Car rentals in Center City, Philadelphia

On average, it will cost you $101 per day to rent a car in Center City. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you rent, and what agency you rent from, you could end up paying as much as $145 per day or as little as $64 per day. The price of a rental car in Center City commonly fluctuates by about 56%.

At the moment, Center City’s cheapest rental car company is Budget, where users have found prices for as low as $63/day. You may also consider renting from Avis or Sixt which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Avis for $68/day and $110/day from Sixt.

Consider renting a car from Avis, which is currently the best rental agency in Center City, according to our users, with 1 review and an average rating of 7.2/10.

28% of users prefer to rent SUV vehicles in Center City, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Center City, then you can expect to pay around $96 per day.

If you’re looking to travel to Philadelphia and save money on a rental car, then consider visiting Far Northeast Philadelphia or Fairmount. You will find that Payless has the most affordable rental cars in Far Northeast Philadelphia at $36/day. Alamo has the cheapest rental cars in Fairmount at $56/day.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in Center City for 23 days at an average cost of $51 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of $338, while renting for just the weekend will cost $130 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in Center City costs, on average, $2,029 total.

The best time to rent a car in Center City is during the month of February when prices average $39 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car is in July, during which you will frequently find prices averaging $65 per day. Be sure to book your rental car around 78 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in Center City are updated daily.

As of July 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars in Center City.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Center City. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Center City. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting 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 rental company you're booking with.