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Cheap Car Hire in Philadelphia from £23

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 10/7 and drop-off date of 18/7. 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 2025

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 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of gas per litre

£0.68

Average price per day

£45

Cheapest price per day

£23

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 13 June 2025.

There are, in total, 94 car hire locations in Philadelphia that are operated by 23 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £23/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from Philadelphia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare car hire deals in Philadelphia by type

Here are the best Philadelphia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Philadelphia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Philadelphia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Philadelphia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Philadelphia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Philadelphia pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Philadelphia luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Focus£23/day
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Ford Focus
Volkswagen Polo£31/day
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Volkswagen Polo

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 £32. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
The best prices on car hires in Philadelphia we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Ford Focus£23/day
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Ford Focus
Ford Mondeo£24/day
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Ford Mondeo
Peugeot 5008£24/day
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Peugeot 5008

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Philadelphia, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £37, which is about 36% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Philadelphia with deals as low as £20.03/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £20.64/day.

What is the best car rental company in Philadelphia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Philadelphia is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 102 reviews). Payless (rated 5.6/10 with 129 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Philadelphia? February is the cheapest month, costing about £30 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £54. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£32

February

£30

March

£34

April

£38

May

£45

June

£52

July

£54

August

£49

September

£42

October

£41

November

£41

December

£42

What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Philadelphia are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Philadelphia?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 20 locations in Philadelphia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 13 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Philadelphia area such as Budget, Payless and Dollar. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Philadelphia, including Budget, Payless and Dollar.

Budget

5.9
Fair
102 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Payless

5.6
Fair
129 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.9

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
101 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4

Hertz

4.8
Mediocre
246 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Alamo

7.4
Good
40 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Sixt

6.0
Okay
92 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
66 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.4

Thrifty

4.4
Mediocre
80 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £45/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for £31/day from Provider's pick, 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 £431 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?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Philadelphia is £1,846 (£62/day) on average.

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

    £0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Philadelphia. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £41 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£33+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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