Altoona car hire

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Altoona car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Altoona with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Altoona?

You should book your car hire in Altoona around 65 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Altoona?

Hires in the SUV category (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option in Altoona, costing R1 104/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R589/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Altoona?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Altoona is September at an average cost of R1 116/day. February is the most expensive month to hire a car in Altoona when prices are R1 313/day on average, which tends to be 1 698% above the yearly average hire price for Altoona.

Which car hire company in Altoona has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Altoona, more than any other car hire company.

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Most popular car type

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Altoona

  • Travelers who plan on visiting Altoona, PA, can benefit from renting Altoona car rentals in the city to aid with moving from one place to another. The ability to travel flexibly and conveniently allows you to enjoy your stay in the city. Some of the best attractions you can travel to include Finger Lakes, 156 miles to the northeast of Altoona, Wilkes Barre, 150 miles to the east of the city, and the Library of Congress located 138 miles to the southeast of Altoona. The car rental also enables you to travel to Shenandoah National Park if you are traveling with the family. If you love RV and campgrounds, Montour Falls Municipal Marina & Campground, and Havana Glen Park are some places the car will take you to.
  • Travelers accessing the city through the State College University Park Airport can access the car rentals at Fox Hill Road located close to the airport. Travelers can also access the city by booking car rentals at the Hagerstown Regional Airport and Johnstown Cambria County Airport. Some of the car rental companies that provide rental services include Hertz, Payless, Enterprise, Priceless and Easirent.
  • When driving car rentals in Altoona, observing the road rules is critical for your safety and that of other road users. The pedestrians have the right of way in the city at intersections and crosswalks. If not at a crosswalk or an intersection, the pedestrian is expected to yield the right of way to vehicles. In case you are driving behind a school bus, you must stop at least 10 ft away to allow the students to board or alight from the bus. The car rental drivers are also expected to observe the steer clear law in case a driver is pulled over by moving at least one lane from the immediate lane.
  • If you opt for car rentals in Altoona, it is better to plan your trips and travel around the rush hours in the city. The city experiences morning traffic on weekdays between 7:00 am and 9:30 am and weekends between 6:00 am and 8:00 am. The evening traffic which is mostly congested starts between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

FAQs about hiring a car in Altoona

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

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

  • How much does a Large car hire cost in Altoona?

    A Large car hire in Altoona costs R1 730 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Medium car hire cost in Altoona?

    A Medium car hire in Altoona costs R1 987 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Altoona?

    A Special car hire in Altoona costs R1 109 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Altoona, PA?

    The most popular and highly recommended car among the car rentals in Altoona is the standard car. This car has several requests from drivers who desire to rent a car in the city. Travelers who are interested in this car type are interested in the fuel efficiency the car offers and the comfort especially if you are a lone traveler. The car features enough legroom, storage space, and standard security features to ensure you are safe as you use the car rental.

  • What’s the speed limit in Altoona, PA?

    Drivers of car rentals in Altoona should be keen to observe the speed limits that are specific for every location or road type. In case you are driving on rural freeways, you are expected to observe a speed of 70 mph. The urban freeways have speeds of 65 mph while the divided roads have a maximum speed limit of about 55 mph. The residential areas have a speed limit of 35 mph while the undivided roads have a speed of 55 mph.   

  • Where are the best places to park in Altoona, PA?

    There are several parking locations for drivers using Altoona car rentals. Some of the locations that the drivers can conveniently use include Parking lot 19 parking garage on 708 Lexington Ave, Ivy Parking lot, Ballpark Parking garage on Park Ave, Hawthorn Parking lot, Parking lot 6 on 701-11 Howard Ave, UPMC Visitor Parking garage and Parking lot 16 on 1510-14 9th St.

Altoona car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3

Good

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.3

5 locations in Altoona

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10526 Fairgrounds Rd

+1 814 643 5778

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162 Pace St

+1 814 615 2008

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3104 Pleasant Valley Blvd

+1 814 942 7000

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412 Aldrich Ave

+1 814 942 7000

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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518 Broad St

+1 814 696 6002

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10,0 Wonderful

Julie, Mar 2025

Intermediate

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact

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In Altoona PA they at least ALLOWED me to rent a vehicle . In Nevada Harry Reid Airport It was a NO and two other locations in town were NO also . I had to use UBER and found out it was CHEAPER and they took me right home !

1 out of 1

Hertz

1,9

Poor

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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

1.9

Value for money

3.9

One location in Altoona

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3121 Pleasant Valley Blvd

+1 814 944 3591

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2,0 Poor

Ronnie, May 2025

Supplier choice

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the guy was nice but they wouldn’t rent to me because of my insurance policy. which was nowhere outlined as an issue and i spent 30 just there and back for ubers

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Budget

6,4

Okay

One location in Altoona

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310 Airport Drive

+1 814 793 3872

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Payless

5,9

Fair

One location in Altoona

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926 West High Street

+1 814 471 1014

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Priceless

3,0

Poor

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.1

Value for money

3.3

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733 Route 764  

2038762234

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Avis

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310 Airport Drive

+1 814 793 3872

Monday09:00 - 13:00
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5 travellers who hired a car in Altoona gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5,4

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