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Wilkes-Barre car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Wilkes-Barre

  • If you plan to visit Wilkes-Barre for exploration, consider Wilkes-Barre car rentals. With your private means of transport, you can explore the city at your own pace without anyone having to hurry you. You can park your car at the nearest parking and do some shopping if you want to, which is something you can't do without using public means of transport. Hiring a car in Wilkes is advantageous as you don't have to waste time connecting a bus from one place to another. Instead, use this time to explore some beautiful places around the city as you take some fantastic pictures. Wilkes-Barre has many places you can visit with your hired car. Glacial streams have created the seven tubs recreational area over the past years. It also has beautiful rolling streams running all through. Another area you should consider exploring is F.M Kirby Center for the Performing Arts which is a place that was created as a motion picture palace. Other places that you can visit in the city are Mohegan Sun Arena, Casey plaza, Mohegan Sun Pocono, and Kirby Park.
  • Wilkes Barre has many Wilkes-Barre car rentals  near most of its airports. For example, if you land at Wilkes-Barre Scranton Internationa airport, located at 100 Terminal Dr. Ste 1, Avoca, PA 18641, you can find many car rental shops around. These car hire agencies include National Car Rental, Avis car Rental, Dollar car Rental, Hertz car rental, and Wilkes Barre car rental. Avis car rental is located at 100 Terminal Road, Avoca, PA 18641. 100 Terminal Road, Avoca, PA 18641. National car rental is located near Wilkes-Barre Scranton International airport at 100 Terminal Dr, Ste 10, Avoca, PA 18641. One advantage of hiring a car near this airport is that you don't have to wait for a shuttle vehicle as many car rental shops are situated outside the terminal.
  • The roads within Wilkes-Barreare well tarmacked and wide enough to accommodate any vehicle type despite the size. However, drivers are urged to keep on the right side of the road when driving unless overtaking.
  • Ensure you carry your driving license when you hire a Wilkes-Barre car rentals  to avoid getting yourself in trouble. Another thing to note is being careful while driving to prevent knocking pedestrians who cross the roads carelessly, as this is common in Wilkes Barre. If you want to drive around the area in the car rentals in Wilke-Barre, avoid driving in the morning between 7:30 am and 8 am. People rush to their places of work, and children go to school during these hours. The same case is for the evening hours between 5:30 pm and 7 pm as people rush home from work.
  • Book your car hire in Wilkes-Barre at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in Wilkes-Barre are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Wilkes-Barre

  • How much is the price of fuel in Wilkes-Barre?

    The average price of fuel in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre?

    Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Wilkes-Barre.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Wilkes-Barre Scranton airport (AVP)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Wilkes-Barre Scranton airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Wilkes-Barre?

    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 Wilkes-Barre?

    A Standard car hire in Wilkes-Barre costs £36 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Wilkes-Barre?

    A Special car hire in Wilkes-Barre costs £39 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Wilkes-Barre?

    A Mini car hire in Wilkes-Barre costs £69 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Wilkes-Barre?

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

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Wilkes Barre?

    A convertible is the best car to drive around Wilkes Barre if you want to explore the adventurous place. With this type of car, you can get amazing views from the car's comfort. Being a small car, you will be able to navigate through the narrow roads of the Wilkes Barre compared to if you had a massive vehicle

  • What's the speed limit in Wilkes Barre?

    It's essential to note the speed limits you should be driving with on certain roads of Wilkes Barre. For example, the connecting railroad section should be conducted at every speed limit because of the train passing at this section. During the winter conditions, it's also advisable to maintain a speed limit of 45 kph at PennDOT because of the road's ice and snow.

  • Where are the best places to park in Wilkes Barre?

    There are many places where you can park your car in Wilkes Barre. These places include Kirby park, Ayerman park, Public square park, Wilkes Barre Parks Department, and Wilkes barre parking enforcement. The parking fee of all these parking areas is approximately $7 per day.  

Wilkes-Barre car hire reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.0

4 locations in Wilkes-Barre

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Locations in Wilkes-Barre

100 Terminal Dr Ste 10

+1 570 457 3624

Monday10:00 - 23:59
Tuesday10:00 - 23:59
Wednesday10:00 - 23:59
Thursday10:00 - 23:59
Friday10:00 - 23:59
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150 Motorworld Drive

+1 570 829 0055

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
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Friday07:30 - 17:00
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400 Kidder St

+1 570 829 3411

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

543 Pierce St

+1 570 288 7722

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

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I like everything apart of price

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2019

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Pros:

The whole process was a breeze and the staff were all personable, the truck wasn’t what I planned on but worked out beautifully

Cons:

I have no complaints.

8.0 Very Good

Jim, Oct 2022

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Not bad. However….car only had a little less than 3/4 of a tank of gas when I picked it up. Since I paid for the fuel option to return the car empty, so really I overpaid since the car wasn’t full when I picked it up.

10.0 Wonderful

Dawarlin, Oct 2021

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I liked the cleanliness and the availability of the vehicle. Something that I believe could have been better was the price. More than $1000 for three days was somewhat pricey.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2021

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Cons:

We had an excellent experience, nothing to improve upon. I was concerned that the vehicle we reserved may not have been waiting for us since no deposit was necessary but everything went very smooth from beginning to end.

1 out of 2

Hertz

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

4.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

5.3

One location in Wilkes-Barre

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Locations in Wilkes-Barre

360 Kidder Street

+1 570 820 8182

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

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The agent seemed to be overwhelmed, he was the only one there. He couldn’t find my reservation in the beginning. But I finally managed to get a car. I brought it back in 4 1/2 hours and he was still busy said he would email me my receipt, never got it and I’m still seeing pending charges on my credit card after 3 days he never closed my rental. I finally had to call and hopefully they will straighten this out

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

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I received confirmation that the vehicle was ready the day before my scheduled pick up. I arrived at my location to an office that wasn’t opened yet. I called Hertz customer service who were of no help or emphatic of my situation. While on the phone with customer service the office opened 20 minutes late. They didn’t have internet service, weren’t able to pull up my reservation but they were able to tell me that they did not have my vehicle on the property. I was offered another vehicle but it didn’t meet my needs.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

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Reserved a van, reservation was confirmed. Received call in morning they didn't have any vans. Drove by, there was a van in their lot. Felt like I was in a Seinfeld episode. Went to Enterprise, no issues!

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

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Our flight was delayed by 3 hours and when we arrived at Hertz at 4:00 pm they were closed. We called them numerous times to advise of the delay and they never answered their phones. Very frustrating and disappointing.

1 out of 2

Budget

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.0

One location in Wilkes-Barre

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391 Kidder Street

+1 570 829 3738

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Justin, Jul 2020

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Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything. I had a confirmation and they had no cars!!!! Will NEVER use Budget again!!!!

1 out of 1

Avis

6.4

Okay

One location in Wilkes-Barre

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391 Kidder Street

+1 570 826 7062

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
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Dollar

5.8

Fair

One location in Wilkes-Barre

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360 Kidder Street

+1 570 820 8182

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Thrifty

5.1

Fair

One location in Wilkes-Barre

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360 Kidder Street

+1 570 820 8182

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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100 Terminal Rd, Avoca, , USA Pennsylvania

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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16 travellers who hired a car in Wilkes-Barre gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9

Car hire locations in or near Wilkes-Barre

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Most popular car type

Standard

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Car hire insurance in Wilkes-Barre

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre.

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 Wilkes-Barre car hire.

Wilkes-Barre car hire information

Pick-up locationWilkes-Barre
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Hire locations7
Airport locations0