Philadelphia

Cheap Car Rentals in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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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 29 March 2024.

January

฿1,457

February

฿1,603

March

฿1,785

April

฿1,895

May

฿2,004

June

฿2,223

July

฿2,259

August

฿2,113

September

฿1,895

October

฿1,931

November

฿1,749

December

฿1,749

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

฿1,325 - ฿2,941

All Car Types

฿1,325 - ฿3,315

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,307/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~฿1,325/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿2,941/day). In fact, July is about 1% 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 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.

To hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,140/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~฿1,386/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿2,971/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a medium 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.

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 29 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Philadelphia area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
226 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
106 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Avis

5.8
Fair
103 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.6

Payless

5.8
Fair
225 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
238 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.9

Dollar

5.0
Fair
182 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
166 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.4

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
471 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Philadelphia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.2 rating), Alamo (8.2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.1 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 ฿36.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,624 and ฿2,345 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 ฿16,896 per week on average.

  • 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 37%. 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 (Mazda Mazda5) based on our Cheapflights data.

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