Most popular company | GETAROUND |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.41 |
Average price per day | $57 |
Cheapest price per day | $25 |
January
$41
February
$44
March
$50
April
$57
May
$64
June
$70
July
$72
August
$65
September
$57
October
$56
November
$56
December
$54
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.
Small cars | $46 - $81 | |
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All Car Types | $60 - $97 |
To rent a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $57/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$81/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a small 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 small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $63/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$84/day). In fact, March is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $79/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Philadelphia, the United States (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$107/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a large car is 13% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $72/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$100/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a SUV is 3% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $107/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Philadelphia, the United States (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$129/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a van is 36% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a pickup truck in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $58/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Philadelphia, the United States (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$102/day). In fact, December is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a pickup truck 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.
To rent a luxury car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Philadelphia, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$127/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a luxury car is 17% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a convertible in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of $111/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Philadelphia, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$144/day). In fact, December is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Philadelphia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Philadelphia, renting a convertible is 37% 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.
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For a cheap rental car in Philadelphia, you need to be at least 21 years old and have an unexpired credit card. Car rental locations in Philadelphia will impose certain restrictions on underage drivers, so be prepared to pay "Youthful Driver" fees if you're under 25. While an active government-issued driver's license will serve as an ID for US citizens, foreigners may need to present both a passport and an International Driver's License (IDL) if their original driver’s license is not in English. EU citizens can purchase and operate any car rental, but their license must remain valid for the entire rental period.
Because of their small size, toddlers and young children must be restrained in age- and weight-appropriate child or booster seats. All passengers in your cheap car rentals in Philadelphia must also wear seat belts at all times. You're required to keep within the speed limits and to yield the right of way to pedestrians, cyclists, and service vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances. You may not text while driving or drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08% or higher in your car rentals in Philadelphia. These crimes can result in subsequent fines, license revocation, or even jail time for you. If you’re unsure about Philadelphia’s traffic regulations or the laws in another city you plan to visit, check with the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to get accurate information on driving laws.
You’ll do well with a compact rental car to help you navigate the busy streets of Philadelphia. If you're going to do a lot of off-the-beaten-path driving, consider a mid-sized SUV, which is ideal for families. If you want to take your camper with you through various scenic routes, you can rent a pickup truck; that way, you can stop and set up a tent anytime you want. To treat yourself in the City of Brotherly Love, why not go for luxury car rentals in Philadelphia like the standard-size Ford Mustang convertible? Or, choose among the vast fleet of sports cars available in the various car-rental locations in Philadelphia.
For an incredibly walkable and densely populated city, Philadelphia has thousands of available on-street parking, as well as neighborhood parking spots. You can only safely park for a maximum of two hours; Philadelphia is serious about parking and will issue tickets for violations. It helps to check all residential and business-area signs to determine parking regulations, i.e., the time limits and hourly rates.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a rental car in Philadelphia. The best deal a user found was for $21/day from Getaround, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Philadelphia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($31/day), Hertz ($31/day), and Thrifty ($32/day).
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 rental car companies in Philadelphia.
The average gas price in Philadelphia is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Getaround is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in Philadelphia. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $319 per week.
Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 30% in Philadelphia - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Philadelphia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
Prices can be as low as $1,366 if you consider booking with Getaround. That price represents savings of 81% compared to the Philadelphia average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Philadelphia is on average $1,366 ($46/day).
For a weekend car rental in Philadelphia, you can expect the average price to be around $76. Usually a Intermediate rental in Philadelphia is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Intermediate for January, it will cost approximately $57 per day.
Hyundai Santa Fe, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to rent at Philadelphia according to Cheapflights users.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($34+).