Philadelphia

Cheap Car Rentals in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA, United States
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

January

$67

February

$73

March

$82

April

$89

May

$92

June

$100

July

$104

August

$97

September

$87

October

$89

November

$80

December

$80

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.

Popular car types in Philadelphia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Philadelphia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

There are, in total, 85 car hire locations in Philadelphia that are operated by 22 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $71/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Philadelphia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

$64 - $148

All Car Types

$64 - $148

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $97/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$148/day). In fact, December is about 35% 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 3% 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 hire agencies in Philadelphia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Philadelphia. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Philadelphia, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Philadelphia, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis.

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
229 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

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

5.8

Value

5.6

Budget

5.8
Fair
238 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

Payless

5.8
Fair
226 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

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
473 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 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 (8.1 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 $1.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $112 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Philadelphia for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the top picks in Philadelphia. They can have you in a hire car for about $690 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 34% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great 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.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Philadelphia is $0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Philadelphia. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Philadelphia for as low as $0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Philadelphia is Compact (Ford Focus) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($38+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Airport car hires in Philadelphia
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