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Rent a Car in Philadelphia with SIXT
Philadelphia represents a cornerstone of American history, where the Declaration of Independence was born and the famous Philly cheesesteak originated. To fully appreciate this historic city's offerings, a rental car provides unmatched freedom and flexibility, ideal for both tourists and business travelers visiting the "City of Brotherly Love."
Finding a SIXT rental location in Philadelphia is straightforward – we operate at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and maintain branches in more central areas. Our diverse fleet includes premium vehicles available at reasonable prices, supported by attentive customer service.
Driving Advice for Philadelphia
Each city has unique traffic patterns and regulations. Follow these important tips when driving your rental car through Philadelphia:
- Speed limits: City streets generally have 35 mph limits, while major highways allow up to 65 mph.
- Emergency vehicle rules: Pennsylvania law makes it illegal to photograph or film within 500 feet of accidents. Always slow down when you see emergency vehicles or pass through construction areas.
- Toll roads: The PA Turnpike is Philadelphia's main toll highway and becomes very congested during morning and evening rush hours.
- Narrow one-way streets: Many of Philadelphia's one-way streets are quite narrow. Pay attention to street signs to ensure you're heading in the right direction.
- Rain and slippery conditions: Philadelphia gets rain throughout the entire year, so roads can be slippery in any season. Drive with extra care during wet weather.
Whether you're driving from New York to Philadelphia or staying within the city, these practical tips will help ensure a safe and pleasant journey.
Top Attractions in Philadelphia and Nearby
Renting a car in Philadelphia gives you the independence to explore the city's treasures on your own schedule:
- Independence National Historical Park: This park contains some of the most important historical sites in American history. Visit Liberty Hall, see the exact location where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and stand before the famous Liberty Bell.
- Reading Terminal Market: To taste the best Philly cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches in the city, visit this popular indoor market. It's located in downtown Philadelphia with relatively easy driving access.
- Washington, D.C. day trip: The United States capital is about 2.5 hours away by car. You can visit impressive monuments, explore excellent museums, and see where the American government operates.
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Good to know when renting in Philadelphia
If your plans are up in the air, don’t stress. When you choose the “pay later” option you can cancel your booking at any time, for free.
Debit cards are accepted at some SIXT branches with 2 forms of government-issued ID. Check with the branch before booking for their payment policies. Major credit cards are accepted at all locations.
The minimum age to rent a car with SIXT is 21, and an underage driver fee will be charged to those under 25. Some larger and specialty car categories require drivers to be 25.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
