Detroit

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Detroit car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Detroit. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 August 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 3.38

Average price per day

AED 266

Cheapest price per day

AED 197

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 206, which is about 217% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 130 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.8/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 191/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 191

February

AED 213

March

AED 228

April

AED 213

May

AED 235

June

AED 279

July

AED 309

August

AED 272

September

AED 231

October

AED 228

November

AED 224

December

AED 228

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in Detroit. Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) and Standard (Ford Edge) 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 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 18 August 2025.

Budget

5.4
Fair
130 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
32 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.9
Okay
30 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.9
Okay
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.4

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Payless

5.1
Fair
21 reviews1 location
Overview

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 18 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 266/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 197/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 17.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Detroit for about AED 1,990 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.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Detroit can be found for AED 8,527. You can find car rental deals for AED 284 a day on average.

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