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Car Rentals in Philadelphia

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Car Rentals in Philadelphia

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Center City Philadelphia and the historic district are walkable and well served by SEPTA, so a rental car is not necessary for a trip that stays within the city.

Philadelphia’s Grid Is Easy, Parking Is Not

The city’s street grid is simple to navigate, but Center City parking is scarce and expensive, and many visitors find transit or walking faster than driving and parking downtown.

When a Car Helps

Amish Country around Lancaster, about 90 minutes west, the Brandywine Valley’s museums and gardens, and the New Jersey Shore are all far more practical with your own car than by transit.

Compare rental rates above if Amish Country or the Jersey Shore are part of your plans, or check flight and hotel options if you’re keeping things in the city.

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Philadelphia travel guides

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Philadelphia: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Philadelphia or rely on SEPTA: how Center City is laid out, how the subway, trolleys, Regional Rail and fares work, what driving and parking are really like (the Schuylkill Expressway, the Parking Authority, tolls), when a car is worth it for Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Philadelphia: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Philadelphia: hot summers and crisp falls, the Fourth of July, graduation and convention peaks that drive hotel rates, the cheapest winter weeks, the events to book around, and how to get downtown from PHL.

Things to Do in Philadelphia: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Philadelphia: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old City, Reading Terminal Market and City Hall, the art museum, the Barnes and the Parkway, Boathouse Row and Fairmount Park, the best neighborhoods, the Fourth of July and the Mummers, sports, cheesesteaks and BYOBs, day trips to Valley Forge, Longwood Gardens and Amish country, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Philadelphia car rentals, answered

When's the best time to visit Philadelphia?

Do I need a rental car in Philadelphia?

Can I do a one-way road trip from Philadelphia?

Yes. Popular one-way drives from Philadelphia include Boston (305 mi). One-way rentals can carry a drop-off fee, so compare one-way and round-trip rates before you book.

Can I also compare flights to Philadelphia and hotels in Philadelphia?

Yes. Our flights and hotels pages for Philadelphia each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.