Car Rental at Pittsburgh International Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Airport info
- Top 7 locations near Pittsburgh International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Pittsburgh International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Pittsburgh International Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Pittsburgh International Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Pittsburgh International Airport is the second-busiest airport in Pennsylvania. It serves both the Pittsburgh metro area and the rest of western Pennsylvania.
The Steel City is an often overlooked, but great destination for travelers. The city has reinvented itself since the steel mills closed down and is now a place of high tech, education, healthcare, and finance. Its sports teams are renowned not just in the US, but across the world. And if history is your thing, then there's plenty of it to explore in the city.
Top international routes
- London
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Cancun
Main airlines
Air Canada Express, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Breeze Airways, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines all serve the airport with flights to major cities along the east coast, other parts of the US, Canada, and London.
Terminals
There is only one terminal at Pittsburgh International. That terminal has four different concourses laid out in an x-shape and connected to the main arrivals and departures building by a walkway.
Location
Pittsburgh International Airport is located 20 miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh. The drive takes about 25 minutes down I-376 without traffic. Akron is about 100 miles away across the border in Ohio.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $76 per day
- Medium cars - from $76 per day
- Large cars - from $77 per day
- SUVs - from $80 per day
- Premium cars - from $85 per day
- Convertibles - from $204 per day
Car rental desks
All rental companies at Pittsburgh Airport are located in the Baggage Claim area. After signing the rental agreement, it's just a short walk to the parking garage to get your car. You'll also need to return the car to the same garage.
Services and facilities
Pittsburgh International has plenty of restaurants and shops for travelers. There is a lounge in Concourse C. You'll also find everything else that is typical of an airport of its size.
Nearest gas station
There is a Sunoco gas station located at the airport. Unlike at other airports, its prices are reasonably close to those of other stations in the area. Three exits before the airport, there are multiple gas stations with prices that are around 10 cents lower. For those with Costco or Sam's Club memberships, you can fill up at their gas stations two exits and one exit before the airport, respectively.
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Airport info
Top 7 locations near Pittsburgh International Airport
- Erie International Airportfrom $76.15 per day176.6 km / 109.73 miles away
- University Park Airportfrom $76.15 per day205.7 km / 127.82 miles away
- Harrisburg International Airportfrom $77.10 per day297.1 km / 184.61 miles away
- Lancaster Airportfrom $77.03 per day336.9 km / 209.34 miles away
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airportfrom $74.61 per day390.4 km / 242.58 miles away
- Lehigh Valley International Airportfrom $72.85 per day406.2 km / 252.4 miles away
- Philadelphia International Airportfrom $73.78 per day430.2 km / 267.31 miles away
Map of top car rental locations





When to book at Pittsburgh International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Pittsburgh International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Pittsburgh International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month January | ||
Average price $59 | A good deal $77 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$82
in January
$51
in February
$45
in March
$60
in April
$56
in May
$59
in June
$59
in July
$64
in August
$59
in September
$48
in October
$59
in November
$60
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Pittsburgh International Airport is March — when rental costs average $45.06 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $82.17 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Pittsburgh International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Pittsburgh International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
0.8 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.4 times in March
1.4 times in April
0.7 times in May
Same as average in June
0.9 times in July
0.5 times in August
0.7 times in September
0.1 times in October
1.3 times in November
1.9 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Pittsburgh International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 2 days.
3 days in January
7 days in February
9 days in March
5 days in April
4 days in May
8 days in June
5 days in July
7 days in August
4 days in September
2 days in October
7 days in November
9 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
🤑 Lowest price | $76 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small car |
Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Pittsburgh International Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 8 suppliers at Pittsburgh International Airport in 2025





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