Detroit

Cheap Car Hire in Detroit from $132

Detroit, MI, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Detroit, MI, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Detroit?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Detroit and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

$91

February

$91

March

$96

April

$96

May

$101

June

$111

July

$124

August

$124

September

$103

October

$101

November

$101

December

$91

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Detroit is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 19 March 2024.

In Detroit, there are 21 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit in the past week - currently priced from $132/day. View deals for 5 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

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for rental in Detroit

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Detroit to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$62 - $166

All Car Types

$71 - $166

To hire a small car in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $63/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Detroit, the United States (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$166/day). In fact, October is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $54/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Detroit, the United States (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$171/day). In fact, March is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a SUV saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i30$145/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i30
Suzuki Swift$156/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 19 March 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Detroit, including Dollar, Thrifty and Payless. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Dollar

7.1
Good
160 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
100 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Payless

5.8
Fair
134 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Budget

5.7
Fair
240 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
95 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
47 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.2
Good
32 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Avis

5.8
Fair
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Best Detroit car rental deals found

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 $180. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in Detroit. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Hyundai Ioniq$132/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Ford Ranger$141/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Toyota Auris$145/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Detroit?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Detroit from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($132/day), Budget ($132/day), and Dollar ($145/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Detroit?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.8 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Detroit.

  • What are petrol prices like in Detroit?

    The average price of petrol in Detroit is $1.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Detroit for about $1,085 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Detroit for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 24% to make it a great deal in Detroit. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 is a car hire in Detroit for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Detroit. To save money, consider booking a Standard car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Detroit?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Detroit is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan) based on our Cheapflights data.

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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 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($76+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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