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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 12 April 2025.

January

HK$403

February

HK$449

March

HK$488

April

HK$496

May

HK$519

June

HK$597

July

HK$643

August

HK$558

September

HK$480

October

HK$488

November

HK$473

December

HK$488

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.

Top rental agencies in Detroit

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Detroit known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Detroit. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Detroit, such as Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

5.5
Fair
132 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
44 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.8
Okay
45 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.5

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
28 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Payless

5.0
Fair
23 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), National (7.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.4 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 HK$6.99/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$314 and HK$454 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Detroit for about HK$1,558 per week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Detroit it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 28%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Detroit for a month is certainly possible.

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