Detroit

Cheap Car Hire in Detroit from R689

Detroit, MI, United States
Apr 27 — May 4
Driver's age: 26-65
Detroit, MI, United States
Sat 27/4
Noon
Sat 4/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Detroit?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Detroit and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

January

R1 072

February

R1 072

March

R1 206

April

R1 168

May

R1 187

June

R1 302

July

R1 455

August

R1 455

September

R1 206

October

R1 187

November

R1 187

December

R1 072

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Detroit is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 20 April 2024.

In Detroit, there are 21 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit in the past week - currently priced from R701/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

R1 175+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare available car types for rental in Detroit

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Detroit to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

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 20 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Detroit, including Dollar, Thrifty and Payless. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Dollar

7,1
Good
169 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,8

Thrifty

6,8
Okay
106 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,7

Payless

5,8
Fair
135 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,1

Budget

5,7
Fair
240 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
96 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1
Very Good
48 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,7

Hertz

7,1
Good
54 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Avis

5,6
Fair
39 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,9

Best Detroit car hire deals found

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 R840. Data was last updated on 20 April 2024.
Peruse the best Detroit car hire deals we've found. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Ford FiestaR689/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota Corolla QuestR701/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R811/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Detroit?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Detroit from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (R701/day), Avis (R786/day), and Dollar (R828/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Detroit?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,8 rating), National (8,3 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Detroit.

  • What are petrol prices like in Detroit?

    The average price of petrol in Detroit is R19,55/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R879 and R1 270 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Detroit for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 24% on your car hire. For a below average price in Detroit, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Detroit?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Toyota RAV4) in Detroit, making it the most popular option.

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Car hires by fuel type in Detroit

Browse car hires by fuel type in Detroit. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Detroit. Deals were last updated on 20 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R48+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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