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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 ฿1,498/day – about 2,519% 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 215 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.1/10 with 60 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.7
Sixt
Sixt
6.1
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 ฿1,466 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,518. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,466

February

฿1,530

March

฿1,753

April

฿1,689

May

฿1,880

June

฿2,263

July

฿2,518

August

฿2,072

September

฿1,625

October

฿1,657

November

฿1,657

December

฿1,753

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer, 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 19 abril 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
215 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

6.1
Okay
60 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Payless

6.0
Okay
90 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Budget

6.0
Okay
95 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
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
90 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.5

Thrifty

4.3
Mediocre
71 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.3

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 19 abril 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 ฿8,814 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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