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Detroit car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.98

Average price per day

$119

Cheapest price per day

$69
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Popular car types in Detroit

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Economy

Economy

$78+

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Compact

Compact

$78+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$78+

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Full-size

Full-size

$80+

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SUV

SUV

$94+

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People mover

People mover

$120+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$112+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$81+

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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 $91/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 45% off the average price.

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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 5.5/10 with 128 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.5
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
Dollar
Dollar
7.1
Avis
Avis
5.2

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 $83/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Detroit is July ($135/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

$83

February

$91

March

$101

April

$106

May

$113

June

$134

July

$135

August

$122

September

$95

October

$96

November

$98

December

$100

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Detroit are the following: Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar), SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), and Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Detroit

Budget

5.5
Fair
128 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
33 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Dollar

7.1
Good
41 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Avis

5.2
Fair
31 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.1

National

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
24 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
16 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $119/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for $69/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in Detroit for about $617 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Detroit?

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Detroit for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Detroit for a month is $2,644. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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