Detroit

Cheap Car Rentals in Detroit from $64

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Detroit with a pick-up date of 19/1 and drop-off date of 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Detroit

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Detroit and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 November 2025.

In Detroit, there are 21 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit in the past week - currently priced from $64/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare car rental deals in Detroit by type

Here are the best Detroit small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Detroit medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Detroit large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Detroit SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Stonic$64/day
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Kia Stonic
Skoda Fabia$74/day
2
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A/C
Skoda Fabia
Toyota Yaris$125/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris

Best car rental deals found in Detroit

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Detroit. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Detroit with an average daily rate of $95. Data was last updated on 1 November 2025.
Kia Stonic$64/day
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A/C
Kia Stonic
Kia Stonic$67/day
4
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A/C
Kia Stonic
Toyota Camry$72/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

Cheapflights insights for Detroit car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Detroit, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Detroit?

Book your rental car in Detroit 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $96/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 51% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Detroit?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Detroit is Budget (rated 5.4/10 with 133 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.0/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Detroit?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Detroit is January, when you can expect to pay $89/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Detroit is July ($147/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$89

February

$101

March

$110

April

$101

May

$110

June

$133

July

$147

August

$126

September

$98

October

$103

November

$107

December

$108

Which car hire company has the most locations in Detroit?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Detroit at 3.

Top rental agencies in Detroit

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Detroit known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Detroit. Reviews were last updated on 1 November 2025.

Budget

5.4
Fair
133 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
30 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.1

Hertz

6.9
Okay
30 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.9
Okay
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Payless

5.1
Fair
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 November 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Detroit?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Detroit for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Detroit

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Detroit. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Detroit. Deals were last updated on 1 November 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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