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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 rental car in Detroit 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 73/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 12% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Detroit?

In Detroit, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just S$ 42.88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at S$ 46.60/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 134 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Detroit? January is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 66 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 102. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 66

February

S$ 74

March

S$ 80

April

S$ 74

May

S$ 82

June

S$ 97

July

S$ 102

August

S$ 92

September

S$ 79

October

S$ 80

November

S$ 78

December

S$ 79

What car do most people rent in Detroit?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Detroit are the following: Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar).

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 4 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Detroit. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Budget

5.4
Fair
134 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

Payless

5.1
Fair
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

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 4 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Detroit for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Detroit. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 372 per week.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Detroit.

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