If you’re searching for a great deal on your next car rental at the Pittsburgh airport, look no further than Avis! Our rental cars at the Pittsburgh airport—and our other Pittsburgh locations—are a convenient and excellent way to jumpstart any vacation or business trip.
Our fleet of PIT car rentals features a wide variety of vehicles, from compact cars to luxury cars and SUVs. Plus, it’s a mere 25- to 30-minute drive from the Avis PIT location to the city’s downtown core.
Pittsburgh’s fortunes were once tied to its massive steel industry. As that has declined, the city has re-emerged as a center of education, medicine, finance, and technology. If you work in one of these industries, you’ll probably be visiting Pittsburgh frequently—so accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred to skip the line and head to your car.
For business travelers looking for car rentals at Pittsburgh International Airport, there’s no better choice than the professional service and quality vehicles from Avis. Helpful amenities include: Long-Term Rental Availability, Round-Trip and One-Way Rental Availability, Luxury and Economy Car Models Available
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THE HISTORY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh is known as “The Gateway to the West” thanks to its ideal location at the intersection of three major waterways. It was founded in 1758 right where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River join together to form the Ohio River.
Pittsburgh’s position made it a titan of early trade in America, and it’s recognized as the official starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. By the mid-1800s, Pittsburgh had become one of the largest cities in the West. But the city’s story isn’t all smooth sailing; over 1000 buildings burned down during the Great Fire of Pittsburgh in 1845.
The city recovered, rebuilt in part by Irish immigrants escaping the Great Famine. By the 20th century, the city had grown to over a half million. By World War II, they had the manpower to produce 95 million tons of steel for the war effort.
Following WWII, Pittsburgh took the initiative to develop a cleaner, greener environment. The city launched revitalization projects to clean up the air and the rivers and invest in cultural development, creating the vibrant, artistic city we know and love today.