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Cheap Car Rentals in Detroit from $71

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 16/7 and drop-off date of 30/7. 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 July 2025.

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 $71/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

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$73/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Holden Barina$74/day
4
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Mazda Mazda2$75/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda2

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 $87. Data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Detroit. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Camry$71/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota Yaris$73/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford Focus$74/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus

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 $94/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 45% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Detroit?

Looking to hire a car in Detroit? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $61.75/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $97.24/day.

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 134 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 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 $86/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Detroit is July ($132/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

$86

February

$95

March

$104

April

$95

May

$105

June

$125

July

$132

August

$118

September

$102

October

$104

November

$100

December

$102

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Detroit are the following: Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar), Full-size cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar), and Passenger van cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar).

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 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

5.4
Fair
134 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

Payless

5.1
Fair
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

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 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Detroit for about $1,397 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 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 August, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Detroit

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

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($48+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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