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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 31 March 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.35

Average price per day

RM 365

Cheapest price per day

RM 139
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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 RM 189/day – about 231% 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 219 reviews). Sixt (rated 6.2/10 with 63 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.7
Sixt
Sixt
6.2
Payless
Payless
6.0
Budget
Budget
6.0

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 RM 185/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (RM 318/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

RM 185

February

RM 193

March

RM 213

April

RM 201

May

RM 237

June

RM 281

July

RM 318

August

RM 265

September

RM 205

October

RM 209

November

RM 209

December

RM 221

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Philadelphia are the following: SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe 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.

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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 31 March 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
219 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Sixt

6.2
Okay
63 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Payless

6.0
Okay
94 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.3

Budget

6.0
Okay
96 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Avis

5.5
Fair
64 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
92 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.5

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
73 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.2

National

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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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 31 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 365/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 139/day from Dollar, booked on Mar. 28.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Philadelphia from about RM 2,555 per week on average.

  • 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.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in Philadelphia for a month is RM 10,948. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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