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Philadelphia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Philadelphia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 June 2025.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.20

Average price per day

S$ 107

Cheapest price per day

S$ 107

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 6 June 2025.

January

S$ 55

February

S$ 52

March

S$ 59

April

S$ 65

May

S$ 78

June

S$ 91

July

S$ 93

August

S$ 84

September

S$ 73

October

S$ 72

November

S$ 72

December

S$ 73

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 6 June 2025.

Small cars

S$ 32 - S$ 107

All Car Types

S$ 49 - S$ 123

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 55/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 107/day). In fact, February is about 42% 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, hiring a small car saves you 23% 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 medium car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 59/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 118/day). In fact, January is about 12% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 16% 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 S$ 45/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 101/day). In fact, January is about 15% 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, hiring 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.

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 6 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Philadelphia, such as Budget, Payless and Dollar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Philadelphia, including Budget, Payless and Dollar.

Budget

5.9
Fair
102 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Payless

5.6
Fair
129 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.9

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
101 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

Hertz

4.8
Mediocre
246 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Alamo

7.4
Good
41 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Sixt

5.9
Fair
93 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Avis

5.6
Fair
70 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
80 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 107/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 107/day from Sixt, booked on Jun. 1.

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

    Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Philadelphia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 749 per week.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent 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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