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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Philadelphia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 11 February 2025.

January

฿1,456

February

฿1,524

March

฿1,693

April

฿1,930

May

฿2,167

June

฿2,370

July

฿2,438

August

฿2,201

September

฿1,930

October

฿1,896

November

฿1,896

December

฿1,930

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Philadelphia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Philadelphia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 February 2025.

Small cars

฿1,066 - ฿3,022

All Car Types

฿1,177 - ฿4,840

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,012/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~฿1,066/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,022/day). In fact, December is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a small car saves you 38% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,179/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~฿1,140/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿6,947/day). In fact, April is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a SUV saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 11 February 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Philadelphia area such as Budget, Payless and Sixt. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

5.9
Fair
101 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Payless

5.7
Fair
129 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.9

Sixt

5.7
Fair
103 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.0
Fair
103 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.5

Hertz

4.8
Mediocre
247 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Alamo

7.6
Good
44 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Avis

5.6
Fair
68 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.5
Mediocre
81 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Philadelphia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.5 rating), Alamo (7.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Philadelphia.

  • What are petrol prices like in Philadelphia?

    The average price of petrol in Philadelphia is ฿30.49/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,372 and ฿1,981 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Philadelphia for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 28%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Philadelphia.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Philadelphia is Intermediate (Nissan Versa) based on our Cheapflights data.

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