Dollar Car Hire in Allentown

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Allentown, 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 Allentown.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Allentown 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 Allentown 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)

The Dollar hire counter at Allentown is located at 3311 Airport Rd, Allentown, PA 18109, at Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). Dollar provides shuttle or airport pick-up services from the ABE terminals to this facility.

When you arrive at ABE, follow the car hire signs to the designated shuttle stop and board the Dollar shuttle to reach the 3311 Airport Rd counter. Once there, present your booking confirmation, driver’s licence, and credit card to complete the pick-up process.

Dollar also operates a separate city centre location at 1523 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103, which does not have an airport shuttle connection. If your reservation is at the city centre location, proceed directly to that address. Always verify which Allentown location is listed on your booking confirmation before travelling.

The Dollar city centre location at 1523 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103 is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and is closed on weekends.

These limited hours are important to plan around, especially if you are arriving on a Saturday or Sunday, as the city centre Dollar counter will not be staffed. In that case, consider booking through the Dollar airport location at 3311 Airport Rd, Allentown, which serves Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and may offer broader availability.

If your flight or travel schedule means you need to pick up or return a vehicle outside of standard business hours, confirm after-hours options directly with Dollar at your chosen Allentown location before finalising your reservation. Arriving outside the counter's operating window without prior arrangements could result in a forfeited booking, so always verify hours on your hire agreement.

Yes, toll roads exist near Allentown, and Dollar handles toll charges through an electronic billing system built into the hire vehicle.

The primary toll system in Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which uses E-ZPass for electronic tolling and Toll By Plate for cashless plate-based billing. There are virtually no cash toll booths remaining, so all charges are recorded via overhead gantries. Typical 2026 rates for a passenger vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are approximately US$1.94 per short segment with E-ZPass or US$3.88 with Toll By Plate.

Your Dollar hire in Allentown will already have an electronic toll device installed. At the counter you have two options:

• Purchase an unlimited toll package, typically US$11 to US$25 per day, which covers all tolls during the hire period
• Opt out and pay per use, where Dollar bills actual toll amounts plus administrative or processing fees to your card after the hire ends

If you opt out and drive a toll road without enrolling, tolls are billed via Toll By Plate at higher rates, plus admin fees. Note that toll charges can appear on your card days or even weeks after you return the vehicle. Pennsylvania has no congestion charges or urban emissions zones, so tolls apply only to specific roads and bridges.

Yes, you can get cashback on tolls paid during your Dollar hire in Allentown through the Tolls Cashback benefit included with all Hola Car Rentals bookings.

This benefit reimburses you up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the hire period, including Pennsylvania Turnpike charges and any other toll roads you use near Allentown. For example, if your booking total is US$400, the maximum cashback is US$20. If you paid US$15 in tolls, you receive US$15 back; if you paid US$30, you receive the US$20 cap.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after returning your Dollar vehicle in Allentown:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - Reservation {Your Confirmation Number}
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the signed hire agreement, and a toll receipt or statement showing charges paid

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.

To pick up your Dollar hire car in Allentown, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name (not a digital copy)
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, in the main driver’s name, for the security deposit authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or travel tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driver’s licence is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence. For licences in English or using a Roman alphabet, an IDP is recommended but not strictly required.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital versions shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at the Dollar counter in Allentown. Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit authorisation; only a major credit card qualifies.

For a Dollar hire in Allentown, the security deposit is a temporary authorisation placed on your credit card at pick-up, typically in the range of US$300 to US$400 for a standard vehicle in the United States.

This is an authorisation, not a charge. It reduces your available credit until the hire is closed and your bank releases the hold, which can take up to 15 business days after you return the vehicle.

A few important points to bear in mind for your Allentown Dollar pick-up:

• Only a physical, major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card is accepted for the authorisation
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted
• Premium or speciality vehicle classes may require a higher authorisation amount
• The exact amount is set by the Dollar counter and may vary by location, season, and vehicle class

To avoid issues, notify your bank of your travel plans before arriving in Allentown so that a high-value in-person authorisation is not flagged as suspicious. Bringing a backup credit card in your name is also recommended.

Yes, there are red light cameras operating at high-traffic intersections in Allentown, and you should be aware of them when driving your Dollar hire in the area.

Allentown is one of the few Pennsylvania cities, alongside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, that uses red light cameras. Fines for violations can exceed US$100 and are issued without police presence, based solely on camera capture of the licence plate. Because you are driving a Dollar hire vehicle, any fines would be linked to the plate and billed back to you through the hire company, typically with an additional administrative fee.

Regarding speed enforcement, Pennsylvania generally prohibits municipal radar speed cameras outside Philadelphia and active work zones. However, work zone speed safety cameras are active on mapped PennDOT construction projects near Allentown, including areas along Route 663 and Allentown Road. These cameras issue civil fines without points on your licence.

Additionally, downtown Allentown has an extensive one-way street grid that can be disorienting if you are not familiar with the area. Navigation apps will account for this, but pay close attention to street direction signs to avoid accidental violations. Headlights are mandatory in all active work zones in Pennsylvania.

Yes, you can return your Dollar hire car in a different city from Allentown, but a one-way drop-off fee may apply depending on the route.

One-way hires are route-specific, and the fee varies by destination, vehicle class, and season. Common patterns include:

• Allentown airport to a city centre location in the same city: often no drop-off fee
• Allentown to another Pennsylvania city such as Philadelphia: a drop-off fee typically applies
• Long-distance or cross-state routes: usually carry a higher fee, and some routes may not be permitted

When booking your Dollar hire in Allentown, the one-way fee will be shown on the rate details page under the section labelled as charges due at destination. Review this before confirming your reservation so there are no surprises at the counter.

If you need to change your drop-off location after booking, contact support as soon as possible, since mid-hire route changes must be approved by the Dollar partner location and may increase the fee or affect availability. Unlimited mileage, if included in your rate, does not waive the drop-off fee.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings for a Dollar hire in Allentown include travel assistance cover provided by Terrawind Global Protection, at no extra cost.

This benefit is designed for travellers visiting from outside the United States and Canada. Note that US and Canadian residents do not qualify for this benefit.

Cover typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical cover 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 experience a breakdown, accident, or medical emergency while driving your Dollar hire in Allentown or on nearby Pennsylvania highways, you can reach the assistance line 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, your current location, and a brief description of the situation ready. Always check your booking confirmation for the exact coverage terms and limits that apply to your specific reservation.

The minimum age to hire a Dollar vehicle in Allentown without additional surcharges is 25 years old.

Drivers aged 21 to 24 can still hire from Dollar in Allentown, but a daily young-driver surcharge applies. For Dollar, this fee is US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$189 plus taxes. Vehicle class restrictions also apply, with most premium, full-size, luxury, and speciality categories reserved for drivers aged 25 and older.

If you are under 25 and hiring in Allentown, the most accessible vehicle categories are typically economy, compact, and intermediate options.

Pennsylvania does not have the same exceptions as New York or Michigan, where rental companies are required by law to hire to drivers aged 18 and older. In Allentown, the Dollar counter follows standard US policy, meaning 21 is the practical minimum with a surcharge, and 25 is the threshold to avoid extra fees.

Regardless of age, all drivers must present a valid driver’s licence and a major credit card in their own name for the security deposit authorisation at the Allentown counter.

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

Here is what to do at each stage of your hire:

• At pick-up: confirm the fuel gauge reads full and ensure the starting level is recorded on your Dollar hire agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the gauge and odometer
• During the hire: use the correct fuel type as indicated in the vehicle (petrol or diesel). Keep fuel receipts in case of any dispute
• Before return: refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 km of the return location in Allentown so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive

If you return the Dollar vehicle in Allentown with less than a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus a refuelling service fee.

For after-hours returns at the Allentown location, leave your fuel receipt in the return envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone as documentation. Always ask the Dollar agent at pick-up about the nearest fuel station to the return address.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Dollar hire in Allentown, either as an included benefit or for a fee payable at the counter.

Check your booking confirmation first. If your rate includes an additional driver, no extra charge applies for the first additional driver. If it is not included, Dollar charges US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$189 plus taxes for the Allentown hire.

To add an additional driver at the Dollar counter in Allentown:

• The additional driver must be present at pick-up in person
• They must present a valid driver’s licence, and an IDP if their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement
• The additional driver must meet the minimum age requirement; drivers aged 21 to 24 may incur a young-driver surcharge or may not be accepted depending on the vehicle class

Only drivers listed on the Dollar hire agreement in Allentown are covered by the vehicle’s protections such as CDW and liability cover. Anyone who drives the vehicle without being named on the contract may void those protections entirely.

Whether your Dollar hire in Allentown includes damage or theft cover depends on the rate plan you selected when booking.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces your financial liability for damage to the Dollar hire vehicle caused by a collision, theft, or vandalism. If your Hola Car Rentals confirmation lists CDW or LDW under your rate details, it is included. A deductible may still apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible.

CDW and LDW do not cover:

• Damage or injuries you cause to other people or their property (that requires Third-Party Liability cover, known as LIS or SLI)
• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, or roof damage unless specifically included
• Incidents involving unauthorised drivers or prohibited use such as off-road driving

For your Dollar hire in Allentown, it is strongly recommended to also carry Third-Party Liability cover, since not all US states mandate a minimum liability inclusion from the hire company. Pennsylvania renters should confirm whether LIS is included or needs to be added.

If an incident occurs during your Allentown hire, prioritise safety, contact local authorities if needed, and notify Dollar immediately using the roadside assistance number provided in your hire agreement.