Car Hire in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia International Airport
Compact SUV
Buick Encore or comparable
$48.39 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Intermediate SUV
Midsize (Toyota RAV4) or comparable
$51.95 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
$54.72 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
$59.30 per day
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Philadelphia International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
$66.25 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
$83.59 per day
30th Street Station
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
$135.18 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
$143.57 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:37 on 24/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
$80 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 56 km/h or 25 - 35 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
$0.91 per litre or $3.44 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$0.79 per litre or $2.99 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.06 per litre or $4.01 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Philadelphia
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Philadelphia and drop off in another city include:
- From Philadelphia to Newark - 18 offers from $66.46 per day
- From Philadelphia to Toronto - 11 offers from $109.22 per day
Top location near Philadelphia
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Philadelphia the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Philadelphia fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Philadelphia
The best month to hire a car in Philadelphia is February (when the average price is $35.85 per day). This is 34% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in June (when the average price is $86.32).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Philadelphia?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in September, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in January, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Philadelphia
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Philadelphia?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Philadelphia is December, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Philadelphia by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, SIXT, Alamo, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $48 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Jeep Wrangler | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Jeep Wrangler | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$80.37
Lowest daily price
$48.39
Total cars available
538
Top 10 suppliers in Philadelphia in 2025
Dollar
4 locations
$50 - $138
Thrifty
3 locations
$48 - $135
Alamo
2 locations
$77 - $198
SIXT
2 locations
$52 - $164
Hertz
5 locations
$52 - $164
Budget
6 locations
$59 - $198
National
2 locations
$79 - $209
Payless
1 location
$79 - $209
Enterprise
1 location
$78 - $187
Avis
8 locations
$62 - $220
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