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?
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 ฿1,777, which is about 2,664% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 131 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 ฿1,650 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,665. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,650
February
฿1,840
March
฿1,999
April
฿1,840
May
฿1,999
June
฿2,411
July
฿2,665
August
฿2,284
September
฿1,872
October
฿1,967
November
฿1,967
December
฿1,967
What car do most people hire in Detroit?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Detroit are the following: Full-size cars (Ford Expedition or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler 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 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 18 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
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 ฿9,350/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.