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Cheap Car Hire in Philadelphia from R727

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 18/1 and drop-off date of 25/1. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Philadelphia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Philadelphia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 4 January 2025.

January

R766

February

R822

March

R934

April

R1 065

May

R1 196

June

R1 308

July

R1 345

August

R1 214

September

R1 065

October

R1 046

November

R1 046

December

R1 046

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Philadelphia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 4 January 2025.

There are, in total, 95 car hire locations in Philadelphia that are operated by 22 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R727/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Philadelphia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

R1 193+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 059+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 038+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Philadelphia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 January 2025.

Medium cars

R624 - R2 315

All Car Types

R624 - R2 279

To hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of R922/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~R624/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 315/day). In fact, October is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, renting a medium car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Philadelphia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of R953/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~R624/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 333/day). In fact, October is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, renting a SUV saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Philadelphia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi A3R727/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

Top rental 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 4 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Philadelphia, including Sixt, Payless and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Sixt

5,7
Fair
105 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Payless

5,6
Fair
130 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,9

Dollar

5,0
Fair
104 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

5,5

Hertz

4,8
Mediocre
248 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

5,0

Alamo

7,6
Good
45 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Budget

5,8
Fair
99 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

Avis

5,6
Fair
68 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,4

Thrifty

4,6
Mediocre
82 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

5,8

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

5,2

Best Philadelphia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Philadelphia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Philadelphia with an average daily rate of R867. Data was last updated on 4 January 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Philadelphia. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Audi A3R727/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Toyota Corolla QuestR730/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R797/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Philadelphia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Philadelphia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R727/day), Thrifty (R730/day), and Alamo (R757/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Philadelphia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8,5 rating), Alamo (7,6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Philadelphia.

  • What are petrol prices like in Philadelphia?

    The average price of petrol in Philadelphia is R16,83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R757 and R1 093 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Philadelphia for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R6 965/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Philadelphia for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 30% to make it a great deal in Philadelphia. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Philadelphia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    It costs R0 for a weekend car hire in Philadelphia, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Philadelphia in February, prices are R0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Philadelphia is Standard (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

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 4 January 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 (R38+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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