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What car hire company in Philadelphia has the most locations?
Hertz has the most locations of any car hire company in Philadelphia, with 21 locations.
What car do most people hire in Philadelphia?
When hiring a car in Philadelphia, most of our users will opt for the Toyota Camry at $85/day on average. The second most popular is the Mazda Mazda3 car hire for an average of $75/day. Our users have found Toyota Camry hires in Philadelphia for as low as $70/day and Mazda Mazda3 hires for as low as $75/day.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania car hire deals found on momondo
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Small cars
$36 - $112
All Car Types
$49 - $229
The average price of a small car hire in Philadelphia, the United States is $80. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Philadelphia, the United States is in February. The price is 55% lower than the rest of the year at just $36 per day. A small car rental is typically 20% less expensive than the average rental car in Philadelphia. The average price of a vehicle hire in Philadelphia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Philadelphia small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Philadelphia, the United States is $79. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Philadelphia, the United States is in February. The price is 49% lower than the rest of the year at just $41 per day. A medium car rental is typically 21% less expensive than the average rental car in Philadelphia. The average price of a vehicle hire in Philadelphia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Philadelphia medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Philadelphia, the United States is $100. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Philadelphia, the United States is in November. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A large car rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average rental car in Philadelphia. The average price of a vehicle hire in Philadelphia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Philadelphia large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Philadelphia, the United States is $108. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Philadelphia, the United States is in February. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $66 per day. A SUV rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in Philadelphia. The average price of a vehicle hire in Philadelphia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Philadelphia SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
I didn’t even get to pick up my car or use the service. I need a refund.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2025
The rental address was far from the airport, they don’t have available shuttle service, except you have to call for a pickup from there office, they charge extra payment in addition to the payment I made online
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2024
Price was good, offsite pickup and dropoff was a pain. Shuttle at pickup took way too long. Driver missed our drop off at terminal on return because he was talking and not paying attention. Will likely not use Payless again
2.0
Poor|Nov 2023
Waited 30 mInutes for shuttle. They had one
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
The shuttle driver overslept so I was not able to pickup the car. I had to get another rental at the last minute.
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
I didn't like the fact that you guys take people money for booking rentals car off their cards an leave the people stuck when the car rental place doesn't take a certain credit card an you guys get paid for a service that was never fulfilled because I didn't get a car an I would like my refund I did receive any service I guess long as you people get payed it's OK .you should let the people know that they will need a major credit card when picking up a car unsatisfied customer
The service,they treat me with no respect,not human
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Absolutely awful. Reservation wasn't able to be moved from downtown Philadelphia to the airport location. The downtown location closed at 4 but our flight was delayed so we were unable to get there on time. Guy at the desk at the airport hertz straight up told us he can't help us. Didn't attempt anything. Ended up paying TWENTY NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS for a reservation I made that was supposed to be $900. Dumpster fire of a situation and won't be using kayak for this ever again. Nor Hertz for that matter. Get bent.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I got to the pick up location and was told that they didn't have any cars. There was no email or call letting me know in advance that my rental couldn't be provided. The woman at the counter told me that the "insurance company" came and took all the cars, whatever that means, so I had to rent a car from another company.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2023
Car trunk was dirty. Gas tank only three quarters full and not indicated
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
My experience was horrible because my car shut off and wouldn’t start. It had to get towed back to hertz.
Pick up service was the best I’ve ever had. We’ve never used Alamo before. We will now always use Alamo
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
they were quick to get me in and out of the facility and on my way
2.0
Poor|July 2022
I booked rental online they refused to take my debit card I was stuck with no rental car my entire it was just awful the workers wasn't nice at all or helpful at all to resolve the issue
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2022
Clean car that was comfortable to drive. Check in and check out were smooth. No complaints. Would rent again.
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2022
The car had old windshield wipers that were falling apart. The air pressue light came on and when I filled up the tires I noticed that all of them had different PSIs.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2022
I didn’t get the car and they said they’ll cancel the booking and I get refund which never happened. Hate kayak and Alamo
The car was much bigger than expected but the price was good Due to road construction at the airport it took almost an hour to access the drop off point. That was not Sixt fault but not having a good work around for that problem caused delays in getting to terminal Overall, happy with our choice but like everything there's room for improvement Down side-we left our handicap parking placard in the car. That will be missed.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The Richard was very professional and efficient and most of all pleasant. Highest ratings for all.
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
Poor. The car had many alerts after pickup. Low tire pressure. Out of wiper fluid. Wait to pick up was approximately 45mins. Will never use this company in the future.
6.0
Okay|July 2023
Picking up was not a welcoming experience. Conveniently the BMW X1 was not available, downgraded to a GMC. The attendant had no personality, and tried to only offer me the unlimited toll package, but I notice the basic and she couldn’t explain it. Other than that, when the car was clean, the drop off experience was great, no issues, lady was helpful and nice.
Vehicle had not been cleaned after the previous rental. They ran out of cars and gave me an uncomfortable to ride in truck. I returned the vehicle with a full tank (also noted on the return invoice) and they still charged me a $17.99 refueling charge. I called customer service and asked for a refund of the refueling charge which they promptly credited to my account. The customer service representative volunteered that their system is set up to automatically add this fee for rentals driven less than 75 miles. That’s not in the rental agreement. Lower price than competitors, but annoying experience.
4.0
Mediocre|Sept 2023
The rental office turned away multiple people with reservations because they had no cars! We got lucky and got the 1 car that was delivered. Poor communications: I asked to modify the reservation for a later return but they didn’t and charged me a late fee on top of extra hours. Never emailed or gave me a receipt. But the car we got was in fine condition, no problems.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I didn't get the vehicle because they told me the won't accept the insurance I got from you on the vehicle. I want my money for the insurance back!
2.0
Poor|June 2023
Horrible. Took well over an hour to obtain the rental when we arrived at the airport - they had one person at the desk and well over 20 customers waiting in line. A very frustrating experience.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
Car was filthy , Price charged different than quoted
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Was over charged by $219 after drop off. Was on time and filled up. Disputing extra charges. Car was nice and clean.
There was nobody at my airport drop off just signed reminding customers to leave the keys in the car! I am still wondering if my drop off is confirmed. It has been over 24 hours since I dropped off the rental car and my credit card has a pending charge that is double my original booking price. If Orlando airport kiosk doesn’t staff anybody at the airport, maybe they shouldn’t advertise a 24 hour facility to help lessen confusions like the one I am wondering right now
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
The car was not what we booked for.
4.0
Mediocre|July 2023
Waited too long for shuttle to Avis Extra long wait to get to customer desk & for car to be brought to front
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Easy pickup and delivery. Asked to take pictures of car beforehand. See how that works out.
8.0
Very Good|Mar 2023
I would like a better price!
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
car was 5 years old and I paid a lot for an upper end car. Very disappointed.
The cost of a 2 week rental of a midsize suv was good. The Hertz/Dollar satellite office is not visible from the street. Also, the time it took for someone to be available begin the process of the rental, was longer than expected(10 mins). Maybe they were at lunch.
2.0
Poor|July 2023
My paid reservation was set for 12 noon stood in line for three hours yes, three hours no exaggeration until I finally received. My frontal family had to sit in a hot airport for three hours. Totally irresponsible on the car rental company.
2.0
Poor|July 2023
There was no experience. Your site allowed us to book a rental car as an alternative mode of transportation home so we stopped looking for other rental cars. When we got to the Dollar counter we found out they weren’t honoring any of the reservations made that day nor would they allow us to leave the state with their cars with our confirmed one way reservations with kayak. I’ll never use kayak again.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
I had to wait 2 hours in line to pick up my vehicle. The staff seemed like they were doing the best they could, but it was pretty ridiculous considering I had just gotten off a long flight, then had a 4 hour drive ahead of me. I'm not sure I'd rent from them again unless it was a last resort. The process seemed really inefficient.
6.0
Okay|June 2023
I believe front desk agent took advantage of the fact that booking said wild card for the car and assigned EV just to charge upgrade fee in order to get a gasoline vehicle.
The service was horrible, I had issues with my method of payments and I almost lost my car rentals reservation… very frustrating and unprofessional
2.0
Poor|May 2023
This was the worst rental car experience I've ever had.2.5 hours at the agency to pick up a car that I preordered online. Building was not air conditioned, no process followed, 2 agents with over 20 people in line, no one to bring cars or demonstrate basic use, cars just left running in the lot, no one to answer questions, wrong car was given. Never use thrifty at Philadelphia airport again!
2.0
Poor|May 2023
The online booking process was horrible. The onsite agency was short staffed, rude and took 2+ hours to release a pre booked car. The site had no air conditioning and I was 30th inline on arrival. There was no one to demonstrate the car electronics and contols including GPS, radio, windshield wipers and flashers. No one told me my rental car was ready, it was left running in the parking lot for 30 minutes while I stood outside waiting for it to arrive.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
Never again - is the only rental company that does require you.to see 2 ID incl passport, does a soft credit check, wanted to see my incoming and departing flight Information and so on Words then the immigration authorities just to grt a car - thanks bit others like Budget are much easier and customer friendly
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
We waited in line 2 hours to get to an agent. Then waited another 20 minutes to get the car. I paid for it in advance, but there was no honoring the reservations we have first. I’ve never seen anything like this- truly unreal.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
After confirming the rental/putting through the payment, the price was "adjusted" to add $40. When I got to pick up the car, it turns out the cost had actually doubled from $200 to $400ish, with an additional $200 charge that would be refunded. So I had to hand over 3x as much money as they said I would. Obviously, I didn't have a choice. Felt like highway robbery. Disgusting.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Philadelphia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my Philadelphia, Pennsylvania car hire?
When you hire a car in Philadelphia, popular agencies such as Payless, Budget, and Avis will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Philadelphia, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.
What is the best type of car to hire in Philadelphia during November?
When travelling to Philadelphia during the month of November, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Philadelphia during November, when temperatures are around 3 °C and precipitation is 91 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Philadelphia will cost you $72/day on average.
What is the speed limit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
When you hire a car in Philadelphia, you should abide by the city’s 40 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Philadelphia are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Philadelphia.
What is the weather like in Philadelphia, PA in October?
In October, Philadelphia usually gets 81 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 14 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Philadelphia as it can help you make the best decision.
Is the weather in Philadelphia similar to the rest of Pennsylvania?
If you’re looking for a Philadelphia hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of October it’s important to know that the rest of Pennsylvania typically has a temperature of 12 °C and will usually expect 79.5 mm of precipitation.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Philadelphia?
Prices for cars in Philadelphia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Philadelphia?
The number of operators available for cars in Philadelphia is 92 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Philadelphia?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Philadelphia. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Philadelphia?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Philadelphia. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.
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Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Philadelphia?
Booking a car hire in Philadelphia via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Philadelphia?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Philadelphia by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Philadelphia with free cancellation?
Yes, momondo allows you to filter specifically for car hire companies in Philadelphia offering free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Philadelphia on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Philadelphia with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Philadelphia which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car hire locations on momondo including Philadelphia.
Can I search for car hire in Philadelphia with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in Philadelphia with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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