to they'd honor any additional costs. THEY DIDN'T! I will never use Enterprise again!
9.2 Excellent28 Apr 2019
Pros: Staff
10.0 Excellent7 Feb 2019
Pros: quick and great service, clean vehicle
8.0 Excellent8 Jan 2019
Cons: They didn’t acknowledged the insurance y bought online and told me if something happened to the car I had to pay anyway... unless I bought another insurance directly with them.
Payless![Payless]()
8.9 Excellent (17 reviews)
1 location in State College
Payless
Locations in State College
2493 Fox Hill Road+1 814 237 9750
| Monday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
10.0 Excellent8 Dec 2020
Pros: very much appreciated the young lady who helped me get acquainted with the vehicle.Cons: the drop off lot was at the other end of the terminal, which made walking with bags and a mask on, a little tiring. maybe the drop off lot could be closer to the rental office?
10.0 Excellent8 Aug 2019
Pros: Friendly, quick, easy to locate vehicle, nice SUV, overall a great experience.
9.2 Excellent26 Nov 2018
Pros: Easy, courteous checkout, good value, made it easy to extend rental by a few days.Cons: Something sticky had spilled in the cup holder and was not cleaned up.
7.6 Good16 May 2018
Pros: Pickup/dropo convenient.Cons: Full sized car barely fit two suitcases.
10.0 Excellent8 May 2017
Pros: Price
2.0 Mediocre2 Nov 2016
Very poor service No customer skillsPros: nothing to likeCons: Made reservation online went to pick it up employee said we don't have any cars to rent. He didn't even try to look for one. Was on his phone all time playing games. Horrible experience I had
9.2 Excellent12 Sep 2016
Pros: Car was in good condition, neat and clean.Cons: Car had a distinct smell of cigarette smoke
7.6 Good9 Aug 2016
Pros: Car was great on gas and was comfotableCons: Was not clean
Avis![agency]()
7.5 Good (18 reviews)
1 location in State College
Avis
Locations in State College
2493 Fox Hill Road+1 814 237 9750
| Monday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
4.8 Okay31 Jul 2019
Pros: Staff was friendlyCons: Tires were not inflated, staff dis not check state of the rental with me before leaving lot, and vehicle was not similar to that which i chose (i chose a kia soul or similar and received a nissan frontier pickup truck)
7.6 Good8 Apr 2019
Cons: When you get the gas option where they fill up the car, you are required to pay for a full take, even though you only use half or less. A rip off.
8.0 Excellent22 Aug 2018
Pros: Nice car, very comfortableCons: It wasn't super clean lots of spots on the seats front in back
2.0 Mediocre18 May 2017
Why have cars available online when you don't have cars?Cons: They didn't have a car and didn't try to get me one.
9.2 Excellent23 Mar 2017
Pros: Everything couldn't have worked out betterCons: Only issue was a bit of dog hair left on seat next to me which I am a little allergic to which acted up mid way through the drive.
2.0 Mediocre15 Jan 2017
Cons: There was something wrong with car. I think the transmission was going bad; every time I stopped in traffic and then accelerated again, the car would lurch forward. I was just happy it didn't break down completely.
Budget![Budget]()
7.2 Good (11 reviews)
1 location in State College
Budget
Locations in State College
2493 Fox Hill Road+1 814 237 9750
| Monday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
6.0 Good27 Oct 2020
Cons: Informed by agent at University Park Airport as to 29 minute grace period
10.0 Excellent29 Aug 2020
Cons: Easy. 5 stars.
4.8 Okay29 Oct 2019
Cons: The car was very durty....everything else was ok..
7.2 Good31 Aug 2019
Pros: Price.Cons: First car we got into smelt so much like cigarettes we had to go back to agent and get another car that was far away.
5.2 Okay15 Jul 2018
Pros: Very quick pickup and drop-off.Cons: Car was very dirty upon pickup.
6.0 Good8 Mar 2017
Pros: QuickCons: Did not have small er cars
Hertz![agency]()
6.6 Good (28 reviews)
2 locations in State College
Hertz
Locations in State College
200 W. Beaver Avenue+1 814 424 3423
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
2493 Fox Hill Road+1 814 237 1728
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
4.8 Okay26 Sep 2020
Cons: Better price and car could be cleaner.
2.0 Mediocre8 Jul 2020
Pros: Nothing...never was so disappointed in my whole lifeCons: Booth was closed , sign said somebody would be there to see me , after 45 minutes I left
10.0 Excellent17 Feb 2020
Pros: Staff what is friendly and efficient. Pick up and drop off was easy.Cons: I rented an SUV and dropped it off with a full tank two days later. It was a simple transaction and went according to plan.
10.0 Excellent22 Mar 2019
Pros: Staff was prompt and helpful.
9.6 Excellent29 Dec 2017
Pros: Service was prompt, courteous
10.0 Excellent15 Jul 2017
Pros: Helpful and friendly staff.
2.0 Mediocre12 Jun 2017
Hertz is the worst?Cons: I showed up for my reservation and they didnt have a car for me.... worse, they couldn't issue a refund at the desk. Instead, I had to call Hertz corporate, which was a nightmare.
4.8 Okay26 May 2017
Pros: Car was nice, ran well and got good mileageCons: Car was dirty, salesperson unfriendly and unhelpful, additional charges we weren't warned about were added.
4.0 Okay21 May 2017
Cons: The car was not ready when we showed up, and the car was a smaller size than what we reserved. It was a one-way rental, and I was told at my destination that they had never seen a contract like the one I had been issued. It took 24 hours to resolve it.
4.8 Okay16 May 2017
Rental fee raised 4 timesPros: Car types were sufficientCons: The rental fee showed on kayak was 80+ for two days, but I was charged for 320+ when I rent the car at Hertz in the state college airport. I was surprised but the Hertz staffs kept telling me that the fee was for tax blablabla... And I was too tired to bargain.
National![National]()
6 Good (4 reviews)
1 location in State College
National
Locations in State College
2493 Fox Hill Rd+1 814 237 1771
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
7.6 Good15 Feb 2016
Generally a good experiencePros: Fairly priced, new cars.Cons: They apparently were having staffing issues and they had to give me the car without it being vacuumed. That said I relate since I own a business as well and they offered a very fair accommodation.
10.0 Excellent31 Jan 2016
Pros: Pretty fastCons: I am still waiting for my final receipt....
Easirent![Easirent]()
1 location in State College
Easirent
Locations in State College
Penn State University Park Airport
| Monday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
| Thursday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
| Friday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
| Saturday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
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Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
1 location in State College
Sunnycars
Locations in State College
2493 Fox Hill Road
Recent reviews
158 travellers who rented a car in State College gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.9
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Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in State College is Enterprise (8.1, 53 reviews).
The average price of fuel in State College is $4.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $54 and $72, depending on the car size.
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