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

Book your car hire in Philadelphia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 794,294/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,405,730% off the average price.

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 124 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Philadelphia? February is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 664,613 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,199,546. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 697,034

February

Rp 664,613

March

Rp 745,664

April

Rp 826,714

May

Rp 988,815

June

Rp 1,134,706

July

Rp 1,199,546

August

Rp 1,069,865

September

Rp 923,975

October

Rp 907,765

November

Rp 907,765

December

Rp 923,975

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

Full-size cars (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Philadelphia. Economy (Ford Fiesta) and SUV (Chevrolet Bolt) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Philadelphia.

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 14 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Philadelphia, including Budget, Payless and Dollar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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
124 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
243 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.1

Alamo

7.4
Good
38 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Sixt

6.0
Okay
85 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Avis

5.6
Fair
65 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

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 14 July 2025.
  • 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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