West Chester car hire

Car hire companies onsite at Philadelphia airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Philadelphia airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Medium car hire in West Chester costs £35 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in West Chester costs £43 per day, on average.

A Small car hire in West Chester costs £32 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in West Chester offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in West Chester, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

One of the key decisions to make when visiting West Chester is the kind of vehicle you will use to move around town. There are various options that you have in the city. One of the best vehicles you may choose to use in the town is an SUV when you are visiting as a group and therefore require more space for the number of people there are. You could also rent one of the many pick-ups available in the city's rental agencies if you need more space for your luggage. If you will spend most of your time in downtown West Chester, get a compact or economy car as the streets in downtown areas are narrow and lined with shops and plenty of restaurants.

Speed limits in West Chester vary with the area that you are driving. The set speed limit is about 15mph when driving in a school zone. When moving along a residential area, you should drive at 35mph, not more, or else you face the trouble of paying the penalty for the same. The speed limit sometimes goes up to 65mph for highways; therefore, be keen to check for speed limit signs as you drive across West Chester. The city has speed traps for anyone violating the speed limit laws.

The city of West Chester has various parking spaces you could use when looking for one. The metered parking in the city runs from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 am to 12:00 am on Thursdays and Fridays, and 5 pm to 12 am on Saturdays. Parking spaces are free on Sundays in West Chester. The city also has various free parking spaces which you can utilize. The most worry-free free parking spaces you could use are the Bicentennial at the Market of S High Street and Chestnut Street Garage at Walnut of 14 E Chestnut Street.