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Cheap Car Rentals in Philadelphia from S$ 60

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 6-3 and drop-off date of 8-3. 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 5 February 2025.

January

S$ 58

February

S$ 61

March

S$ 67

April

S$ 77

May

S$ 86

June

S$ 94

July

S$ 96

August

S$ 88

September

S$ 77

October

S$ 75

November

S$ 75

December

S$ 77

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 rent in Philadelphia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 February 2025.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Philadelphia this past week from 96 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Philadelphia SUV hire start from S$ 60/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 74+

Compact

Compact

S$ 75+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 76+

Standard

Standard

S$ 76+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 88+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 93+

Premium

Premium

S$ 85+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 88+

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 5 February 2025.

Small cars

S$ 54 - S$ 132

All Car Types

S$ 56 - S$ 130

To hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 66/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 132/day). In fact, February is about 20% 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 21% 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 S$ 75/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 125/day). In fact, January 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 S$ 54/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 131/day). In fact, March is about 2% 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 saves you 36% 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 SUV in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of S$ 65/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States (~S$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~S$ 113/day). In fact, January is about 16% 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 22% 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:

Honda CityS$ 74/day
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Honda City
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 75/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Top rental agencies in Philadelphia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Philadelphia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Philadelphia. Reviews were last updated on 5 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Philadelphia, such as Budget, Sixt and Payless. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Philadelphia, including Budget, Sixt and Payless.

Budget

5.9
Fair
101 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Sixt

5.7
Fair
103 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
103 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.5

Hertz

4.8
Mediocre
248 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.7

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

7.7

Value

7.4

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

4.5
Mediocre
81 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

5.1

Best Philadelphia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Philadelphia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Philadelphia with an average daily rate of S$ 83. Data was last updated on 5 February 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Philadelphia we've found at this time. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Volkswagen T-CrossS$ 60/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 74/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda FitS$ 75/day
4
5
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A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Philadelphia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Philadelphia?

    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: Dollar (S$ 60/day), Thrifty (S$ 60/day), and Hertz (S$ 74/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 S$ 1.23/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 55 and S$ 79 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Philadelphia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 396 per week.

  • 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 29% 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?

    Typically, how long you can rent 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?

    Class Intermediate Car, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Philadelphia according to Cheapflights users.

Luxury car rentals in Philadelphia

Find luxury car rental deals in Philadelphia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Philadelphia cost an average of S$ 134 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 February 2025.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Philadelphia by selecting one of these great deals we've found. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 80/day
5
4
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A/C
BMW 5 Series
Audi Q5S$ 80/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 104/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Philadelphia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Philadelphia. Deals were last updated on 5 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Philadelphia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 43+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 43+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 67+

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