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

Hiring a car in Philadelphia for a week can be a great option for travel. National, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R11 197/week on 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.

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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 R864/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 432% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Philadelphia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Philadelphia is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 102 reviews). Payless (rated 5.7/10 with 126 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget

5.9

Payless

5.7

Dollar

4.9

Hertz

4.8

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Philadelphia is February, when you can expect to pay R723/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (R1 287/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

R758

February

R723

March

R811

April

R899

May

R1 058

June

R1 234

July

R1 287

August

R1 164

September

R1 005

October

R987

November

R987

December

R1 005

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Philadelphia. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

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 car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Philadelphia

Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Philadelphia, including Budget, Payless and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

5,9

Fair

102 reviews•8 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Our car had trash in it and very little gas when we picked it up, later realized that the trunk did not lock.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great return process.

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

We rented an EV but on arrival they did not have any EVs charged. The replacement vehicle was nice but smelled significantly of smoke and we did not have time to return to attempt to get another vehicle.

4,0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

We’ve rented a lot of cars while traveling and this was easily the most stressful and strange experience. We paid for a premium luxury SUV and they brought out the dirtiest, oldest rental car we’ve ever seen. 81K miles on the clock and showed every one of them. They then tried to put us in a small sedan - there are four of us and we had four suitcases … So they said we could take a Ford Explorer. We said that was fine but we’d like the difference in cost refunded as it would have been $100 cheaper to rent that one. They said they couldn’t do that. Finally, they found us a premium luxury SUV that was (mostly) clean. Just a really bizarre experience and they kept saying there was nothing they could do, until we said we’d like to cancel and we’d walk down to another rental company. What should have taken 15 minutes ended up being an hour and a half. Totally put us off ever renting from Budget again.

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

There were coffee spills and a small bag of trash in the car. It was obvious they relied on the previous renters to do the cleaning. It seems like the staff didn't check the car before my use. The car was fine, the gas was full and there was no damage to the vehicle, but it could have been cleaned better and it also had the scent of cigarettes.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Line to pickup was a disaster. For awhile no one was even at the counter despite a line of 20+. System to get cars was very inefficient so each person getting their car took way longer than it should. Do not blame the counter representatives who did the best they could, but everything was poorly organized and poorly run.

1 out of 34

Payless

5,7

Fair

126 reviews•2 locations

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2,0

Poor|Dec 2024

They didn’t accept any us license like the small print said. I didn’t get the vehicle.

8,0

Very Good|Jun 2023

The man driving the pickup van was very nice and personable. The young woman at the counter inside the office was brusque and not very friendly.

6,0

Okay|May 2023

Pick up and drop off was nightmare had to call to get shuttle on pick up and drop off waited for almost 40 minutes for shuttle leave the rental depot to bring to airport almost missed flight. Needs to have a more frequent shuttle or workers drive customers in the rentals.

10,0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Office is pretty dingy

2,0

Poor|Sept 2022

Unable to cancel reservation online or on the phone.

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Please let people know about after-hours drop-off location. I didn't know I would be dropping off after hours and didn't realize that it was at a different location. Then the email they said to use to tell them I dropped off the car didn't work. I called to let them know. The rep said she would confirm but never did.

1 out of 42

Dollar

4,9

Mediocre

101 reviews•6 locations

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Hertz

4,8

Mediocre

244 reviews•20 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Just an awful experience. I had prepaid for my rental at Hertz a month in advance. I was using the car to go out of state for a vacation. When I went to pick up my rental, I was told there was no car available. Then...I was made to call the 800 number to get a refund!! The rental agent at the Wood St. hertz location are beyond rude!! They offered me no help at all!! I ended up getting a rental through Enterprise. Hertz has lost me as a customer!!!

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

Bert employee was an hour late to work. Once she arrived we found out they didn’t have the car we reserved. Had to find an enterprise and Uber there. We were 90 minutes late leaving because of hertz. Never again.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

They had no cars and I was left stranded. Worst experience. If I had to go to a new location, it would have cost triple

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

So bad!!!

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Long wait to get car. Had to extend my rental and it was expensive and customer service was bad

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

I booked a car rental, only to show up and have them tell me they didn't have a car available. So I spent money on an Uber to and from the location for no reason.

1 out of 82

Hertz Locations in Philadelphia

Alamo

7,4

Good

39 reviews•2 locations

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Sixt

6,0

Okay

86 reviews•2 locations

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2,0

Poor|Jan 2024

Sixt is absolutely the worst car rental in US. They will look for anything to add up charges. Dishonest and predatory. Do NOT recommend to anyone. Something to note, cars are smaller compared to other rental companies for the same class.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

I will never rent cars from Sixt again. Ever. In selected the wrong date for a rental and promptly canceled the reservation one week before the rental date. Sixt forced me to pay $100 to cancel. This is grossly unfair and a predatory business practice.

4,0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Car had damage to it. Engine needed maintenance but only found this out after turning the car on for the second time. Price quoted was not remotely close to the final cost.

2,0

Poor|May 2022

Despite getting a confirmation from Kayak 3 hrs before pickup, when we Ubered to the place we were told that the lady at the counter kept insisting systems were down and this reservation from Kayak was in error. She said there were no vehicles available thought the lot outside had plenty of cars… terrible experience

10,0

Wonderful|May 2022

travelled on a anniversary trip and got a class upgrade for free. the car was great and the staff super friendly

1 out of 29

Avis

5,6

Fair

65 reviews•8 locations

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2,0

Poor|May 2025

The pick up was understaffed and poorly run. It took one and one half hours to pick up the car after arriving to the pick up location. After a long flight and a long drive ahead this lack of efficient service is unexceptable.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2024

The bus driver had some right wing media radio blaring. Then the pickup center was hot and I had to wait an hour to get my car which was not even close to the one I reserved.

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

All good. Loved the convenience of picking up the rental right at the station.

4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Poor Customer service/attitude

4,0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

The car smelled like cigarette smoke when we got in. One of the windshield wipers didn't work properly. We were charged for an extra day because we dropped off the car a little outside business hours (traffic was really bad because of the rain).

4,0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

The office was closed before scheduled, so we couldn't return the car accordingly.

1 out of 22

Thrifty

4,4

Mediocre

80 reviews•4 locations

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6,0

Okay|Sept 2023

When booking the car no mention was made that the car was at the airport. Fortunately Thrifty is owned by Herrz who took action to loan us a car in the train station. However, on return there was confusion about closing the contract resulting in us not knowing the cost of the rental.

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Never was able to pick up my car; was never informed about rental terms in terms of eligibility

6,0

Okay|Aug 2022

Pick up process was poor. The wait fir and obtaining the rental car took an inordinate amount of time. There were over $358 of undisclosed fees.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2022

They didn’t have our vehicle so we had to PAY for an upgrade to fit our family. The lady we dealt with was rude as heck. The upgrade we paid for was dirty with food and mold in the cup holders. NEVER AGAIN!

1 out of 27

Car hire FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a car in Philadelphia for a week from National?
Hiring a car in Philadelphia for a week can be a great option for travel. National, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R11 197/week on 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.

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

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Which car hire company has the most locations in Philadelphia?

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 1 July 2025.

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