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Pick-up location | Detroit |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 21 |
Airport locations | 15 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Economy | $33/day |
Compact | $46/day |
Intermediate | $34/day |
Standard | $37/day |
Full-size | $37/day |
Minivan | $47/day |
Full-size SUV | $52/day |
Luxury | $52/day |
Pickup truck | $39/day |
Intermediate SUV | $34/day |
Compact SUV | $37/day |
Standard SUV | $40/day |
Supplier choice | $46/day |
A 4-wheel drive car is advisable for this area, especially during the winter season. Even though pick-up trucks are a beloved choice of vehicle of the people in Detroit, a more compact car is recommended when driving in the city, as changing lanes and finding a parking space becomes considerably easier.
Always adhere to the speed limits given on posted signs. Generally, 25 mph are permitted in residential areas, 55 mpg on unposted highways and up to 75 mph on freeways. The Basic Speed Law also applies, which means driving as fast as is sensible and adapting to the weather and road conditions.
Street parking, parking lots, and garages are all good options for parking a rental car. Street parking is mostly metered and operated usually between 8 AM and 6 PM Mondays through Saturdays, so parking outside these times is free of charge. Garages include the Buhl Garage or Cadillac Square, but with prices ranging from $15 to $24 per two hours, they are a rather pricey solution. Generally, parking in Detroit comes at a cost, so opting for a hotel with a parking lot is recommended.
On average a rental car in Detroit costs $70 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Detroit found in the last 2 weeks is $44.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($34/day), Dollar ($34/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($46/day).
The average gas price in Detroit is $3.93 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $63, depending on the car size.
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Detroit.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Payless, and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in Detroit costs $113 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Detroit costs $88 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Detroit costs $93 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Detroit costs $492 per week ($70 per day).
On average a rental car in Detroit costs $2,107 per month ($70 per day).
Most car rental providers in Detroit offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Detroit, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 13 car rental agencies in Detroit.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Detroit so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Dropping off your preferred rental car at Detroit Metropolitan Airport is quite easy. On the date you're supposed to return the car, drive to the parking garages present at the airport's rental car facility. Once here, remove your personal belongings in the car, head over to the counter of the Detroit car rental you hired your car from, and hand over the keys.
If you plan on driving to a city relatively far from Detroit, you can do so, as Detroit car rentals don't have a limit on how far their cars can be driven. However, you must inform the Detroit Car Rental you'd like to hire from of your intentions.
One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
338 Lucas Dr
+1 844 934 1086
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
289 Lucas Drive
+1 866 434 2226
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Very easy and simple pickup and drop off.6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
Staff was helpful and the drop off was VERY quick and easy.Cons:
Computers were down when picking up my rental, so there was a long line and long wait to complete the paperwork. Then, after the paperwork was completed, they had to radio someone to bring up our rental (a minivan) and we waited more than 20 minutes for someone to bring it. I went back to the counter and asked if the van was somewhere we could walk to and pick it up and they radioed again. Then I watched as a porter went to a minivan that was a short walk (maybe 100 yards away) and drive the car to the front of the building.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
Cons:
Vehicle smelled like Marijuana BAD. I know it's legal now. But you should have cars designated for weed users.One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
289 Lucas Drive
+1 877 283 0898
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
Pros:
Due to Covid, we had to cancel our trip, and this our reservation. Delta refunded all of our money back. Thrifty did not, and blamed it on Kayak. I will now use neither.Cons:
Due to Covid, we had to cancel our trip, and this our reservation. Delta refunded all of our money back. Thrifty did not, and blamed it on Kayak. I will now use neither.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Tricia was top-notch, extremely helpful to me when I was picking up the car and dropping it off. I wish more rental car companies had people like her to help folks like me!7.2 Good
Dec 2019
Pros:
2019 Camry was a great car.Cons:
$13/day to add a spouse as a driver is ridiculous. Every other car rental company that I’ve used does this for free. Will not be using Thrifty in the future on this basis.One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
Building 295 Lucas Drive
+1 734 941 0719
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
Pros:
Nothing. Dumped Payless rental retrieval of rental car to Avis center where the lines were horrendous. Waited for more than an hour long to get a car instead of full size SUV for which I paid for. Most horrible rental car experience!2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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The Budget car rental staff and policy are the worst I have ever dealt with. Especially Kayak. HOW CAN YOU LET A DRIVER RESERVE A VEHICLE THAT YOU MUST BE 25 TO RESERVE AND THEN CANCEL FOR A FEE. WITH NO AGE VERIFICATION. Completely B.SCons:
HAVE AGE VERIFICATION BEFORE RESERVING A CAR THAT REQUIRES A CERTAIN AGE TO EVEN PICK UP!!!!!6.4 Okay
Jan 2020
Pros:
Car was nice, new, and clean.Cons:
No one at front desk for 15-20 min when they opened. Hard to see signage at DTW. No one really there for dropoff outside too plus hard to see dropoff signage.3.6 Poor
Dec 2019
Cons:
Car smelled HEAVILY of marijuana and cleaning solution. Extra long wait for shuttle on both ends of the journey.One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
Building 287 Lucas Drive
+1 734 941 3632
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2.0 Poor
May 2024
2.0 Poor
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
4 locations in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
1034 Randolph St
+1 313 964 5205
3245 Wight St
+1 313 393 2344
330 Lucas Dr
+1 844 934 1085
7600 Second Avenue
+1 313 393 2344
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Pros:
Yes staff were friendly, and Truck was warm when we picked it up.Cons:
Nothing it was fine.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff. Helped us change our car with no hassle at all.Cons:
Cleaning of the vehicle. Front was still had a lot of bugs and it looked like there had been something spilled on the inside of the rear ds door, that had only been partially wiped up.7.6 Good
Oct 2020
Pros:
The staff was helpful.Cons:
The size of the car was smaller than what I reserved and the car was damaged when I picked it up.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Pros:
We decided to stay an extra day and they were so accommodating.3 locations in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
17651 Mack Ave
+1 313 209 4818
289b Lucas Drive
+1 734 941 4747
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8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
8.0 Very good
Oct 2021
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Cons:
Turned out gas tank was only 1/4 full when I started. But it was rectified when I returned the car.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly and helpful. Upgraded the vehicle (with a charge) to make our trip the best it could be. Vehicle was brand new (3 miles on it when I drove it off the lot), clean, and had a full tank of gas.Cons:
The rental counter was short staffed (1 person working the main counter, 1 person working the "Gold" counter) with several people standing in line. I arrived at 3:05 for a 3:00 pick-up and didn't get out the door until almost 4. Service was great, once I got to an agent.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
Easiest car rental I’ve ever experienced.Cons:
Nothing: it was perfect, thank you.One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
Building 295 Lucas Drive
+1 734 942 3450
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
338 Lucas Dr
+1 844 934 1087
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
I overslept after international travel and returned the car late...it felt so good not to be dinged for that!10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
Pros:
Great car, great price and great service.2.0 Poor
Aug 2016
Cons:
Your website had a picture of a convertible which is what we wanted. Of course there were none but the people from National said that this is a trick by Kyak to deceive their customers. We were really wanting that car and got screwed. Thanks for the LIE4.4 Mediocre
Jul 2016
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The car was great and drop off was quick and easy.Cons:
The pickup was terrible. Attendant in the lot just stared right through me as I asked a question 3 times and then yelled into his radio. Eventually I gave up and figured it out myself. He never acknowledged that I was even standing there. Then i walked all the way across the lot to the building and the clerk inside asked a bunch of questions about insurance even though I purchased it when I booked the car. I didn't know it was third party but he acted like it was no good. Then told me to go out by the fence to get a truck. The only vehicles by the fence were needing maintenance. Someone drove by and told me to go back in and have him call for one. So I did. Waited 15 more minutes and the lady from Alamo came to ask if I was waiting for a truck and that it had been parked on the other side.2 locations in Detroit
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2 locations in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
338 Lucas Dr
+1 586 576 7818
Detroit International Airport - 22768 Hoover Rd Warren Mi. 48089
+1 888 526 0440
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