Car Hire in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, USA - Pennsylvania
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Philadelphia International Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£40.68 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or comparable
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£42.60 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or comparable
Compact (Nissan Versa)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£48.70 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£49.45 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Philadelphia International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£50.25 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or comparable
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£73.80 per day
Philadelphia International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£76.83 per day
30th Street Station
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£81.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:39 on 02/04/2025. 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
£58 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%
Score
10.0 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.71 per litre or £2.69 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.60 per litre or £2.29 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.81 per litre or £3.07 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 £49.18 per day
  • From Philadelphia to Toronto - 11 offers from £80.82 per day

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
£32.17
January
£26.45
February
£29.23
March
£37.54
April
£49.60
May
£63.69
June
£51.77
July
£37.88
August
£36.94
September
£40.54
October
£35.76
November
£38.29
December
The best month to hire a car in Philadelphia is February (when the average price is £26.45 per day). This is 34% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring in June (when the average price is £63.69).

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
5
January
8
February
6
March
7
April
5
May
6
June
5
July
5
August
9
September
8
October
5
November
6
December

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 November, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Philadelphia by Monthly Searches
98%
January
135%
February
137%
March
40%
April
35%
May
37%
June
72%
July
56%
August
95%
September
53%
October
221%
November
221%
December

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 £41 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
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Jeep Wrangler 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs

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
£57.93
Lowest daily price
£40.68
Total cars available
598

Top 10 suppliers in Philadelphia in 2025

Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.1 / 18 reviews
4 locations
£42 - £97
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£57 - £186
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 17 reviews
3 locations
£41 - £95
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.9 / 2 reviews
2 locations
£47 - £119
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.8 / 1 review
5 locations
£47 - £119
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
6 locations
£46 - £251
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£59 - £187
Payless
Payless
Average 7.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
£59 - £187
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£59 - £170
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 5 reviews
8 locations
£46 - £279
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