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 27 April 2025.
January
฿1,736
February
฿1,936
March
฿2,070
April
฿2,070
May
฿2,237
June
฿2,571
July
฿2,771
August
฿2,404
September
฿2,070
October
฿2,103
November
฿2,036
December
฿2,103
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.
Compare available car types for rental in Detroit
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 27 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿1,049 - ฿3,368 | |
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All Car Types | ฿1,137 - ฿3,368 |
To hire a small car in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿908/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Detroit, the United States (~฿1,049/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿3,368/day). In fact, December is about 15% 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 44% 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.
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 27 April 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
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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 27 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Detroit?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.0 rating), National (7.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.4 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 ฿30.06/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,352 and ฿1,953 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Detroit for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 28% on your car hire. For a below average price in Detroit, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
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.
What car do most people hire in Detroit?
Mitsubishi Outlander, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Detroit according to Cheapflights users.