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Cheap Car Hire in Philadelphia from $46

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Philadelphia with a pick-up date of 8/9 and drop-off date of 15/9. 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.
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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 11 June 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.82

Average price per day

$64

Cheapest price per day

$46

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 11 June 2026.

There are 25 hire agencies servicing Philadelphia. These agencies, altogether, have 97 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Philadelphia with prices from $46 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Philadelphia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Best car hire deals found in Philadelphia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Philadelphia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Philadelphia with an average daily rate of $65. Data was last updated on 11 June 2026.
Citroen C4$46/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen C4
Mitsubishi Mirage$48/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Camry$54/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

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 $68/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 17% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia?

Looking to hire a car in Philadelphia? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $37.16/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $42.12/day.

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 203 reviews). Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 94 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 January, when you can expect to pay $66/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Philadelphia is July ($114/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

$66

February

$68

March

$78

April

$77

May

$91

June

$104

July

$114

August

$93

September

$73

October

$74

November

$74

December

$78

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Philadelphia. Compact cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar).

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.

Top hire 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 11 June 2026.

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
203 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.9

Budget

6.1
Okay
94 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Payless

6.0
Okay
86 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Avis

5.5
Fair
61 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.3
Mediocre
61 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.1

Alamo

7.8
Good
24 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

National

7.7
Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

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 reviews20 locations
Overview

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 11 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $64/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $51/day from Sixt, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Philadelphia for about $526 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Philadelphia it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Philadelphia can be found for $2,254. You can find car hire deals to be on average $75 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Philadelphia for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Philadelphia is $0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Philadelphia. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Philadelphia for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 11 June 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($34+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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