Detroit

Cheap Car Rentals in Detroit from AED 272

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 8/2 and drop-off date of 9/2. 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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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 21 December 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 3.20

Average price per day

AED 218

Cheapest price per day

AED 272

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 21 December 2025.

There are currently 22 hire locations operating in Detroit spread across 14 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Detroit is small car at AED 272 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 272+

Compact

Compact

AED 272+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 305+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 294+

SUV

SUV

AED 347+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 363+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 400+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 411+

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:

Hyundai ElantraAED 272/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Kia RioAED 272/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 372. Data was last updated on 21 December 2025.
Hyundai ElantraAED 272/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Kia RioAED 272/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Toyota CamryAED 294/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

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 219% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Detroit?

In Detroit, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just AED 177.43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is National, with rates starting at AED 199.79/day.

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.

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 305/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 231

June

AED 279

July

AED 305

August

AED 264

September

AED 206

October

AED 213

November

AED 217

December

AED 213

What car do most people hire in Detroit?

SUV cars (Ford Edge, 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.

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 21 December 2025.

Budget

5.4
Fair
133 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

Dollar

6.9
Okay
48 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
29 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.0

Hertz

7.1
Good
28 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

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 21 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 218/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 184/day from Alamo, booked on Dec. 13.

  • 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 1,384 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 5,933. You can find car rental deals for AED 198 a day on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Detroit for a weekend?

    AED 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Detroit. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as AED 0 per day.

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 21 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 68+).

Electric

Electric

AED 94+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 68+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 93+

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