Detroit

Cheap Car Hire in Detroit from $52

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Detroit car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.68

Average price per day

$82

Cheapest price per day

$52

Popular car types in Detroit

At $52/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Detroit in the past week. Out of 15 car hire agencies operating in Detroit, there are, in total, 25 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Best car hire deals found in Detroit

Mitsubishi Mirage$52/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi L200/Triton$55/day
Mitsubishi L200/Triton
Toyota Corolla$59/day
Toyota Corolla

Cheapflights insights for Detroit car hires

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?

Book your car hire in Detroit 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $77/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 22% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Detroit?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Detroit with deals as low as $36.89/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $40.77/day.

What is the best car rental company in Detroit?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Detroit is Budget (rated 5.4/10 with 127 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.3/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Detroit? January is the cheapest month, costing about $69 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$69

February

$76

March

$84

April

$87

May

$94

June

$111

July

$112

August

$104

September

$81

October

$81

November

$81

December

$83

Top hire agencies in Detroit

Budget

5.4
Fair
127 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
33 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.9

Dollar

7.1
Good
41 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Avis

5.2
Fair
31 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.1

National

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.7
Okay
23 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.3
Okay
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $82/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for $60/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Detroit. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $462 per week.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Detroit however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Our recent data shows that Turo can potentially be 64% below the average car hire price in Detroit. Check prices and availability for Turo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Detroit is on average $1,978 a month or $66 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Detroit car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Detroit for a weekend?

    It costs $92 for a weekend car hire in Detroit, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Detroit in October, prices are $0 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Detroit

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($41+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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