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Detroit car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Detroit. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R19,25

Average price per day

R1 072

Cheapest price per day

R1 008

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 R881/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 319% 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 5.3/10 with 136 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.0/10 with 40 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 R799. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 337 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 R799. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 337 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

R799

February

R881

March

R979

April

R962

May

R1 011

June

R1 223

July

R1 337

August

R1 158

September

R913

October

R946

November

R962

December

R962

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in Detroit. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) 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 20 April 2026.

Budget

5,3
Fair
136 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Alamo

9,0
Wonderful
40 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,7

Dollar

7,0
Good
43 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

National

7,9
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
29 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

6,9

Hertz

7,1
Good
23 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

6,9

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
20 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,1

Payless

5,1
Fair
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,5

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 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 072/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 008/day from Alamo, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Detroit for about R7 601 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Detroit for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 8% on a month-long rental by booking with Alamo. Alamo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Detroit can cost you on average R32 574 a month or R1 086 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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