Philadelphia

Cheap Car Rentals in Philadelphia

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Cheapflights insights for Philadelphia car rentals

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 hire in Philadelphia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 58/day – about 4% 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 Hertz (rated 4.7/10 with 227 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.1/10 with 66 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 S$ 52/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (S$ 100/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

S$ 57

February

S$ 52

March

S$ 58

April

S$ 63

May

S$ 76

June

S$ 89

July

S$ 100

August

S$ 84

September

S$ 65

October

S$ 66

November

S$ 66

December

S$ 70

What car do most people rent in Philadelphia?

Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Philadelphia. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Mazda CX-90 or similar).

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.

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 2 February 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
227 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Sixt

6.1
Okay
66 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Payless

5.9
Fair
99 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Budget

5.9
Fair
99 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Avis

5.5
Fair
67 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
94 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.5

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
74 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.1

National

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Philadelphia for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Philadelphia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 808 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Philadelphia?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Philadelphia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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