Car rentals in Center City, Philadelphia

Budget is considered the best car rental company in Center City based on our data - 23 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 6.5 out of 10.

Intermediate cars are the preferred type of car to rent while visiting Center City. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average rental price of C$ 70 per day. While 34% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

If you’re looking to travel to Philadelphia and save money on a rental car, then consider visiting Southwest Philadelphia or University City. You will find that Thrifty has the most affordable rental cars in Southwest Philadelphia at C$ 77/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the cheapest rental cars in University City at C$ 84/day.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in Center City for 23 days at an average cost of C$ 64 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of C$ 405, while renting for just the weekend will cost C$ 193 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, C$ 2,555 total.

January is the best time of year to rent a car when visiting Center City. During this month, you can find rental car prices for C$ 50/day on average if you book at least 7 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in Center City during the month of July, when prices average C$ 93/day.

Prices for cars in Center City are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of June 2026, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars in Center City.

Among different countries, including Center City, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in Center City, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.