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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Philadelphia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Philadelphia?

For the best savings on car rentals in Philadelphia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$385/day – about 582% 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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Philadelphia is February, when you can expect to pay HK$322/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (HK$573/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$338

February

HK$322

March

HK$361

April

HK$400

May

HK$471

June

HK$549

July

HK$573

August

HK$518

September

HK$447

October

HK$440

November

HK$440

December

HK$447

What car do most people rent in Philadelphia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Philadelphia are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), and Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar).

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 4 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Philadelphia, including Budget, Payless and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

6.0

Comfort

5.6

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 4 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Philadelphia?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Philadelphia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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