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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 ฿1,587/day – about 2,716% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Philadelphia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Philadelphia is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 102 reviews). Payless (rated 5.7/10 with 126 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 ฿1,328 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,364. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,393

February

฿1,328

March

฿1,490

April

฿1,652

May

฿1,943

June

฿2,267

July

฿2,364

August

฿2,137

September

฿1,846

October

฿1,814

November

฿1,814

December

฿1,846

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban, for example) are the most popular in Philadelphia. Economy (Chevrolet Spark) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Philadelphia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Philadelphia?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 20 locations in Philadelphia, more than any other rental company in the area.

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

Budget

5.9
Fair
102 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Payless

5.7
Fair
126 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.9

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
101 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

Hertz

4.8
Mediocre
244 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Alamo

7.4
Good
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Sixt

6.0
Okay
86 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
65 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.5

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
79 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

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 3 July 2025.
  • 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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