Philadelphia Airport (PHL) car rental prices

Compare car rental at Philadelphia Airport (PHL) across suppliers and car types for your exact dates, and see exactly how pickup works before you land.

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Picking up at PHL

Rental center
The Rental Car Center is a standalone facility at 1 Arrivals Road, separate from the terminals. Each company runs a free shuttle from the Zone 2 pickup area outside baggage claim; the building and shuttle run 24/7.
Driving & tolls
The PA Turnpike bills rentals through Toll By Plate, and the rental company stacks its own admin fee on top, often turning a small toll into 15-25 dollars. I-95 through the city has had rolling construction for years, and the Schuylkill Expressway, locally the 'Surekill,' jams hard at rush hour almost regardless of season.
Terminals
Terminal A-West, Terminal A-East, Terminal B, Terminal C, Terminal D, Terminal E, Terminal F

Good to know before you book at PHL

Suppliers on site
PHL's rental facility lists Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt and, unusually for a major airport, Turo as a pickup option.
Fees that inflate the rate
PHL charges an $8 per day customer facility charge, and rental firms have historically added roughly a 10% airport access fee on top of the base rate.
When prices peak
Rates run highest in summer and around Thanksgiving and Christmas; January and February are typically the quietest, cheapest window.
Money-saving tip
Since Turo is an official PHL pickup option alongside the major brands, compare a peer-to-peer Turo listing against the counters, as it can undercut standard rates and fees.

Driving from Philadelphia (PHL)

Expect daytime highs around 32°C in July and around 8°C in January.

Atlantic City
57 miles, about 1h 35m by car
Lancaster
67 miles, about 1h 50m by car
Valley Forge
24 miles, about 39 min by car

Car rental at Philadelphia (PHL): common questions

Where do you pick up a rental car at Philadelphia (PHL)?

The Rental Car Center is a standalone facility at 1 Arrivals Road, separate from the terminals. Each company runs a free shuttle from the Zone 2 pickup area outside baggage claim; the building and shuttle run 24/7.

When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at PHL?

Prices at PHL move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.

Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Philadelphia?

The PA Turnpike bills rentals through Toll By Plate, and the rental company stacks its own admin fee on top, often turning a small toll into 15-25 dollars. I-95 through the city has had rolling construction for years, and the Schuylkill Expressway, locally the 'Surekill,' jams hard at rush hour almost regardless of season.

Which car type should I rent at PHL?

For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Atlantic City or Lancaster, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.

Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?

No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.

Nearby airports

EWRNewark80 miles awayBWIBaltimore90 miles awayJFKNew York94 miles away