Cheap Hertz Car Hire Deals at Philadelphia International Airport, PHL

Research fuel prices in the area where you'll return the vehicle. Filling up at a local station may be cheaper than paying for fuel through the rental company, especially if they charge higher rates.

Determine if your rental provider has an airport desk or if you’ll need to take a shuttle to reach them.

Most rental companies will require a credit card for the deposit, which is typically frozen in your account. Make sure to inquire about the specific deposit amount and the policy for releasing the freeze.

To save on refueling costs when departing from Airport, look for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy, or even better, a free tank fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

When renting a car, understand the fuel policy. A 'Full-to-Full' policy means you return the car with a full tank, while 'Same-to-Same' means you return it with the same level of fuel. Full-to-Full is often more cost-effective.

Before renting a car, check if your personal car insurance covers rental losses. Many personal auto insurance policies and credit cards offer coverage for rentals, which could save you from extra insurance fees.

Allow for possible delays at the rental desk, particularly during busy travel times.

Planning to rent a car with at Airport but are under 25? No worries! You can still rent a car. Just note that rental companies might have additional fees and restrictions for younger drivers. When you search for a car, simply deselect ‘Driver aged between 25 - 75’ and enter your actual age.