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Discover Philadelphia, an American city where revolutionary history meets contemporary culture. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to world-famous Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, this destination offers unique experiences best enjoyed with the convenience of your own rental vehicle, whether you're travelling for leisure or business purposes.
SIXT provides accessible car rental solutions at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) along with locations positioned closer to the city center. Our premium vehicle collection caters to various budgets while maintaining high service standards to ensure a superior rental experience.
Essential Driving Information for Philadelphia
Road regulations and driving conditions differ across destinations. Here's what you need to know when driving in Philadelphia:
- Speed limits: Expect 35 mph restrictions in urban zones, increasing to 65 mph on major highways.
- Emergency situations: Local laws forbid taking photographs or videos within 500 feet of accident scenes. Reduce your speed when encountering emergency vehicles or entering construction zones.
- Toll highways: The Pennsylvania Turnpike represents Philadelphia's principal toll road and experiences significant traffic congestion during peak hours.
- One-way street network: Philadelphia features numerous narrow one-way streets. Carefully observe traffic signs to maintain correct directional travel.
- Weather-related conditions: Rainfall occurs consistently throughout the year, creating potentially slippery road conditions in any season. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Must-Visit Philadelphia Destinations
With your rental car, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and experience Philadelphia's highlights:
- Independence National Historical Park: Home to America's most significant historical treasures, this park allows you to explore Liberty Hall, witness where the nation's founding document was signed, and see the legendary Liberty Bell.
- Reading Terminal Market: This vibrant indoor marketplace is your destination for authentic Philly cheesesteaks and traditional roast pork sandwiches. Located in the heart of downtown with convenient vehicle access.
- Day trip to Washington, D.C.: Just 2.5 hours by car, America's capital city awaits with its impressive monuments, world-class museums, and the opportunity to visit the seat of government.
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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.
