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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 195/day – about 235% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia with deals as low as RM 28.40/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 31.71/day.

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 RM 187/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (RM 326/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 187

February

RM 195

March

RM 224

April

RM 220

May

RM 260

June

RM 309

July

RM 326

August

RM 265

September

RM 208

October

RM 212

November

RM 212

December

RM 224

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), Compact cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

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.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in Philadelphia from about RM 3,457 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.

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