Cheap Car Rentals in Center City, Philadelphia from $39
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Center City with a pick-up date of 9/21 and drop-off date of 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Center City, Philadelphia car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Center City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on September 14, 2026.
Most popular company | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | $63 |
Cheapest price per day | $39 |
Best Center City, Philadelphia car rental deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Center City car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on September 14, 2026.
Subaru Crosstrek$42/day
Hyundai Santa Fe$43/day
Nissan Leaf$40/day
Cheapflights insights for Center City car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Center City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Center City?
Book your rental car in Center City 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around $35/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Center City?
Budget is currently the cheapest rental car company in Center City with deals as low as $23.42/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $24.48/day.
What is the best car rental company in Center City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Center City is Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 53 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
4.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Sixt
6.2
Budget
6.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Center City?
Planning a car rental in Center City? January is the cheapest month, costing about $37 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $68. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$37
February
$40
March
$43
April
$41
May
$43
June
$67
July
$68
August
$59
September
$41
October
$43
November
$42
December
$42
Top rental agencies in Center City, Philadelphia
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Center City, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
53 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.7
Overall
4.9
Pick-up/drop-off
4.8
Value
5.1
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sep 2023Just 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
|Aug 2023Bert 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
|Jul 2023I didn’t get a car. I went to the pickup location and there were no cars available. The lady at the front desk said they never have cars at that location.
2.0
|Jul 2023Got to the counter and was told they were completely out of cars. Called customer service and wasn’t helped at all. Had to make a last minute reservation with another company.
2.0
|May 2023They didn’t honor the fee kayak quoted me at, the car wasn’t washed off at all. The gas was not full, the low tire pressure light was on. The guys at Hertz in Philly were awful. The Hertz lady in Boston was the only good thing about the whole experience
2.0
|May 2023Awful. My car was not ready when I arrived to pick it up- and the staff was not communicating their plan to resolve the situation. I finally got a car after sitting in their lobby for almost 3 hours just waiting with very little apologies or contact with the staff. During that time, the staff shared very little information and were just hanging out and laughing, playing on their phones, etc. and making no effort to even explain the situation to all of us waiting. I was unsure if I was even going to get a car at the end of all this. Most people I was waiting with ended up canceling their reservations with Hertz. When the car was finally ready, no one walked through it with me so I ended up being billed for a dent that was there before I even got the car. Very disappointed and I will never rent from Hertz again.
1 out of 18
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Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.1
View Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Center City
Overview
Locations
Sixt
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.3
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Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
11 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.4
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sep 2023Our car had trash in it and very little gas when we picked it up, later realized that the trunk did not lock.
6.0
|Jul 2023There 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
|Jun 2023Our flight was delayed and the Budget we secured our car from was not answering the phone during normal business hours. They did not save our rental for the next day (the location was closed when our flight got in) No one at any local Budget office was helpful. Will not be using this rental agency again.
1 out of 4
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Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
19 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.4
Pick-up/drop-off
5.6
Value
5.4
Recent reviews
4.0
|Jun 2023The office was closed before scheduled, so we couldn't return the car accordingly.
6.0
|May 2023Fast check in. Faster return. Rude staff at check in at 1324 Arch Street in Philadelphia.
1 out of 7
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Center City Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Center City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 14, 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month at Center City?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Center City it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
What is the cheapest rental car in Center City, Philadelphia?
Volkswagen Jetta is the cheapest rental car in Center City, Philadelphia at an average cost of $38 per day. $38 per day is 18% cheaper than what other rentals cost in Center City.
How much is a rental car in Center City, Philadelphia?
It costs $38 per day on average for a rental car in Center City, Philadelphia. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for $39 per day.
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