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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 208/day – about 268% 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 124 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 RM 174/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (RM 315/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 183

February

RM 174

March

RM 196

April

RM 217

May

RM 259

June

RM 298

July

RM 315

August

RM 281

September

RM 242

October

RM 238

November

RM 238

December

RM 242

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 15 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Philadelphia, such as 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 15 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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