Car Hire Budget
in Pennsylvania

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Pennsylvania, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Pennsylvania.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Pennsylvania are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Pennsylvania charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

To pick up a Budget hire car in Pennsylvania, you must bring all of the following physical documents to the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A physical major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government photo ID (required for international visitors)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad

Digital copies of any document are not accepted at the Budget counter in Pennsylvania. All documents must be physical originals.

If your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic), an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence. For licences in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and cannot be used without your original licence.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not always mandatory for Budget hires in Pennsylvania, but it depends on your licence.

If your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an IDP is required at the Budget counter in Pennsylvania. Without it, the counter agent may refuse to hand over the vehicle.

If your licence is in a Latin-based script but not in English, an IDP is strongly recommended, though not always strictly required. Budget Pennsylvania counter agents may have difficulty verifying a licence they cannot read, which could delay or block your pickup.

• The IDP is a translation booklet only. It must be carried together with your original licence at all times.
• Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling. US-based issuers such as AAA do not issue IDPs to non-US licence holders.
• Your licence must be full, valid, and appropriate for the vehicle class you are hiring.

When in doubt, obtaining an IDP before your trip to Pennsylvania is the safest approach for any Budget hire.

Pennsylvania relies heavily on cashless tolling, and this directly affects how you manage tolls in a Budget hire vehicle across the state.

The main toll road is the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which uses E-ZPass for electronic billing and Toll By Plate for vehicles without a transponder. There are no cash booths on most sections. Other tolled roads include bridges, tunnels, and express lanes around Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Your Budget hire vehicle in Pennsylvania comes equipped with an electronic toll device. At pickup, you have two options:

• Purchase an unlimited toll package, typically priced between US$11 and US$25 per hire day, which covers all tolls during your hire period
• Decline the package and pay per use. In this case, Budget will bill actual tolls plus administrative or processing fees to your credit card, sometimes days or weeks after you return the vehicle

If you drive through a Pennsylvania Turnpike gantry without enrolling in a toll programme, the toll is captured via your licence plate and billed to Budget, who then charges you at Toll By Plate rates, which are roughly double the E-ZPass rate, plus admin fees.

Pennsylvania has no congestion charges or urban emissions zones. Tolls apply only to specific roads and bridges, not to general city driving.

Yes, all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Budget hires in Pennsylvania, include Tolls Cashback of up to 5% of your total booking value.

Pennsylvania has an extensive toll network, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, cashless bridges, and express lanes near Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Any tolls you pay during your Budget hire in Pennsylvania are eligible for this cashback benefit.

To claim your refund:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning your Budget vehicle in Pennsylvania
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the hire agreement signed at the Budget counter, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

The refund is calculated as the lesser of the actual tolls paid or 5% of your Hola Car Rentals booking total. For example, if your booking total is US$500, the maximum cashback is US$25. If you paid US$18 in Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls, you receive US$18 back. If you paid US$40, you receive US$25.

Refunds are issued to the original payment method and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

When you pick up a Budget hire car in Pennsylvania, the counter will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card. This is not a charge, but it reduces your available credit until the hire is closed and your bank releases the hold.

For Budget hires in Pennsylvania, the typical hold for a standard vehicle is approximately US$300 to US$400. However, the exact amount can vary based on:

• The vehicle class you are hiring (premium or speciality vehicles may require a higher hold)
• The specific Budget location, whether airport or off-airport
• The length of your hire and the season

The hold must be placed on a physical major credit card in the main driver’s name, with the driver’s name printed on the card. Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the deposit at Budget locations in Pennsylvania.

After you return the vehicle, Budget releases the hold. Your bank or card issuer controls how quickly it reappears as available credit, which can take up to 15 business days. Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, hiring a Budget vehicle at a Pennsylvania airport typically adds several fees and surcharges on top of the base rate. These are standard across airport locations in Pennsylvania and are not unique to Budget.

Common fees you may see at Pennsylvania airport Budget locations include:

• Airport concession recovery fee, typically 10% to 12% of the base rate at major airports such as Philadelphia (PHL) and Pittsburgh (PIT)
• Customer facility charge (CFC), up to US$3 to US$5 per day, used to fund hire vehicle infrastructure
• Pennsylvania state hire tax of 6%
• Local tourism or city surcharges, which vary by municipality

Combined, these airport-specific fees can add 20% to 30% to the base rate shown during your search. Budget locations off-airport in Pennsylvania, such as downtown Philadelphia or Pittsburgh city sites, generally avoid the concession fee, which can save US$10 to US$30 per day depending on the base rate.

Your booking confirmation will show which taxes and fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the Budget counter in Pennsylvania. Review the confirmation carefully before pickup so there are no surprises.

Yes, Budget charges a young driver surcharge in Pennsylvania for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24. Drivers under 21 are generally not eligible to hire.

For Budget hires in Pennsylvania, the underage fee is US$13 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum cap of US$65 plus taxes for the hire period. This fee is paid at the Budget counter in Pennsylvania at pickup and is not included in your prepaid rate.

Additional restrictions apply to young drivers at Budget locations in Pennsylvania:

• Most premium, full-size, luxury, SUV, minivan, and convertible vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and older
• Young drivers are generally limited to economy, compact, and intermediate vehicle categories
• Additional drivers aged 21 to 24 may also be subject to the surcharge or may not be accepted at Budget locations in Pennsylvania

One exception applies to travellers from Latin America and the Caribbean aged 21 to 24: certain Hola Car Rentals rates with Budget waive the underage fee when the waiver is explicitly shown on the booking confirmation and the main driver presents proof of Latin American or Caribbean nationality at the Pennsylvania counter.

Yes, Budget operates locations at both Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) in Pennsylvania, so a one-way hire between these two cities is possible.

However, a drop-off fee will likely apply when you return the Budget vehicle at a different location than where you picked it up in Pennsylvania. This fee is route-specific and varies based on:

• The distance between the pickup and return locations
• The vehicle class you select
• The dates and season of your hire

The drop-off fee for your Budget one-way hire in Pennsylvania will be shown during the booking process under the section labelled as amounts due at the destination. It is not included in your prepaid rate and cannot be prepaid. Review your booking confirmation to confirm the exact fee before pickup.

If you change your return location after booking, the hire will be repriced and the drop-off fee may increase or change. Mid-hire route changes must be approved directly by the Budget location in Pennsylvania.

One-way hires between Budget locations within the same city, such as Philadelphia airport and a downtown Philadelphia site, may not carry a drop-off fee, but always verify during the booking process.

Most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Budget hires in Pennsylvania, include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection. This benefit is particularly useful if you experience a medical emergency or other travel disruption while driving through Pennsylvania.

Coverage typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

If you need assistance during your Budget hire in Pennsylvania, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• Phone: +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free)
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

When you call, have your full name, your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number (for example, HOLA1000000), your current location in Pennsylvania, and a brief description of the situation ready.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the Budget hire vehicle itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or third-party liability (covered by LIS/ALI/SLI). Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your reservation.

Budget hires in Pennsylvania follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pickup at any Budget location in Pennsylvania:

• Check the fuel gauge with the agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Ask the agent for the nearest petrol station to the return location

When returning your Budget vehicle in Pennsylvania, refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 km of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive. Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address.

If you return the Budget vehicle in Pennsylvania with less than a full tank, you may be charged:

• A fuel shortfall at Budget's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the retail pump price
• A refuelling service or administrative fee

For after-hours returns at Pennsylvania Budget locations that offer a key drop box, leave your fuel receipt in the return envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone as evidence.

Budget hires in Pennsylvania typically include basic state-minimum third-party liability cover as required by Pennsylvania law, but this may not be sufficient for full protection. The cover included in your rate depends on the specific plan you selected.

Here is what the main cover types mean for your Budget hire in Pennsylvania:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Budget vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Budget hire in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania state-minimum liability may be included, but additional liability up to US$300,000 is strongly recommended.

CDW/LDW does not cover third parties, and LIS/ALI/SLI does not cover damage to the Budget vehicle. These are separate protections that work together.

Review your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation carefully to see exactly which coverages are included in your Pennsylvania Budget rate and whether any deductible applies. If unsure, contact customer support before pickup.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Budget hire in Pennsylvania, either as part of your rate or by paying a fee at the counter.

For Budget hires in Pennsylvania, the additional driver fee is US$13 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$65 plus taxes for the hire period. This fee is waived if your Hola Car Rentals confirmation explicitly states that an additional driver is included at no charge.

Requirements for adding an additional driver at a Budget location in Pennsylvania:

• The additional driver must be present at the counter at pickup
• They must present a valid driver’s licence and any required ID
• For Budget in Pennsylvania, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers named on the Budget hire agreement in Pennsylvania are covered by the vehicle’s protections, including CDW/LDW and liability cover. If someone drives who is not listed on the contract, cover may be void.

If you need to add a driver after pickup, visit a Budget branch in Pennsylvania to update the agreement. This cannot typically be done by phone or chat alone.

Budget operates at multiple locations across Pennsylvania, and counter hours vary by site. Here is a summary of known hours at key Pennsylvania locations:

• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Sunday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to midnight. A shuttle operates between baggage claim Zone 2 and the hire lot every 15 to 30 minutes between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM for late arrivals.
• Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): Sunday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
• Pittsburgh Downtown (Stanwix Street): Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Allentown Lehigh Valley Airport (ABE): Hours vary; Sunday opens at 9:00 AM.
• Scranton Airport (AVP): Hours vary; Sunday opens at 10:00 AM.
• State College Regional Airport (SCE): Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Some Pennsylvania Budget locations offer after-hours key drop boxes, such as the Frazer site, where you can return the vehicle outside counter hours. Be aware that when using a key drop, you remain responsible for the Budget vehicle until the next business day when the counter agent processes the return.

Always confirm the exact hours for your specific Budget location in Pennsylvania on your booking confirmation before travel, as hours can change on holidays.