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 R1 022/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 483% off the usual average price.
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 133 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Detroit?
At Detroit, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R932. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 470 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 Detroit, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R932. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 470 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
R932
February
R1 040
March
R1 130
April
R1 040
May
R1 147
June
R1 381
July
R1 470
August
R1 291
September
R1 112
October
R1 130
November
R1 094
December
R1 112
What car do most people hire in Detroit?
SUV cars (Kia Sorento, for example) are the most popular in Detroit. Standard (Toyota Tacoma) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Detroit.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Detroit?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Detroit at 3.
Top rental agencies in Detroit
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Detroit known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Detroit. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
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.