Car Rentals in Pennsylvania — Philly, Pittsburgh, Pocono, Lancaster
Pennsylvania car rentals serve Philadelphia PHL + Pittsburgh PIT + Pocono Mountains + Lancaster Amish Country + Hershey (chocolate world). PickRV's PA car catalogue spans Philly historic rentals, Pittsburgh business sedans, and Pocono mountain SUVs.
Rental classes Pennsylvania leans on
The body types this state's market is built around — each opens its PickRV hub.
Primary Pennsylvania car-rental markets
Philadelphia (PHL)
Largest PA market + NYC-region alternative + tourism + business rentals.
Pittsburgh (PIT)
Western PA + Three Rivers + Carnegie Mellon + tech rentals.
Pocono Mountains (ABE Allentown gateway)
Weekend mountain + ski-resort rentals.
Lancaster (LNS)
Amish Country + Hershey + Dutch Country rentals.
State College (UNV)
Penn State campus + Happy Valley rentals.
Pennsylvania state rental rules
PennDOT — Driver + Vehicle Services- 1
Out-of-state US licenses honored without restriction for tourist rentals.
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International tourists from countries with US driving reciprocity may rent with home-country license + IDP.
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Minimum rental age typically 21; renters 21-24 face Young Driver Surcharge ($15-35/day).
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PA minimum liability 15/30/5 — verify your insurance/credit card meets requirements.
Pennsylvania rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00
What the Pennsylvania DMV doesn't tell you
First-hand context the official .gov pages skip.
- Where you pick up
Philadelphia historic district (Independence Hall, Reading Terminal) is walkable; rentals best for trips outside Philly.
- Lakes and rivers
Pittsburgh Three Rivers cruise drive is iconic; PNC Park + Heinz Field + Acrisure Stadium adjacent.
- Mountain driving
Pocono ski-resort weekends (December-March) tighten regional rental availability + winter-tire requirement.
- Valley and hills
Lancaster Amish Country horse-and-buggy traffic on rural roads — drive slow + cautious.
- What it costs
Penn State football weekends + commencement tighten State College rental availability.
Best season in Pennsylvania
April-November. Peak: late September-October (foliage) + Pocono December-March (ski).
Where PickRV is active in Pennsylvania
PA coverage is concentrated in Philadelphia + Pittsburgh. Pocono + Lancaster + State College seasonal cohorts.
Pennsylvania car rental FAQ
Can I drive to Hershey from Philly?
Yes — 90-min drive. Hershey Park + chocolate factory + Antique Auto Museum + AACA Museum all rental-friendly day trips.
Is Pocono winter rental tough?
Yes — ski-resort weekends tighten availability + winter tires/AWD often required. Book 4-6 months ahead for prime ski weeks.