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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
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 ₱220.51 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₱2,646 and ₱3,528, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Erie?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 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 an Intermediate car rental cost in Erie?
An Intermediate car rental in Erie costs ₱2,119 per day, on average.
Erie car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7.6
Good
46 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.2
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
Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Sep 2020
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Yes to bothCons:
Car smelled Smokey.4.4 Mediocre
Mar 2020
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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!7.6 Good
May 2019
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Cleanliness of car.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Fantastic service, fair price, quality vehicle.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Very convenient way to return the car no hasslesAlamo
8.6
Very good
13 reviewsCleanliness
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
Dec 2019
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Staff was efficient, thorough.2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
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I couldnt use a debit card. I never even got a car.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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Amazing customer service. Megan was extremely wonderful and helpful at the Erie airport. She brightened our day :)9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Got a free upgrade and pick-up and drop-off were quick and easy. The car was clean.Cons:
Car was in need of maintenance; particularly oil and it kept beeping with a notification. Other than that, everything was great.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Spot on, customer service was exceptional. Everything but customer satisfaction was guaranteed. Price was also affordable.Cons:
Nothing to complain about10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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The service provided by the employees/agents were excellent. They were courteous & helpful.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Very good
21 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.1
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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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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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
Oct 2020
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They canceled my reservation three days before I was expected to pickup the car stating they don’t take debit cards.6.0 Okay
Oct 2019
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Drop off was super easy.Cons:
Telling the customer all the facts and not throwing me under the bus when I’m 400 miles from home and HAVE to have a car that I don’t get it for the price I received for!!!8.8 Very good
Aug 2019
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I got the type of car I reserved. Car was clean and ready to go. Staff got me taken care of fairly quick.Cons:
The fuel charges were not explained well. I missunderstood the final bill and thought I was overcharged but I think the fuel charges get sorted later after fueling.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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On the very last day I did not get the gentleman's name. But he had blonde hair. But he was very polite and announced me by my last name which I love! It shows he has manners and did not call me by my first name. It was pretty crowded but I got out at a efficient time.Cons:
When I first checked in Miss Kristen had call me by my first name I like to be called by my last name. Otherwise everything else was great and she upgraded me to a full size car without additional cost. I did not expect that great customer service!7.2 Good
Mar 2019
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Having a full tankHertz
6.0
Okay
11 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
5.5
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4411 W. 12th Street
+1 814 838 9691
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Better description on what is needed to rent vehicals6.0 Okay
Aug 2020
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Pickup was fine. Drop-off location is closed. Hertz has the correct location on their website, however KAYAK is listing a CLOSED location.5.6 Fair
Jul 2019
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The staff was very quick and got me in-and-out fast on both the pick up and drop off.Cons:
The car was a crappier model than what I was expecting. There was some sort of mechanical issue that was causing vibration and noise. It smelled like it had been smoked in for all of its 14,000 miles. The steering wheel was sticky. The vehicle braked suddenly and unexpectedly while I was driving.8.0 Very good
Apr 2017
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The godawful car that I got from the Newark Hertz got a flat tire and the Pocono Township Hertz was nearby. They let us swap out the bad car for one that had four working tires.Cons:
It would have been nice if I didn't have to stop here in the first place.8.0 Very good
Mar 2022
6.0 Okay
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
8 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
Dec 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Jun 2021
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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
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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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No reviews available
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
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Rent-A-Wreck
No score available yet
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
4340 West Ridge Road
+1 814 833 9941
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No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Erie
Locations in Erie
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