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Cheap Car Hire in Philadelphia

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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?

Book your car hire in Philadelphia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R861/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 427% off the average price.

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 125 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R720/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July (R1 283/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

R755

February

R720

March

R808

April

R896

May

R1 054

June

R1 230

July

R1 283

August

R1 160

September

R1 001

October

R984

November

R984

December

R1 001

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.

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 7 July 2025.
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 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
125 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
244 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

5,0

Alamo

7,3
Good
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Sixt

6,0
Okay
86 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,0

Avis

5,6
Fair
65 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,7

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Philadelphia for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Philadelphia for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R12 341/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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