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Cheap Car Rentals in Detroit from AED 165

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 10/12 and drop-off date of 2/1. 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 rent in Detroit and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 16 November 2025.
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There are currently 21 hire locations operating in Detroit spread across 13 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit is small car at AED 165 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 165+

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Compact

Compact

AED 165+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 189+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 173+

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SUV

SUV

AED 178+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 304+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 311+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 260+

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Compare car rental deals in Detroit by type

Here are the best Detroit small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Detroit medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Detroit large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Detroit SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford FocusAED 165/day
4
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A/C
Ford Focus
Found 11/16/25
Kia PicantoAED 165/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 11/16/25

Best car rental deals found in Detroit

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Detroit. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Detroit with an average daily rate of AED 231. Data was last updated on 16 November 2025.
Ford FocusAED 165/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Found 11/16/25
Kia PicantoAED 165/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 11/16/25
Hyundai SonataAED 173/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Sonata
Found 11/16/25

Cheapflights insights for Detroit car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Detroit, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 202, which is about 220% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Detroit?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Detroit is Budget (rated 5.4/10 with 133 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.9/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.4
Alamo
Alamo
8.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Dollar
Dollar
7.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Detroit is January, when you can expect to pay AED 187/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Detroit is July (AED 309/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 187

February

AED 213

March

AED 228

April

AED 213

May

AED 231

June

AED 279

July

AED 309

August

AED 264

September

AED 206

October

AED 213

November

AED 217

December

AED 224

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax, for example) are the most popular in Detroit. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) 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.

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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 16 November 2025.

Budget

5.4
Fair
133 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
44 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
30 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.0
Good
47 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.9
Okay
30 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Payless

5.1
Fair
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 November 2025.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Detroit for about AED 1,594 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Detroit it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Detroit

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Detroit. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Detroit. Deals were last updated on 16 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 57+).

Electric

Electric

AED 83+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 57+

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