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Philadelphia Airport Car Rental

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Philadelphia Car Rental

Philadelphia is the sixth-most populous city in the United States, providing a home for more than 1.5 million people. It is also one of the country's most historically significant cities, having been the setting for the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and, 11 years later, the signing of the US Constitution. Other famous destinations like New York City and Washington DC are also just a couple of hours away so it's worth picking up a car rental at Philadelphia International Airport to really make the most of this region.

Location Information

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    Currency US Dollar
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    Local Time GMT -8
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    Urban Speed Limit 35 mph
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    Rural Speed Limit 55 mph
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    Highway Speed Limit 65 mph
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    Drink Drive Limit 0.08% BAC
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    Side of road Right hand side

Top Attractions

  • Reading Terminal Market

    Reading Terminal Market

    You'll find one of the oldest and largest public markets in America at 51 N. 12th Street in the Yorktown neighborhood. This is the place to go if you want to sample some of the diverse and delicious food on offer in Philadelphia, from artisan cheeses to fresh-baked pastries and other fantastic local produce.

    Liberty Bell Center

    Liberty Bell Center

    The Liberty Bell is one of the best-known symbols for the principles of freedom and independence that America values so highly. Once located in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House, the cracked bronze bell can now be found at the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. It attracted more than 2.1 million visitors in 2018 alone.

    Philadelphia Zoo

    Philadelphia Zoo

    Established in 1874, this attraction claims the title of America's first zoo. One of its highlights is Zoo360, an innovative system of see-through mesh trails that cross pathways and link habitats together, encouraging animals to explore while giving visitors plenty of viewing opportunities. Younger visitors will love special features like the children's petting zoo and the paddleboat lake.

Location Trends

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    Most popular car type 7 Seater People Carrier
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    Cheapest day rate $45.82
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    Average day rate $51.96
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Places to visit

  • Peddler's Village

    For a taste of some of the small-town charm on offer in Pennsylvania, head to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, about an hour away from Philadelphia by car. This popular visitor hotspot attracted some two million people in 2018, many of whom came to enjoy its colorful shops and the Giggleberry Fair children's area. Peddler's Village is also known for the range of festivals it holds for every season, with the Christmas period a particularly popular time to visit.

    New York City

    Pick up a car rental in Philadelphia and one of the world's most famous cities is less than a two-hour drive away. Following I-95 N will take you most of the way to New York City, where sights like the Empire State Building, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty await. If you're interested in exploring some of the city's lesser-known, quirkier areas, avoid Manhattan and head to Brooklyn, Queens or the Bronx.

    Washington DC

    America's capital city can be reached in about two and a half hours from Philadelphia, by following I-95 S and MD-295 S. First-time visitors will want to see landmarks like the Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial and the White House, but Washington DC has much more to offer than these famous spectacles, including after-dark tours that allow you to see what sights like the National World War II Memorial and the Senate Reflecting Pool look like at night.

Philadelphia Car Rental FAQs

If you're renting a car in Philadelphia to see inner-city sights, a compact, practical hatchback will serve you well on busy roads.

Philadelphia International Airport

Some of the major routes out of the city, like I-95, charge tolls.

July, with an average of 269 hours of sunshine.

July, with 125 mm of rain on average.

Philly Wine Week, Cherry Blossom Festival, Chinese Lantern Festival