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Detroit car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Detroit. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 April 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿36.77

Average price per day

฿1,727

Cheapest price per day

฿1,135
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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 ฿1,757, which is about 2,729% 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 5.4/10 with 137 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.4
Alamo
Alamo
8.9
Dollar
Dollar
7.1
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 ฿1,594 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,668. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,594

February

฿1,757

March

฿1,952

April

฿1,920

May

฿2,017

June

฿2,440

July

฿2,668

August

฿2,343

September

฿1,822

October

฿1,887

November

฿1,920

December

฿1,920

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 6 April 2026.

Budget

5.4
Fair
137 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
40 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Dollar

7.1
Good
44 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

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

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Payless

5.1
Fair
22 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,727/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,135/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 ฿11,131/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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Detroit for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Detroit can be found for about ฿47,702, with the average price for a rental being around ฿1,590 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 37% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Detroit.

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