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

To get the best deal on car hire in Detroit, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,775, which is about 2,765% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 5.3/10 with 132 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.0/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.3
Alamo
Alamo
9.0
Dollar
Dollar
7.0
National
National
7.9

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

Planning to hire a car in Detroit? January is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,610 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,728. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,610

February

฿1,775

March

฿1,906

April

฿1,906

May

฿2,038

June

฿2,465

July

฿2,728

August

฿2,366

September

฿1,841

October

฿1,906

November

฿1,939

December

฿1,939

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Detroit are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Luxury cars (Audi A4 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.

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Top rental agencies in Detroit

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Detroit known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Detroit. Reviews were last updated on 22 March 2026.

Budget

5.3
Fair
132 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
40 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

Dollar

7.0
Good
45 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

National

7.9
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
29 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.9

Hertz

7.2
Good
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Payless

5.0
Fair
22 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Detroit for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿11,243/week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Detroit it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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