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Cheap Car Hire in Detroit from R620
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 Detroit with a pick-up date of 17/10 and drop-off date of 26/10. 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 Detroit
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Detroit and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 October 2025.
In Detroit, there are 21 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit in the past week - currently priced from R620/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R791+
Compact
R802+
Intermediate
R620+
Standard
R886+
Full-size
R1 314+
People carrier
R1 249+
Full-size SUV
R970+
Luxury
R940+
Best car hire deals found in Detroit
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Detroit. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Detroit with an average daily rate of R868. Data was last updated on 11 October 2025.
Audi A3R620/day
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Mini CountrymanR696/day
4
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A/C
Toyota YarisR791/day
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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 R952/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 393% off the 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 5.5/10 with 132 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.8/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
5.5
Alamo
8.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Hertz
6.9
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 R900. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 454 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 R900. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 454 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
R900
February
R1 004
March
R1 073
April
R1 004
May
R1 108
June
R1 316
July
R1 454
August
R1 246
September
R969
October
R1 039
November
R1 056
December
R1 073
What car do most people hire in Detroit?
SUV cars (GMC Yukon, for example) are the most popular in Detroit. Full-size (Ford Expedition) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) 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 11 October 2025.
Budget
132 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,5
Comfort
6,4
Overall
5,4
Pick-up/drop-off
5,7
Value
5,7
Alamo
44 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
9,1
Overall
8,8
Pick-up/drop-off
9,2
Value
8,6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
31 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
7,1
Hertz
30 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,7
Overall
6,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
6,7
Dollar
47 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,8
Pick-up/drop-off
6,9
Value
6,6
National
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,2
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,9
Value
7,5
Thrifty
19 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,0
Comfort
6,6
Overall
5,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
5,8
Payless
21 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
6,6
Overall
5,0
Pick-up/drop-off
5,1
Value
5,4
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Hertz?
Hertz offers hire cars in Detroit for about R7 392 per week on average.
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.
Car hires by fuel type in Detroit
Browse car hires by fuel type in Detroit. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Detroit. Deals were last updated on 11 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R85+).
Electric
R85+
Hybrid
R96+