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Cheap Car Hire in Philadelphia from £31

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 27/1 and drop-off date of 6/2. 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 2024

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 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.71

Average price per day

£38

Cheapest price per day

£31

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 19 December 2024.

January

£32

February

£34

March

£39

April

£44

May

£50

June

£55

July

£56

August

£51

September

£44

October

£44

November

£44

December

£41

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 19 December 2024.

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: £31/day). Explore 6 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

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire 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 19 December 2024.

Small cars

£39 - £58

All Car Types

£39 - £67

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £45/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£58/day). In fact, January is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a small car saves you 10% 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £45/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£58/day). In fact, February is about 27% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 10% 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 large car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £59/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Philadelphia, the United States (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£82/day). In fact, January is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. 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 large 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 £48/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£79/day). In fact, January is about 23% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 4% 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:

To hire a van in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £85/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in Philadelphia, the United States (~£48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£180/day). In fact, December is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a van is 41% more expensive. 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £48/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Philadelphia, the United States (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£82/day). In fact, May is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a pickup truck saves you 4% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £59/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Philadelphia, the United States (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£92/day). In fact, February is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a luxury car is 15% more expensive. 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of £62/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Philadelphia, the United States (~£75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£115/day). In fact, April is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Philadelphia, hiring a convertible is 20% more expensive. 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.

Vauxhall Crossland£35/day
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Vauxhall Crossland
Toyota Aygo£37/day
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Toyota Aygo

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 19 December 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Philadelphia area such as Budget, Payless and Sixt. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Philadelphia, including Budget, Payless and Sixt.

Budget

5.8
Fair
100 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.1

Payless

5.7
Fair
134 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.9

Sixt

5.7
Fair
110 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.0
Fair
104 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

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

7.7
Good
46 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

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 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 £40. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
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.
Vauxhall Astra£31/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Jeep Compass£33/day
5
M
A/C
Jeep Compass
Opel Insignia£34/day
5
M
A/C
Opel Insignia

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Philadelphia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £38/day when booking a car hire in Philadelphia. The absolute best deal a user found was for £25/day from Dollar, booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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 (£31/day), Hertz (£33/day), and Thrifty (£35/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 (7.1 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 £0.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £32 and £46 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Philadelphia for about £283 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 30% on your car hire. For a below average price in Philadelphia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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 £1,213 (£40/day) on average.

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

    £33 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Philadelphia. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £52 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

    The most popular car to hire while in Philadelphia is the Nissan Versa Note, which is a Compact vehicle.

Small car hires in Philadelphia

Find small car hire deals in Philadelphia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Philadelphia cost an average of £47 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Kia Picanto£46/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i10£47/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£47/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car hires in Philadelphia

Find luxury car hire deals in Philadelphia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Philadelphia cost an average of £61 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Philadelphia by selecting one these great deals we've found. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Audi A6£43/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Jaguar XF£44/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF
Jaguar XF£44/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF

People carrier hires in Philadelphia

Find people carrier hire deals in Philadelphia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Philadelphia cost an average of £61 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a people carrier in the Philadelphia area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Ford Galaxy£53/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Ford Galaxy£53/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Nissan Serena£53/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena

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 19 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£38+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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