Hertz Car Rental
Allentown

A rental car is optional if you’re only staying in one area and using rideshares, but it becomes much more useful for exploring the wider Lehigh Valley and doing day trips. If you plan to move around beyond your hotel area or visit nearby towns, renting a car is the better choice.

Yes—Allentown is set up well for regional driving, with major routes that make it easy to reach nearby towns and countryside without complicated transfers. If day trips are part of your plan, renting a car is beneficial.

A car pays off when you want to string multiple stops together in a day, visit places outside downtown, or keep your schedule flexible. For multi-stop itineraries, renting a car is beneficial.

If your trip is short, your plans are concentrated in one area, and you’re comfortable using rideshare for the occasional longer hop, you can usually get by without a car. For a mostly single-area stay, renting a car is optional.

Most visitors find driving straightforward, especially since the region is built around highway access and suburban-style roads. For typical sightseeing and errands, renting a car is beneficial rather than stressful.

Weekday congestion is most noticeable during rush hours, especially around 6–9 AM and 4–6 PM on key routes. If you’ll be driving at those times, renting a car is still beneficial, but plan buffer time.

Routes like Route 22 and I-78 are commonly cited as areas where rush-hour traffic can slow you down. If you expect peak-time driving on these corridors, renting a car is beneficial with smart timing.

Midday and early afternoon are typically easier, and leaving earlier in the morning can help you avoid the heaviest commute waves. If you can schedule drives off-peak, renting a car is beneficial.

Parking varies by area—downtown and popular districts can mean meters or garages with rules you need to follow. If you’re comfortable using garages/meters, renting a car is still beneficial.

Expect metered street parking and garages, and pay close attention to posted signs and time limits to avoid tickets. For downtown visits plus regional exploring, renting a car is beneficial.

Many visitors find parking patterns similar across the Lehigh Valley—expect a mix of on-street options and garages in busy areas. If you’ll be visiting both cities, renting a car is beneficial with a plan for paid parking.

Yes—staying in suburban areas usually means longer distances between restaurants, shopping, and attractions, which can make rideshares add up. In that scenario, renting a car is beneficial.

Some pockets are walkable, but many practical trips around the region are easier by car due to distances and highway-oriented development. For most visitors who want flexibility, renting a car is beneficial.

If your weekend plans include multiple areas or a day trip, a car saves time and hassle; if you’ll stay mostly local, you can skip it. For a weekend with exploring, renting a car is beneficial.

For a week, most travelers appreciate the freedom to explore the Lehigh Valley and nearby routes without coordinating rides. For a week-long stay, renting a car is beneficial.

Yes—families often benefit from the convenience of carrying gear and doing flexible stops without repeated rideshare pickups. For family travel, renting a car is beneficial.

Not usually—most driving is on paved city streets and highways, so a standard car is fine for typical itineraries. For most trips, renting a regular car is beneficial and sufficient.

A midsize or compact is a practical match for highway driving while still being easier to park in busier areas. For most visitors, renting a compact or midsize car is beneficial.

Yes—small cars are easy to maneuver and can be a budget-friendly option while still handling regional highway trips comfortably. If saving money matters, renting a small car is beneficial.

You may—regional routes can include toll roads like parts of the Pennsylvania Turnpike system depending on your direction of travel. If you plan day trips, renting a car is beneficial but budget for tolls.

Many drivers use electronic tolling options or pay tolls as they go, and post-trip billing can happen depending on how your rental is set up. If you’ll be doing highway day trips, renting a car is beneficial with a toll plan.

Winter conditions can bring icy roads, so you’ll want to drive cautiously and give yourself more stopping distance, especially early mornings. If you’re comfortable with winter driving, renting a car is beneficial; otherwise it’s optional.

Yes—summer generally means clearer roads and longer daylight, which makes regional exploring simpler. For summer trips with day trips planned, renting a car is beneficial.

For most visitors, yes—a rental car lets you leave the airport and travel around the region on your own schedule instead of coordinating rides. If you’re planning to explore beyond your hotel area, renting a car is beneficial.

Rideshare is available from the airport, but multiple trips over a few days can add up and reduce flexibility for day trips. If you plan several outings, renting a car is beneficial over relying only on rideshare.

Rideshare pickup is at the Second Level of the Main Terminal in an outdoor sheltered waiting area. If you want easier door-to-destination travel all week, renting a car is beneficial.

Yes, both short-term and long-term parking offer a free first 15 minutes, which is helpful for quick airport meetups. If you’ll be doing multiple airport runs or regional drives, renting a car is beneficial.

Yes, weekly rates apply only to long-term parking at the airport. If you prefer controlling your schedule instead of arranging rides, renting a car is beneficial.

The airport’s lost ticket fee is $250, so keep your ticket secure if you park there. If you want simpler logistics during your trip, renting a car is beneficial but still requires basic parking organization.

ABE offers on-airport rental options, taxis/limos, hotel shuttles, scheduled bus service, and rideshare. If you want maximum flexibility for the Lehigh Valley, renting a car is beneficial.

Airport pickup is often the simplest if you’re arriving by flight and want to start driving immediately, while in-city pickup can make sense if you won’t need a car until later. For a trip that starts with exploring, renting from the airport is beneficial.

Travelers sometimes report issues like arriving to find limited vehicle availability or problems if the counter is closed when their flight lands. To avoid disruptions, renting a car is beneficial but plan pickup timing carefully.

Plan ahead by confirming operating hours and your arrival timing so you’re not stuck without a car after landing. If late arrivals are likely, renting a car is still beneficial, but only if you can secure a workable pickup plan.

The airport is about 3 miles northeast of Allentown, so getting into town by car is quick and straightforward. If you’ll be moving around beyond a single neighborhood, renting a car is beneficial.

Yes—returns are typically in a designated rental car return area on the airport campus, and you follow “Car Rental Return” signage when approaching. If you’re flying out after exploring the region, renting a car is beneficial and convenient.

Yes—rush hours can slow traffic on major routes, so build in extra time during weekday mornings and late afternoons. If you can time your return off-peak, renting a car is beneficial with less stress.

Group stops by area and avoid peak commute windows so you spend less time in traffic and more time at your destinations. For efficient multi-stop days, renting a car is beneficial.

You may pay for meters or garages in busier areas, but costs and rules vary by location and time of day. If you’re doing broader regional exploring, renting a car is beneficial even with occasional paid parking.

Yes—the area’s key destinations and nearby towns are well-connected by highways, and having your own car makes those trips simpler. For highway-based exploring, renting a car is beneficial.

Booking at least 1–2 days ahead is commonly recommended to improve your chances of better pricing and availability. If you want the smoothest trip logistics, renting a car is beneficial when booked in advance.