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Philadelphia car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Philadelphia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 June 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R19,24

Average price per day

R2 244

Cheapest price per day

R1 970
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Cheapflights insights for Philadelphia car hires

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?

Book your car hire in Philadelphia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R796/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 271% 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 Hertz (rated 4.6/10 with 198 reviews). Payless (rated 6.1/10 with 83 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.6
Payless
Payless
6.1
Budget
Budget
6.0
Avis
Avis
5.5

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Philadelphia is January, when you can expect to pay R763/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (R1 310/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

R763

February

R796

March

R912

April

R895

May

R1 061

June

R1 244

July

R1 310

August

R1 078

September

R846

October

R862

November

R862

December

R912

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 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 25 June 2026.

Hertz

4,6
Mediocre
198 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,9

Payless

6,1
Okay
83 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,4

Budget

6,0
Okay
93 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,3

Avis

5,5
Fair
61 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,4

Thrifty

4,3
Mediocre
58 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

5,2

Alamo

7,8
Good
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,6

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

7,4
Good
15 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R2 244/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 970/day from Alamo, booked on Jun. 20.

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

    Hiring a car in Philadelphia for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R11 282/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.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Philadelphia is R48 352 (R1 612/day) on average.

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