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Philadelphia car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Philadelphia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.41

Average price per day

S$ 121

Cheapest price per day

S$ 118
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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$ 62/day – about 5% 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 183 reviews). Payless (rated 6.0/10 with 82 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.7
Payless
Payless
6.0
Budget
Budget
6.0
Avis
Avis
5.4

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Philadelphia is January, when you can expect to pay S$ 59/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (S$ 103/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$ 59

February

S$ 62

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 70

May

S$ 83

June

S$ 98

July

S$ 103

August

S$ 84

September

S$ 66

October

S$ 67

November

S$ 67

December

S$ 71

Which car hire company has the most locations in Philadelphia?

Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Philadelphia at 1.

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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 17 July 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
183 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.9

Payless

6.0
Okay
82 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
93 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

5.4
Fair
61 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.5
Mediocre
53 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

5.3

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

National

7.7
Good
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
15 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 121/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 118/day from Thrifty, booked on Jul. 11.

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

    Hertz 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$ 1,102 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Philadelphia for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Philadelphia can be found for S$ 4,723. You can find car rental deals for S$ 157 a day on average.

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