Car Rental in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, USA - Pennsylvania
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Philadelphia International Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$45.53 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Intermediate
Honda Civic or similar
Honda Civic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$50.15 per day
30th Street Station
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$55.73 per day
30th Street Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$69.23 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Philadelphia International Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$74.37 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$84.19 per day
30th Street Station
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$86.16 per day
30th Street Station
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$87.56 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:33 PM on 10/4/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 56 km/h or 25 - 35 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$0.99 per liter or $3.75 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.91 per liter or $3.44 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon

Why rent a car in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is the place where the nation of the United States of America was born. It is a historic city, and at the same time modern. There's an endless amount to see and do, and you can always visit other places nearby if you have a rental car. 

One-Way Car Rentals in Philadelphia

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Philadelphia and drop off in another city include:

  • From Philadelphia to Newark - 18 offers from $64.08 per day
  • From Philadelphia to Toronto - 11 offers from $105.31 per day

Top ways to enter Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is, of course, the best way to reach the city from afar. It is just south of the city. Rental cars can be picked up from all major companies here. 

If you find cheaper or better flights, you can also fly into Baltimore (BWI) or Newark as they are a reasonable drive away. You can find plenty of rental cars at either or can take the train to Philadelphia and then pick one up.

The Northeast Corridor is the region of the US with significant passenger train traffic. Connections from Washington D.C to New York pass through Philadephlia all day long. There are rental locations in and near the 30th Street Station. 

You can also drive to the city from neighboring states and western Pennsylvania (along the Pennsylvania Turnpike). 

City facts

Philly, the City of Brother Love, is the cradle of American history. No tour of the American northeast would be complete without it. There's lots of history to learn about aside from just seeing the Liberty Bell. 

The local specialty to eat is cheesesteak, which is actually a sandwich with meat and melted cheese. Geno's and Pat's are the most famous rivals, sitting across from each other on S 9th Street. 

Top sights and activities

Philadelphia Museum of Art - While running up the steps of it ala Rocky is certainly something to be done, keep going and go inside it to explore word-class art. 

Independence Historic Park - See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Hall, and other historic buildings and learn all about the birth of the United States. 

Sports - The city is well-known for its sports teams and fans (both good and bad). The city has teams in all of the four major sports leagues - the Eagles in the NFL, the 76ers in the NBA, the Phillies in the MLB, and the Flyers in the NHL.

Toll roads

You'll encounter toll roads in Philly and in the surrounding states. An E-Pass is highly recommended. If you have your own, ask your rental company if you can use it. If you don't, ask them about renting one from them. Many toll roads are all-electronic now, so you can no longer pay at a toll booth. 

Ideas for day trips

Hershey - America's most famous brand of chocolate is made in Hershey, PA. In addition to Chocolate World, there's also Hershey Park, a theme park. 

Gettysburg - The most famous battle of the Civil War was fought near Gettysburg. The battlefield is now a National Historic Military Park. Visit the museum then spend time seeing where it all happened. 

Jersey Shore - If it's summer and you want to hit the beach, it's not that far to drive to the Jersey Shore. Though it has a certain reputation thanks to the MTV show, there are plenty of nice places you can find away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach. 

Further destinations

New York City - The natural next stop for many is the largest city in the US. It's an experience that should be missed. It has so much to offer, you can return again and again and never get tired of it. 

Washington, D.C - To the south, the next stop for many is the capital of the country. There you can learn even more about its history. All of the museums are free. You can also tour the Capitol Building and the White House. 

Pittsburgh - If you want to stick with Pennsylvania, head to the other side of the state to the City of Bridges. The main city of the steel industry throughout much of the 20th century, it has now reinvented itself as a modern city with two world-class universities and one of the best hospital systems in the country. There's an endless amount to see and do in the city from taking the inclines up the hill to cruising the three rivers. 

Car rental prices in Philadelphia

  • Convertibles - from $154 per day
  • Large cars - from $49 per day
  • Medium cars - from $46 per day
  • Vans - from $88 per day
  • Premium cars - from $68 per day
  • Small cars - from $56 per day
  • SUVs - from $51 per day
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Top 8 cities near Philadelphia

  1. 88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
  2. 94.1 km / 58.5 miles away
  3. 133.9 km / 83.2 miles away
  4. 167.9 km / 104.3 miles away
  5. 246.1 km / 152.9 miles away
  6. 355.7 km / 221 miles away
  7. 430.2 km / 267.3 miles away
  8. 481.3 km / 299.1 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

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

Car rental prices in Philadelphia vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Philadelphia
$59.61
January
$56.42
February
$67.87
March
$50.16
April
$65.45
May
$81.94
June
$68.31
July
$52.20
August
$48.75
September
$41.86
October
$64.79
November
$50.84
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Philadelphia is October (when prices average $41.86 per day). This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $81.94).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Philadelphia?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Philadelphia
3
January
3
February
11
March
7
April
5
May
6
June
5
July
5
August
9
September
6
October
7
November
7
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Philadelphia?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Philadelphia is September, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Philadelphia by pick-up date relative to the average
57%
January
32%
February
44%
March
95%
April
95%
May
95%
June
196%
July
164%
August
259%
September
69%
October
63%
November
32%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 7
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo, Payless
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Premium cars
Lowest price $46 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Bolt 5 1 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Kia Soul
10/31/23
We ate at amazing restaurants and saw beautiful fall foliage around Ambler and Valley Forge Park.
Photo 1 by Tara W. about renting a Kia Soul in Philadelphia (10/31/23) Photo 2 by Tara W. about renting a Kia Soul in Philadelphia (10/31/23)
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
8/9/23
Trip was amazing - Poconos fresh air and beautiful nature, waterfalls, ATV rides in dirt - that was fun, hiking in nature, late evening fires and s'mores, feeding deers. Unforgettable experiences.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$69.12
Lowest daily price
$45.53
Total cars available
858

Top 9 suppliers in Philadelphia in 2024

Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.9 / 16 reviews
1 location
$46 - $114
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.8 / 5 reviews
2 locations
$46 - $106
Alamo
Alamo
Good 7.8 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$66 - $222
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
2 locations
$71 - $117
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.8
1 location
$69 - $197
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.8
5 locations
Budget
Budget
Good 7.7
5 locations
$56 - $196
National
National
Good 7.6
2 locations
$70 - $267
Payless
Payless
Good 7.5 / 2 reviews
1 location
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