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How far in advance should I hire a car in Philadelphia?

For the best savings on car hire in Philadelphia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,456/day – about 2,496% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Philadelphia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Philadelphia is Hertz (rated 4.7/10 with 225 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.2/10 with 65 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.7
Sixt
Sixt
6.2
Payless
Payless
6.0
Budget
Budget
5.9

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Philadelphia?

Planning to hire a car in Philadelphia? February is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,425 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,501. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,456

February

฿1,425

March

฿1,488

April

฿1,583

May

฿1,900

June

฿2,216

July

฿2,501

August

฿2,090

September

฿1,615

October

฿1,646

November

฿1,646

December

฿1,741

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Philadelphia. Intermediate (Acura TLX) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Philadelphia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Philadelphia?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Philadelphia at 18.

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Top rental agencies in Philadelphia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Philadelphia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Philadelphia. Reviews were last updated on 6 March 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
225 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Sixt

6.2
Okay
65 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Payless

6.0
Okay
96 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Budget

5.9
Fair
96 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Avis

5.5
Fair
65 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
93 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.5

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
73 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.2

National

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Philadelphia for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in Philadelphia, offering car hire for around ฿30,802 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Philadelphia?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Philadelphia for a month is certainly possible.

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