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Center City (Philadelphia) car rental reviews and directory 
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Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

6.1

3 locations in Center City

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Locations in Center City (Philadelphia)

1324 Arch Street

+1 215 665 8680

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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200 South Broad Street

+1 215 732 1950

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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201 North 17th Street

+1 215 665 1582

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
I didn’t ever get my reservation because the man at the counter of budget tried to charge my card $583.54 and didn’t tell me that it would be that much till my bank declined it because of the amount, he then told me that I could call the support number while I was on the phone he was laughing at me on the phone and telling me to stop talking to the lady about the charges.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I arrived to pick up my reserved car and there were NO cars available. I was turned away at the counter and, although the employees were extremely polite and tried to be helpful, I was left stranded because there were no cars available for rent, none!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Did not accept my credit card and did not find out until I arrived; was unable to pick up rental car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
This location was weird. Staff were in street clothes; no uniform or uniformity. I wasn’t told what kind of car I was assigned just that it was on the second floor of the parking garage. I wasn’t instructed how to get to the second floor of the parking garage where the car was located. I was told I’d need a ticket to get out but since they weren’t able to provide one, I’d just need to let the security guard know so they’d let me out. And I was instructed upon returning the car to bring the ticket from entering the garage and to take a picture of the mileage and fuel level so that they could use that instead of going to check themselves. I would only rent from here again if it was the only location left to rent a car from in the entire city.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Our car had trash in it and very little gas when we picked it up, later realized that the trunk did not lock.

4.0 Mediocre

Alina, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The rental office turned away multiple people with reservations because they had no cars! We got lucky and got the 1 car that was delivered. Poor communications: I asked to modify the reservation for a later return but they didn’t and charged me a late fee on top of extra hours. Never emailed or gave me a receipt. But the car we got was in fine condition, no problems.

1 out of 4

Sixt

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

5.7

One location in Center City

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Locations in Center City (Philadelphia)

1500 Market Street

+1 888 749 8227

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Hamid, Oct 2024

Premium

KAYAK
No one showed up to open the office at 7 am when my car was due for pick up. Employee called out and wasn’t able to get my car for 2 more hours thus delaying my whole day

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard

KAYAK
I booked to pick up the car at 7pm. When I got to the location at 7pm I was told they have closed . I saw a gentle man inside the store and another gentleman sited outside the store. And they both told me they have closed. I was never told the store closed at 7pm. Also I got there at 7pm as booked but never attended to. That’s not professional. If you agree to attend to a customer at 7pm, you should honor your agreement . That messes up all my plans as I intended to travel that night

1 out of 1

Avis

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

5.4

4 locations in Center City

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Locations in Center City (Philadelphia)

1200 Market Street

+1 215 751 2737

Monday07:30 - 18:30
Tuesday07:30 - 18:30
Wednesday07:30 - 18:30
Thursday07:30 - 18:30
Friday07:30 - 18:30
Saturday08:30 - 12:30
Sunday08:30 - 12:30
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1324 Arch Street

+1 215 751 2737

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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200 South Broad Street

+1 215 735 7193

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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201 North 17th Street

+1 215 814 9078

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I went to pick up the car with my kayak confirmation number and there weee NO cars available- Jayak never checked with Avis. I had a very very ill child to transport…. I was overwhelmed and this made it untenable

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

KAYAK
They gave me a pickkup time that was the closing time of that location, so when I arrived to pick up a 7:00pm car at 7:20, they were closed. The individual there yelled at me for being late, and told me to call customer service, which I did. Customer service assured me that I could return and pick up the car at 7 the next morning instead. I asked if there would still be a car, because I know there is a window period for most car companies. He assured me there would be. The next morning, I was informed that I had lost my reservation because it was cancelled by the company when I failed to show up in the 2-hour "window period" from 7-9pm (when they were closed). Because I had lost my reservation, they tried to charge me $500 for a 4-day rental that previously had been $192. They yelled at me again for having shown up "late" the night before because they work 12-hour days and can't sit around waiting for people to come get their cars. It was only after I refused to pay it (because I had not been authorized to spend that amount) that they adjusted it down to $250. It was an awful and stressful experience.

4.0 Mediocre

Natalie, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was like new, no issues.

Cons:

Why was I allowed to book a drop-off location that was closed on Memorial Day? The person at the Avis counter made ME call Avis to find a solution. The car also didn't have a full tank of gas.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car had a bit of an odor that wasn’t initially evident, just had it for a day and they were receptive to my comment upon return.

7.2 Good

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The pickup spot was changed to a spot much further away from the one I had booked. And that site closed 2 hours earlier than my rental ended, requiring me to make another trip back this morning to drop off the keys.

Cons:

See above

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Standard

KAYAK
The car was not what we booked for.

1 out of 7

Hertz

4.8

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

5.0

3 locations in Center City

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Locations in Center City (Philadelphia)

1201 Market St

+1 215 238 0356

Monday07:30 - 18:30
Tuesday07:30 - 18:30
Wednesday07:30 - 18:30
Thursday07:30 - 18:30
Friday07:30 - 18:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00
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1416 Wood Street

+1 215 622 2250

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

+1 215 563 2760

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Single worst car rental experience I have had. I’ve tried to rent from this location multiple times, multiple confirmed prepaid bookings. This is the first time they have had a car. The people working here have never heard of customer service. They answer personal phone calls during helping customers, lie to customers faces, and walk away from you in the middle of trying to get your car and return your car. I have never seen anything like this Hertz location. Shocked they are allowed to operate.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
There was no cars available

2.0 Poor

Robert, Nov 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Because they computer was down I had to wait 2 hours when I had a reservation. Then they gave me an “upgrade” of an EV, but no instructions about why that meant. Just rushed me through the process to get me out of there. I wound up spending more on charging the car than renting it. Not to mention the hours of time I lost trying to find places to charge, stations that were out of order, the six apps I had to download to my phone, and the actual hours I wasted charging the car instead of spending time with my family - the reason I rented the vehicle in the first place. When I told them I was upset they said there was nothing they could do until the rental was over. Now I have to wait 5-7 days to see IF I can get a refund. The Hertz location was in a cold parking garage with benches and 3 inch bulletproof glass so I couldn’t hear half the things they were talking about. Worst rental experience I’ve ever had. I’ll take the train next time. This was horrible.

2.0 Poor

Jimmy, Jun 2023

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Never even got to pick up my car. Gave me a pickup time that was the same time as their closing time. Tried to call to let them know I was running late and of course no one answered. Finally get there and everyone is gone. Never got my car. Had to scramble to find another car by the end of the day for a trip that was planned 2-3 months ago.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

KAYAK
I wish they had a car like they told me when I stopped by to confirm my reservation two days earlier.

8.0 Very good

Diane, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Location was difficult as construction was going on. Pick up took awhile as I got there a bit early and no car was ready. Drop off was pretty smooth. Great value...Would use again if the price was right.

1 out of 20

791 travelers who rented a car in Center City gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.3

Car rental locations in or near Center City (Philadelphia)

Good to know

Most popular agency

Sixt

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

₪254/day

Good deal

₪206/day

When to book a rental car in Center City, Philadelphia

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Top tips for renting a car in Center City, Philadelphia

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Center City for ₪206 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Center City at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy rental cars in Center City are around 41% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Center City, with prices around ₪159/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of ₪310/day.
  • If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Philadelphia, look for deals in Southwest Philadelphia, where daily prices are around ₪229/day, or Far Northeast Philadelphia (average of ₪325/day).
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FAQs about renting a car in Center City (Philadelphia)

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Center City?

    On average a rental car in Center City costs ₪254 per day.

  • What is the best rental car company in Center City?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Center City is AVIS (7.2, 1 reviews).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Center City?

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  • What is the most popular rental car type in Center City?

  • How much does a Intermediate car rental cost in Center City?

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Center City?

    On average a rental car in Center City costs ₪1,775 per week (₪254 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Center City?

    On average a rental car in Center City costs ₪7,607 per month (₪254 per day).

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