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Cheap Car Hire in Wilmington

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Cheapflights insights for Wilmington car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wilmington, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Wilmington, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $83/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Wilmington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Wilmington is Alamo (rated 7.9/10 with 19 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 19 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Wilmington, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $77. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Wilmington, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $77. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$83

February

$77

March

$80

April

$97

May

$97

June

$101

July

$106

August

$91

September

$84

October

$98

November

$100

December

$95

What car do most people hire in Wilmington?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Wilmington are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Prius or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Wilmington?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Wilmington at 3.

Top hire agencies in Wilmington

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Wilmington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Wilmington. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Wilmington, such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Alamo

7.9
Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
19 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.8
Good
25 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.3

National

7.2
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.9

Avis

6.8
Okay
24 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

6.1
Okay
24 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wilmington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wilmington for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Wilmington for about $906 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Wilmington for a month is certainly possible.

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