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Cheap Car Hire in Wilmington from $77

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Wilmington with a pick-up date of 18/7 and drop-off date of 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Wilmington

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Wilmington and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 July 2025.

There are, in total, 20 car hire locations in Wilmington that are operated by 11 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $77/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Wilmington hire providers:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare car hire deals in Wilmington by type

Here are the best Wilmington SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado$80/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Isuzu Mux$88/day
5
M
A/C
Isuzu Mux

Best car hire deals found in Wilmington

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Wilmington. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Wilmington with an average daily rate of $81. Data was last updated on 10 July 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Wilmington area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Honda Civic$77/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota Yaris$80/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mazda CX-5$88/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mazda CX-5

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 $81/day – about 35% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 18 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.8/10 with 25 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 $104 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 $104 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

$96

May

$96

June

$101

July

$104

August

$90

September

$84

October

$98

November

$98

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 10 July 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Wilmington, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.8
Good
25 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

Alamo

7.8
Good
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

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

6.9
Okay
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

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 10 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Wilmington?

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

Car hires by fuel type in Wilmington

Browse car hires by fuel type in Wilmington. Deals were last updated on 10 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Wilmington. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

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