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Where to rent a car in Pittsburgh

Referred to as ‘the Hollywood of the East’, producers love to take advantage of the city’s amazing downtown buildings – perfect for any architecture buff. Be sure to look up. Pittsburgh has been built from the bottom up, redesigned and reimagined to create a booming city fill to the rim with cultural attractions, beautiful hills and interesting historic attractions.

Don’t allow the small population of 300,000 put you off, there’s still an electric vibe in the city and plenty of space to avoid crowds if that’s what you fancy.

Your car rental will open up Pittsburgh to you, allowing no ground undiscovered. Pick up your cheap car rental from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) when you land. Choose from established car rental companies such as: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Payless. All companies have counters on the Baggage Claim level of the Landslide Terminal. You can also find many Budget, Enterprise and Hertz outlets in downtown Pittsburgh.
Don’t miss a drive to Monongahela Incline which has overlooked Pittsburgh since 1870, it’s the perfect spot to admire the city’s skyline.

Driving in Pittsburgh; what you need to know

In parts, Pittsburgh is steep, there’s some serious incline going on in parts of the city which makes driving problematic sometimes. Some streets are that steep that they are in fact stairs, and not a road, so be prepared to encounter these difficulties when driving around the city.

Drivers in Pittsburgh tend to be last minute on their signal turns, rumor has it thrifty drivers employ this type of driving to save their signal lamps.

Pittsburgh has a distinct lack of driveways, so people are accustomed to parking on the streets, making the streets very narrow to drive down.

Located at the corner of 12th Street and Penn Ave. is the Grant Street Transportation Centre which offers convenient and guaranteed parking 24/7 with round the clock security. The city operates on-street Multi-Space Meter Parking which is high-tech and easy to use, it allows you to park closer to your desired destination. You can also pay using your mobile phone, using Go Mobile Pittsburgh so not having change isn’t an issue.

Road trips from Pittsburgh

Penn’s Cave

For the explorers out there, Penn Cave offers breathtaking sights from underground with plenty of tunnels, caves and lime formations to seek out and explore. Glide through the all water limestone cavern on a tour given entirely on a boat. You can gaze at the stunning stalactites and stalagmites, each corner and turn tell a different story as no two formations are identical. After a day exploring the caves, maze, farm and wildlife park you can find accommodation and dining in Penn State University which offers plenty of great options and is a short 30-minute drive in your rental car.

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon

Who said you have to go all the way to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon? Seems silly when Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is on your doorstep, right? Also known as Pine Creek Gorge, it is smaller and less ‘grand’ version of Arizona’s Canyon – but it is super close, only a short 3.25 hour drive away. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon still has plenty to offer, the views are still awe-inspiring and there’s masses of nature around you. If you’re looking for the best viewing spot, go to Leonard Harrison State Park, you will be elevated 1,8883ft so breathtaking views are guaranteed.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Adrenaline junkies have found their perfect match at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. It offers you everything you need: full equipment, lots of pass/ticket variations to suit your needs, amazing slopes and trails and other activities for people who aren’t a fan of skiing or snowboard. This all round experience allows the full family to be catered for in one place. There’s a spa, dinning, bars, shopping and lodging to keep everyone entertained for the full weekend.