Pittsburgh, famous for its early 20th century role as an industrial capital, is home to many historical sites. Pickup a rental car from Pittsburgh International Airport and head off to explore the city. With amazing sights, sounds and people, Pittsburgh is a great place to explore by car rental.
Collect your Hertz rental car conveniently at Pittsburgh International Airport before heading to the Heinz History Museum. Perfect for a family day out, this fun yet educational exhibit will enthral both young and old. Mister Rogers fans will love this place with the displays of original items and set from the children’s show. This Neighbourhood of Make Believe will blow your mind. Pop down to this Pittsburgh gem in your rental car to make your kid’s day.
Another place to head to after picking up your rental car from Pittsburgh International Airport is the North Park. Pittsburgh is no stranger to hills, with its rolling and dropping geological landscape. For a truly fun and interesting experience unique to Pittsburgh, head over to Canton Avenue. The most mysterious hill intersection in the region, accessible only by rental car in Pittsburgh, drive to the roadsbetween Pittsburgh’s McKinney and Kummer in North Park. When you put your car in neutral, it’ll roll uphill magically. Now, who said hill country was boring? Next, proceed to North Park and enjoy all the nature Pittsburgh has to offer. You can ice skate, trek trails, rent kayaks, swim in the pool and more.
Feeling peckish? Head downtown to Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is famed for Primanti’s sandwiches and their French fry obsession, but Market Square is so much more than that. Highlights include fried oysters served at the oldest restaurant in the square. The Original Oyster House, one of Pittsburgh’s pride and joys opened in 1870, is a designated historic landmark that fuses history with amazing cuisine. A trip to this restaurant will take you down while filling your tummy.
One of the highlights of your Pittsburgh adventure will be a visit to the Big Mac museum. This museum-cum-restaurant seats 122 people, has a play place, memorabilia and a bronze statue of Delligatti, the man credited as the creator of McDonald's "Big Mac" hamburger. It’ll be an experience having fries next to the statue and definitely worth a trip via rental car to this Pittsburgh fast food joint.
Apart from that, another top spot in Pittsburgh is the aforementioned Canton Avenue. Adding onto Pittsburgh’s hilly mysteries, you can only experience the dizzying effect in your rental car so do take caution. Head over to this avenue with its maximum grade (incline) of 37%. Cycling is not recommended due to its steepness, but it could be a good practice ground and a challenge for professionals.
Pittsburgh is truly an amazing city you should consider a visit to!
