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Philadelphia car rentals in 2026

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 4 August 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 112

Average price per day

₹ 7,874

Cheapest price per day

₹ 5,369
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Cheapflights insights for Philadelphia car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Philadelphia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 4,574/day – about 7,820% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia with deals as low as ₹ 61/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 73/day.

What is the best car rental company in Philadelphia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Philadelphia is Hertz (rated 4.7/10 with 176 reviews). Payless (rated 6.0/10 with 74 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
4.7
Payless
Payless
6.0
Budget
Budget
6.0
Avis
Avis
5.4

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

At Philadelphia, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,384. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,433 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Philadelphia, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,384. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,433 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 4,384

February

₹ 4,574

March

₹ 5,241

April

₹ 5,146

May

₹ 6,004

June

₹ 7,242

July

₹ 7,433

August

₹ 6,004

September

₹ 4,860

October

₹ 4,955

November

₹ 4,955

December

₹ 5,241

What car do most people rent in Philadelphia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Philadelphia are the following: Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Forte 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.

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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 4 August 2026.

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
176 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Payless

6.0
Okay
74 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.3

Budget

6.0
Okay
90 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.3

Avis

5.4
Fair
62 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.6
Mediocre
50 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.4

Alamo

7.8
Good
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

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
16 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 7,874/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 5,369/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Philadelphia for about ₹ 33,513 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Philadelphia.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in Philadelphia for a month is ₹ 143,627. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 62+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 69+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 62+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 117+

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