Car Rental - Latrobe

 

Rent a car in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, to explore this city in the Laurel Highlands that offers the ideal base for outdoor adventure sports such as hiking and skiing.

You’ll find our Latrobe car rental pick-up point at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in the south of the city, just off the US 30, and around 10 minutes from the center of Latrobe.

There are a wide range of cars to choose from, so you’re sure to find one that suits your needs. If you’re here on business, then you might like a sedan to travel around the city in style. There are also spacious and comfortable hatchbacks which are perfect if you’re on vacation with the whole family or planning an epic road trip across the state.

Collect your rental car from Latrobe and, as well as exploring this city and the surrounding area, you can take the short drive to Pittsburgh and discover more of Pennsylvania.

Latrobe Locations

A Quick Guide to Latrobe

Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve

Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve

744 Walzer Way, PA, 15650

There are more than 10 trails to follow at this 50-acre nature reserve which is fun for all the family. Stop by the gardens with themes such as pollinator, harvest and herb, butterfly and colonial. Don’t miss the Learning Barn, an educational area where you can meet animals such as a lop-eared rabbit and box turtles, perfect for children.

Lincoln Highway Experience

Lincoln Highway Experience

3435 Route 30 East, PA, 15650

Don’t just drive on the Lincoln Highway, head to this fascinating museum where you can learn more about the first coast-tocoast highway. Among the artifacts on display, look out for the car most associated with this historic road, the 1937 Packard, and then enjoy pie and coffee at a restored 1938 diner.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Seven Springs Mountain Resort

777 Water Wheel Drive, Champion, PA, 15622

Fancy hitting the slopes while you’re in Latrobe? This ski resort is located just 40 minutes south of the city in your Latrobe rental car and offers the opportunity for you to try out both skiing and snowboarding. There are 33 slopes and trails for experienced skiers while youngsters can take lessons if it’s their first time on the snow.

SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe

115 Arnold Palmer Drive, PA, 15650

Start your day at this comfortable and modern Marriott hotel with a few lengths in the pool and a hearty breakfast before exploring the city. Planning to play golf while you’re in Latrobe? Passes to Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club can be included as part of the package.

Hampton Inn Latrobe

3970 US-30, PA, 15650

Situated just off US 30, this hotel is in an ideal location for those heading out and exploring beyond the city, including nearby Pittsburgh. It’s also close to local attractions such as Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve. After a day exploring, take advantage of the fitness center or sink straight into your comfortable bed.

The Inn at Mountain View

300 Scenery Lane, Greensburg, PA, 15601

You’ll find this hotel just outside the city, around 10 minutes from the airport. There’s accommodation available here to suit all requirements including rooms and suites, as well as apartments which come with a kitchen, dining room and living room. Free on-site parking is also available for your Latrobe rental car.

DiSalvos Station

325 McKinley Avenue, PA, 15650

This award-winning Italian restaurant is a registered Historical Landmark situated in a former railroad station. Sit down to enjoy everything from soups and salads to seafood and steaks in this unique setting that still has many nods to its former days.

Aroma Italiano

2220 Ligonier Street, PA, 15650

Family recipes created in Fossalto, Italy, have been passed down through generations of chefs and are now served up in this restaurant in Latrobe. Signature sandwiches and salads are on the menu alongside pizzas and entrees such as gnocchi, penne pasta and spaghetti with meatballs.

Valley Dairy Restaurant

229 Colony Lane, PA, 15650

Those with a sweet tooth won’t want to miss this restaurant, best known for its fabulous selection of ice cream. Choose from the classic banana split, a sundae with toppings or a single scoop cone with flavors such as cookie dough, mint chocolate chip and birthday cake. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also available.

Driving In and Around Latrobe

  • Parking Lot Q (15650) offers plenty of spaces to leave your Latrobe rental car and is located close to Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve and Fred Rogers Center.
  • Municipal Parking Garage (15650) is ideal for visiting Latrobe Art Center and Latrobe Historical Society.
  • On-street parking (15650) for your rental car can be found near Latrobe Memorial Park and Legion Keener Park as well as close to Creekside Park Walking Trail.

 

  • US Route 30 (US 30), also known as the Lincoln Highway, runs along the south of the city continuing east to join the I76 and I-99 and west to Pittsburgh.
  • State Route 981 (PA 981) starts just off the I-70, passes the airport and continues north into the city and up alongside Keystone State Park.
  • State Route 982 (PA 982) passes through the city from south to northeast.

 

How to Get From Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Keystone State Park

It takes around 20 minutes to drive the nine miles from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Keystone State Park:

  1. Leave the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport car rental parking lot and turn left on to SR 981.
  2. Stay on this road and you’ll pass Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve and then continue through the center of Latrobe.
  3. Turn right on to Strawcutter Road.
  4. At the crossroads turn left on to Keystone Park Road which will take you right into the park.

 

How to Get From Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is just a one-hour or so drive from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in your Latrobe rental car. Join the US 30 West followed by the I-376 West and this will take you all the way into the city.