Wilmington

Cheap Car Hire in Wilmington

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Wilmington car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Wilmington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 June 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$1.70

Average price per day

$90

Cheapest price per day

$47

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 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just $72/day – about 22% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just $26.34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at $28.24/day.

What is the best car rental company in Wilmington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Wilmington is Dollar (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 8.2/10 with 15 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 January, with an average daily rate of just $66. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $98 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 January, with an average daily rate of just $66. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $98 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

$66

February

$76

March

$86

April

$95

May

$97

June

$97

July

$98

August

$91

September

$81

October

$88

November

$75

December

$73

What car do most people hire in Wilmington?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Wilmington are the following: SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar), Full-size cars (Ford Expedition or similar), and Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Wilmington at 2.

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 24 June 2026.

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
15 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
16 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

National

7.9
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

7.7
Good
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Avis

7.1
Good
22 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.2

Budget

5.6
Fair
26 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wilmington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Wilmington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $90/day when booking a car hire in Wilmington. The absolute best deal a user found was for $47/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 20.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wilmington for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Wilmington for about $632 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.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Wilmington can be found for $2,709. You can find car hire deals to be on average $90 a day.

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