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Cheap Car Rentals in Philadelphia from ฿2,459

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Philadelphia with a pick-up date of 23/6 and drop-off date of 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Philadelphia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Philadelphia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 28 April 2026.
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There are 25 hire agencies servicing Philadelphia. These agencies, altogether, have 94 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Philadelphia with prices from ฿2,459 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Philadelphia:

Economy

Economy

฿2,459+

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Compact

Compact

฿2,537+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿2,459+

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Standard

Standard

฿2,459+

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Full-size

Full-size

฿3,058+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿3,569+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿4,388+

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Premium

Premium

฿3,737+

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Best car rental deals found in Philadelphia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Philadelphia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Philadelphia with an average daily rate of ฿3,371. Data was last updated on 28 April 2026.
Nissan Navara฿2,459/day
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A/C
Nissan Navara
Found 04/27/26
Toyota Yaris฿2,459/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 04/27/26
Honda BR-V฿2,459/day
4
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Found 04/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Philadelphia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Philadelphia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 ฿1,520/day – about 2,553% 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 213 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.2/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

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

Planning to hire a car in Philadelphia? January is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,487 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,554. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,487

February

฿1,552

March

฿1,778

April

฿1,746

May

฿1,908

June

฿2,296

July

฿2,554

August

฿2,102

September

฿1,649

October

฿1,681

November

฿1,681

December

฿1,778

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Philadelphia. Intermediate (Acura TLX) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) 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 28 April 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
213 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Sixt

6.2
Okay
59 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

6.0
Okay
89 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

6.0
Okay
96 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.3

Avis

5.5
Fair
64 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.5

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
89 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
71 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

5.1

Alamo

7.8
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 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 ฿8,942 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Philadelphia for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Philadelphia, you can expect the average price to be around ฿0. Usually a Standard hire in Philadelphia is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Standard for May, it will cost approximately ฿0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 28 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿83+).

Electric

Electric

฿128+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

฿83+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿375+

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