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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring 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 car hire in Erie at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in Erie are around 12% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire 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 the price of fuel in Erie?

    The average price of fuel in Erie is £2.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £34 and £46, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Erie?

    Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Erie.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Erie?

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

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Erie?

    A Standard car hire in Erie costs £41 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Erie?

    An Economy car hire in Erie costs £39 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Erie?

    A Full Size car hire in Erie costs £46 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Erie?

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

Erie car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.6

One location in Erie

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Locations in Erie

4411 W 12th St

+1 814 838 7739

Monday10:30 - 21:30
Tuesday10:30 - 21:30
Wednesday10:30 - 21:30
Thursday10:30 - 21:30
Friday10:30 - 21:30
Saturday20:00 - 21:3013:30 - 16:30
Sunday20:00 - 21:3013:30 - 16:30

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8.0 Very Good

Randy, Dec 2019

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Pros:

Staff was efficient, thorough.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.2

3 locations in Erie

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2507 State St

+1 814 459 8239

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4411 W 12th St

+1 814 833 1640

Monday10:30 - 21:30
Tuesday10:30 - 21:30
Wednesday10:30 - 21:30
Thursday10:30 - 21:30
Friday10:30 - 21:30
Saturday13:30 - 16:3020:00 - 21:30
Sunday13:30 - 16:3020:00 - 21:30

5759 Peach St

+1 814 864 6899

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Maryanne, Feb 2021

KAYAK

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

KAYAK

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

KAYAK
Enterprise on state street in Erie, PA . Don’t seem to honor their reservations on many different occasions I reserved a car and when I came to pick it up there was no car waiting for me then there are cars being rented dirty and looks like it’s someone’s personal car and heavy cigar scent. That’s what I had to take. That’s what happens most of the times .

5.9 Fair

Anonymous, Aug 2021

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There was only 1 person working right before close and the line was 5 people deep and it took forever after a long cross country trip to get the car....

1 out of 2

Budget

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.9

2 locations in Erie

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4135 West 12th Street

+1 814 835 2374

Monday08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday08:30 - 16:30
Thursday08:30 - 16:30
Friday08:30 - 16:30
Saturday08:30 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

4411 West 12th Street

+1 814 833 3414

Monday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00
Tuesday21:00 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Wednesday21:00 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Thursday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00
Friday13:00 - 18:0023:00 - 23:45
Saturday13:00 - 18:0021:00 - 22:00
Sunday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

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Given a car with horrible perfume embedded in it and a leaky tire that had a nail in it. Had to delay trip after calling 800 number because they would only send roadside assistance after 7:30pm. Three thumbs down.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2022

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I landed at Erie international in my private plane. I got a ride to the terminal. The Budget desk in the terminal was dark. I asked the adjacent rental desk attendant about where the Budget attendant might be and was told probably washing cars. I turned away and purple by chance saw a young woman hunched down behind the counter in the dark texting or playing a game on her phone. I got her attention. She was reluctant and sullen as I disturbed her. She said I didn’t have a reservation and she had no cars. I said I have my reservation number, she said my reservation was for the off site Budget rental dealer about 1/2 mile away. I had to walk there. As I arrived this same woman arrived at the Budget operation I had just walked to, driving a car. Not good customer service. She could have offered me a ride. She could have been more accommodating. The operation seems to be operating in survival mode. Will rent elsewhere on my next trip to Erie PA. Car was fine.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes to both

Cons:

Car smelled Smokey.

4.4 Mediocre

Trina, Mar 2020

KAYAK

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

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The car that Budget gave us had a huge number of miles on it, more than I am used to seeing in a rental car, and it showed. The brakes were not sensitive and the general functionality of the car - the seat adjustment, the climate control - was not working very well. The car was just used too much and might not have been maintained well. The pick-up was easy, although the rental agent had posted a "be right back" sign in the window. We only had to wait about five minutes but it was odd. The return in Brooklyn was more difficult. The rental desk was hard to find and hard to approach in the car.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2023

People carrier

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The vehicle was not clean on the outside the check-in was really quick haven't heard back from them just dropped off the key

1 out of 5

Hertz

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.4

Value for money

5.7

One location in Erie

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Locations in Erie

4411 W. 12th Street

+1 814 838 9691

Monday10:00 - 18:0022:00 - 22:30
Tuesday22:00 - 22:3010:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:0022:00 - 22:30
Thursday10:00 - 18:0022:00 - 22:30
Friday10:00 - 18:0022:00 - 22:30
Saturday22:00 - 22:3013:00 - 18:00
Sunday22:00 - 22:3013:00 - 18:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Susan, May 2024

Compact

KAYAK
It reeked with the smell of marijuana when I picked it up. That lasted all day with the windows open. Even for a few days.

2.0 Poor

Stephanie, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Better description on what is needed to rent vehicals

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

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

KAYAK
I wasn’t prepared to drop the car off and then walk all the way back to the terminal in order to drop the key in a vacant cubical box.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Having a car

Cons:

Guy at service desk was VERY rude. Car has dents, scrapes and a cigarette burn in the passenger seat.

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

5.6

2 locations in Erie

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4135 West 12th Street

+1 814 833 0329

Monday08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday08:30 - 16:30
Thursday08:30 - 16:30
Friday08:30 - 16:30
Saturday08:30 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

4411 West 12th Street

+1 814 833 9870

Monday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00
Tuesday21:00 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Wednesday21:00 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Thursday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00
Friday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00
Saturday21:00 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Sunday23:00 - 23:4513:00 - 18:00

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6.0 Okay

Lesley, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The car was somewhat dirty with some trash. Had dirt on some of the seats.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The service at Erie was excellent. The car smelled of smoke!

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick-up and drop-off went well

Cons:

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'!

1 out of 1

National

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Erie

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4411 W 12th St

+1 814 833 1640

Monday21:00 - 22:0010:30 - 21:30
Tuesday10:30 - 21:3020:00 - 21:30
Wednesday20:00 - 21:3010:30 - 21:30
Thursday10:30 - 21:3021:00 - 22:00
Friday21:00 - 22:0010:30 - 21:30
Saturday20:00 - 21:3013:30 - 16:30
Sunday13:30 - 16:3021:00 - 22:00

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Erie

Locations in Erie

Erie International Airport

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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

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Erie

Locations in Erie

4411 West 12th Str

Opening times not available

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45 travellers who hired a car in Erie gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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Most popular car type

Standard

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Car hire insurance in Erie

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Erie car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Erie.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Erie car hire.

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