Car rentals in Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia

You can expect to spend around $40 per day on average on a rental car in Southwest Philadelphia. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily rental prices may be as low as $26 per day or as high as $57 per day which is a 55% difference.

Thrifty is the cheapest rental car company in Southwest Philadelphia according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as $26 per day from Thrifty. Sixt is another affordable rental company, with prices recently found for as low as $35 per day. You should also consider Dollar, which recently had rental prices for $40 per day.

The best rental car company in Southwest Philadelphia is Budget. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 6.1/10 from 114 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Southwest Philadelphia, you will be able to find Budget at 30 locations in the neighborhood.

29% of momondo users prefer to rent SUV vehicles when visiting Southwest Philadelphia. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $99 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighborhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Southwest Philadelphia if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Center City has the cheapest car rentals in Philadelphia. Our users found that Sixt offers the cheapest rental car deals in the city at $31/day on average. Fairmount is the next cheapest neighborhood for car rentals. Here you can find average daily rental prices from Alamo for $34/day.

The most popular number of days to rent a car in Southwest Philadelphia is 44 days, at an average daily price of $63. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $161 total. For your week-long Southwest Philadelphia road-trip you can find prices averaging $465 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighborhood of $3,077.

The best time to rent a car in Southwest Philadelphia is during the month of October, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 7+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $53 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Southwest Philadelphia is July, at $91 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Southwest Philadelphia are updated daily.

As of May 2026, there are 30 operators available to choose from for cars in Southwest Philadelphia.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Southwest Philadelphia. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

When renting a car in Southwest Philadelphia, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.