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Michigan car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Michigan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 July 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

Cheapflights insights for Michigan car rentals

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

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

Book your rental car in Michigan 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $95/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 46% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Michigan?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Michigan with deals as low as $62.47/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $73.27/day.

What is the best car rental company in Michigan?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Michigan is Hertz (rated 6.6/10 with 105 reviews). Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 260 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Michigan? January is the cheapest month, costing about $87 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $133. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$87

February

$97

March

$103

April

$97

May

$107

June

$127

July

$133

August

$120

September

$103

October

$105

November

$102

December

$103

What car do most people hire in Michigan?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Michigan. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Michigan.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Michigan?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 32 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Michigan at 18.

Top rental agencies in Michigan

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Michigan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Michigan. Reviews were last updated on 14 July 2025.

Hertz

6.6
Okay
105 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
260 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
58 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
78 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.8

Dollar

7.0
Good
72 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Avis

6.8
Okay
85 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

National

7.5
Good
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
22 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Michigan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Michigan for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Michigan for about $472 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Michigan.

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