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Delaware car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Delaware. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 July 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

Cheapflights insights for Delaware car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Delaware 13 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R430/day on average when booked 13 days ahead, which saves you 921% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Delaware?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Delaware is Hertz (rated 5.3/10 with 43 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 24 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Delaware, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R430. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 074 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 Delaware, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R430. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 074 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

R627

February

R430

March

R555

April

R609

May

R841

June

R1 003

July

R1 074

August

R859

September

R680

October

R716

November

R806

December

R824

What car do most people hire in Delaware?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Delaware are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Delaware?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Delaware at 10.

Top rental agencies in Delaware

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Delaware known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Delaware. Reviews were last updated on 15 July 2025.

Hertz

5,3
Fair
43 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6
Very Good
24 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,6

Payless

8,6
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,8

Budget

7,6
Good
13 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,6

Avis

7,3
Good
19 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Thrifty

5,0
Fair
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Dollar

3 locations

National

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Delaware, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Delaware for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in Delaware, offering car hire for around R5 964 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Delaware.

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