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Cheap Car Hire in Detroit from $60

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 15/7 and drop-off date of 29/7. 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 hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Detroit. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 May 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.42

Average price per day

$80

Cheapest price per day

$60

Cheapest time to hire 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 29 May 2025.

January

$80

February

$90

March

$96

April

$90

May

$99

June

$119

July

$129

August

$111

September

$96

October

$97

November

$94

December

$96

Popular car types in Detroit

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Detroit and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 May 2025.

At $60/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Detroit in the past week. Out of 13 car hire agencies operating in Detroit, there are, in total, 21 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for hire in Detroit

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Detroit to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 May 2025.

Small cars

$61 - $138

All Car Types

$70 - $130

To hire a small car in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $89/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Detroit, the United States (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$138/day). In fact, December is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a small car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $87/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Detroit, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$151/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $105/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Detroit, the United States (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$187/day). In fact, April is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a large car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $87/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Detroit, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$110/day). In fact, February is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Detroit, the United States, you would pay an average price of $103/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Detroit, the United States (~$121/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$348/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Detroit. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Detroit, hiring a van is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Detroit van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$60/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia Rio$69/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Top hire agencies in Detroit

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Detroit known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Detroit. Reviews were last updated on 29 May 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Detroit, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Detroit. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

5.4
Fair
133 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.8
Okay
45 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.5

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

6.2
Okay
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Payless

5.0
Fair
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Best car hire deals found in Detroit

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Detroit. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Detroit with an average daily rate of $79. Data was last updated on 29 May 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Detroit. Double check the details of your car hire reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Toyota Corolla$60/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia Forte$62/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
BYD ATTO 3$69/day
4
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Detroit, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Detroit?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $80/day when booking a car hire in Detroit. The absolute best deal a user found was for $58/day from Dollar, booked on May 25.

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

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Detroit. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $573 per week.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Detroit however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 34% below the average car hire price in Detroit. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Detroit is on average $2,457 a month or $82 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Detroit car hire.

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

    It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Detroit, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Detroit in June, prices are $82 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Detroit

Browse car hires by fuel type in Detroit. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Detroit. Deals were last updated on 29 May 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Detroit. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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