Philadelphia

Cheap Car Hire in Philadelphia from R829

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Philadelphia with a pick-up date of 7/5 and drop-off date of 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Philadelphia, PA, United States
May 1 — May 8
Driver's age: 26-65
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Wed 1/5
Noon
Wed 8/5
Noon

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Philadelphia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

January

R766

February

R843

March

R939

April

R1 015

May

R1 054

June

R1 149

July

R1 188

August

R1 111

September

R996

October

R1 015

November

R919

December

R919

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Philadelphia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Philadelphia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Philadelphia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

There are, in total, 85 car hire locations in Philadelphia that are operated by 22 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R829/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Philadelphia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

R1 427+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 841+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 188+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 453+

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Philadelphia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Small cars

R753 - R2 499

All Car Types

R915 - R2 560

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of R645/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~R753/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 499/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, renting a small car saves you 52% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Philadelphia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of R951/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~R664/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 620/day). In fact, December is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, renting a medium car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of R857/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~R795/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 560/day). In fact, April is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, renting a SUV saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Philadelphia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR829/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR989/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Philadelphia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Philadelphia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Philadelphia. Reviews were last updated on 24 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Philadelphia, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

8,2
Very Good
229 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
106 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Avis

5,8
Fair
103 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,6

Budget

5,8
Fair
238 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,0

Payless

5,8
Fair
226 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,9

Dollar

5,0
Fair
182 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,2

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

5,4

Thrifty

5,0
Fair
166 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

5,3

Hertz

4,9
Mediocre
473 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,7

Value

5,1

Best Philadelphia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Philadelphia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Philadelphia with an average daily rate of R1 206. Data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Philadelphia. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Toyota Corolla QuestR829/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR989/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R1 124/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Philadelphia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Philadelphia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R827/day), Avis (R829/day), and Thrifty (R915/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Philadelphia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8,2 rating), Alamo (8,1 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Philadelphia.

  • What are petrol prices like in Philadelphia?

    The average price of petrol in Philadelphia is R19,74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R888 and R1 283 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Philadelphia for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R5 571/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Philadelphia for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 34% to make it a great deal in Philadelphia. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Philadelphia?

    Typically, how long you can hire 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 is a car hire in Philadelphia for a weekend?

    It costs R613 for a weekend car hire in Philadelphia, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Philadelphia in May, prices are R1 127 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Philadelphia is Standard (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car hires by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 24 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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