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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.2 rating), Alamo (8.1 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Philadelphia.

What are gas prices like in Philadelphia?

The average gas price in Philadelphia is ₱59.42/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,674 and ₱3,862 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

From Dollar you can rent a car in Philadelphia from about ₱23,100 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent 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 34% on your car rental. For a below average price in Philadelphia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Philadelphia?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Philadelphia.

What car do most people rent in Philadelphia?

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

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Philadelphia?

January

₱2,307

February

₱2,538

March

₱2,826

April

₱3,057

May

₱3,172

June

₱3,460

July

₱3,576

August

₱3,345

September

₱2,999

October

₱3,057

November

₱2,768

December

₱2,768

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Philadelphia

	Small cars	₱2,478 - ₱9,818
	All Car Types	₱2,322 - ₱9,818

To rent a small car in Philadelphia, the United States, you would pay an average price of ₱2,165/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Philadelphia, the United States (~₱2,478/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~₱9,818/day). In fact, February is about 14% 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 20% 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.

Top rental agencies in Philadelphia

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Philadelphia, such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alamo

8.2

Very good

229 reviews•2 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6

Good

106 reviews•18 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Philadelphia

Avis

5.8

Fair

103 reviews•9 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

All good. Loved the convenience of picking up the rental right at the station.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Poor Customer service/attitude

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

The car smelled like cigarette smoke when we got in. One of the windshield wipers didn't work properly. We were charged for an extra day because we dropped off the car a little outside business hours (traffic was really bad because of the rain).

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

The office was closed before scheduled, so we couldn't return the car accordingly.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Fast check in. Faster return. Rude staff at check in at 1324 Arch Street in Philadelphia.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Shockingly bad cleanliness. Had to try and clean car myself, but was so dirty that I didn’t want to touch any buttons in the car and th sort on the seats marked my clothing. Tried to return the car to the next Avis/budget branch a few miles down the road, but they had no stock, so had to clean it as best as possible and continue. Never using this brand again.

1 out of 35

Budget

5.8

Fair

238 reviews•7 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Our car had trash in it and very little gas when we picked it up, later realized that the trunk did not lock.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great return process.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

We rented an EV but on arrival they did not have any EVs charged. The replacement vehicle was nice but smelled significantly of smoke and we did not have time to return to attempt to get another vehicle.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

We’ve rented a lot of cars while traveling and this was easily the most stressful and strange experience. We paid for a premium luxury SUV and they brought out the dirtiest, oldest rental car we’ve ever seen. 81K miles on the clock and showed every one of them. They then tried to put us in a small sedan - there are four of us and we had four suitcases … So they said we could take a Ford Explorer. We said that was fine but we’d like the difference in cost refunded as it would have been $100 cheaper to rent that one. They said they couldn’t do that. Finally, they found us a premium luxury SUV that was (mostly) clean. Just a really bizarre experience and they kept saying there was nothing they could do, until we said we’d like to cancel and we’d walk down to another rental company. What should have taken 15 minutes ended up being an hour and a half. Totally put us off ever renting from Budget again.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

There were coffee spills and a small bag of trash in the car. It was obvious they relied on the previous renters to do the cleaning. It seems like the staff didn't check the car before my use. The car was fine, the gas was full and there was no damage to the vehicle, but it could have been cleaned better and it also had the scent of cigarettes.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Line to pickup was a disaster. For awhile no one was even at the counter despite a line of 20+. System to get cars was very inefficient so each person getting their car took way longer than it should. Do not blame the counter representatives who did the best they could, but everything was poorly organized and poorly run.

1 out of 80

Payless

5.8

Fair

226 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

The man driving the pickup van was very nice and personable. The young woman at the counter inside the office was brusque and not very friendly.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Pick up and drop off was nightmare had to call to get shuttle on pick up and drop off waited for almost 40 minutes for shuttle leave the rental depot to bring to airport almost missed flight. Needs to have a more frequent shuttle or workers drive customers in the rentals.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Office is pretty dingy

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Unable to cancel reservation online or on the phone.

8.0

Very good|Aug 2022

Please let people know about after-hours drop-off location. I didn't know I would be dropping off after hours and didn't realize that it was at a different location. Then the email they said to use to tell them I dropped off the car didn't work. I called to let them know. The rep said she would confirm but never did.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2022

Car was very dirty inside and out and could tell it had been smoked in.

1 out of 76

Dollar

5.0

Fair

182 reviews•4 locations

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Thrifty

5.0

Fair

166 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Okay|Sep 2023

When booking the car no mention was made that the car was at the airport. Fortunately Thrifty is owned by Herrz who took action to loan us a car in the train station. However, on return there was confusion about closing the contract resulting in us not knowing the cost of the rental.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Never was able to pick up my car; was never informed about rental terms in terms of eligibility

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

Pick up process was poor. The wait fir and obtaining the rental car took an inordinate amount of time. There were over $358 of undisclosed fees.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

They didn’t have our vehicle so we had to PAY for an upgrade to fit our family. The lady we dealt with was rude as heck. The upgrade we paid for was dirty with food and mold in the cup holders. NEVER AGAIN!

1 out of 56

Hertz

4.9

Mediocre

473 reviews•19 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Just an awful experience. I had prepaid for my rental at Hertz a month in advance. I was using the car to go out of state for a vacation. When I went to pick up my rental, I was told there was no car available. Then...I was made to call the 800 number to get a refund!! The rental agent at the Wood St. hertz location are beyond rude!! They offered me no help at all!! I ended up getting a rental through Enterprise. Hertz has lost me as a customer!!!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Bert employee was an hour late to work. Once she arrived we found out they didn’t have the car we reserved. Had to find an enterprise and Uber there. We were 90 minutes late leaving because of hertz. Never again.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They had no cars and I was left stranded. Worst experience. If I had to go to a new location, it would have cost triple

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

So bad!!!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Long wait to get car. Had to extend my rental and it was expensive and customer service was bad

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I booked a car rental, only to show up and have them tell me they didn't have a car available. So I spent money on an Uber to and from the location for no reason.

1 out of 158

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Car rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Philadelphia?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.2 rating), Alamo (8.1 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Philadelphia.
What are gas prices like in Philadelphia?
The average gas price in Philadelphia is ₱59.42/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,674 and ₱3,862 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Philadelphia for a week from Dollar?
From Dollar you can rent a car in Philadelphia from about ₱23,100 per week on average.
How far in advance should I rent 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 34% on your car rental. For a below average price in Philadelphia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Philadelphia?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Philadelphia.
What car do most people rent in Philadelphia?
The most popular car to hire while in Philadelphia is the Nissan Versa, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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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 April 27, 2024.

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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 April 27, 2024.

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 April 27, 2024.

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

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