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How far in advance should I hire a car in State College?

To get the best deal on car hire in State College, book about 67 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $80, which is about 1% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in State College?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in State College is Avis (rated 9.1/10 with 13 reviews). National (rated 8.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.1
National
National
8.7
Budget
Budget
6.3
Payless
Payless
6.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in State College?

Planning to hire a car in State College? January is the cheapest month, costing about $109 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $139. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$109

February

$117

March

$120

April

$117

May

$132

June

$123

July

$126

August

$123

September

$119

October

$115

November

$128

December

$139

What car do most people hire in State College?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in State College. Full-size (Class Full-size SUV) and Passenger van (Honda Odyssey) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting State College.

Which car hire company has the most locations in State College?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 2 locations in State College, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in State College

Explore the leading car hire agencies in State College known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in State College. Reviews were last updated on 25 August 2025.

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.2

National

1 location
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Budget

6.3
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

Payless

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Easirent

1 location
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Alamo

4.3
Mediocre
5 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.2
Mediocre
2 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.2

Hertz

3.8
Poor
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.4

Value

3.4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in State College, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in State College for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in State College. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $1,681 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in State College?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in State College.

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