Cheap Detroit electric car rentals from $41/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for an electric car rental in Detroit with a pick-up date of 5/31 and drop-off date of 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap electric car rentals in Detroit

Chevrolet Bolt car
Chevrolet Bolt
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$58/day
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Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$51/day
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Ford Mustang Mach-E car
Ford Mustang Mach-E
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$46/day
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Tesla Model 3 car
Tesla Model 3
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$59/day
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Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$81/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$41/day
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Class Special SUV car
Class Special SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$52/day
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Cadillac Lyriq car
Cadillac Lyriq
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$57/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Detroit electric car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an electric car in Detroit with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an electric car in Detroit?

You should book your electric rental in Detroit around 83 days in advance to secure a below-average price. EV availability is more limited than gas cars, so booking early helps you access the best models, especially Teslas and other high-range options.

What is the cheapest electric car rental company in Detroit?

In the past year, some of the lowest prices for electric car rentals in Detroit were found with Turo ($7/day), Budget ($37/day), and Avis ($44/day). Rates can vary by pick-up location, but airport-adjacent branches often offer competitive pricing.

Which electric car rental companies in Detroit have electric vehicle locations?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, Avis (5.1, 46 reviews), Payless (5.1, 36 reviews) and Budget (5.4, 196 reviews) operates the most EV-ready rental locations in Detroit. This makes it easier to find an EV near Detroit airports, like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport.

Avis
Avis
Rated 5.1/10
Payless
Payless
Rated 5.1/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 5.4/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.2/10

What is the cheapest month to rent an electric car in Detroit?

The cheapest month to rent an electric car in Detroit is typically September, when demand is lower and daily rates drop. The most expensive month is January, when travel peaks and EV rentals become harder to secure.

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Detroit electric car rental reviews and directory

 
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Budget

5.4

Fair

Read 141 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.8

Locations in Detroit

Building 287 Lucas Drive

+1 734 941 3632

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

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The employees working there are not very good, they make fun of their customers, if they don't know about the rental policy. And the car they gave me was not good at all, the breaks was not working properly and car was making noise.

6.0 Okay

D, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Over 30 people on line when we got to the Detroit airport check in and online check in was not working. More than 25 folks in the Avis line in the same building. Over an hour wait and some folks leaving as we got there said near 2 hours. Lines were not labeled either so my wife waited on one and I another till we figured out which was budget and which was Avis, .then when we get outside to row K there were no cars and we had to wait. Folks were good in terms of what they could do, car was excellent. Extremely understaffed with our arrival

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
My car had serious suspension issues. Something broke loose with a calaper, ball joint, control arm etc... I photographed it as there were white paint dots and marks on the drivers side rear seat area, scratches across the hood and quarter panels. At different times I did not feel comfortable driving it. I was expecting something to disable me on the road at some point. I do want to say the staff that took care of us on pick up and drop off were outstanding. You are hiring the right people for the front line employees. I can't say much for who inspects and performs the maintenance on the vehicles. Not your best rental***

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

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Out of cars. Pickup took way too long because they were waiting on returns. People just standing in a line that wasn’t moving. 15 to 20 people in a queue that was moving at a snail’s pace.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The auto was clean and the cost was okay but I would have really enjoyed being able to go directly to the car instead of waiting almost an hour in line.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Wait time over 2 hours to pick car

1 out of 47

Hertz

7.2

Good

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.1

Locations in Detroit

289b Lucas Drive

+1 734 941 4747

Monday00:00 - 23:5905:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:5905:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:5905:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:5905:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:5905:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2025

Full-size

KAYAK
The staff was very helpful and friendly when I picked up my car, they even brought it to me and explained everything. When I dropped it off , it was so easy. Thank you so much.

6.0 Okay

Jane, Aug 2025

Compact

KAYAK
I liked the ease of pickup and dropoff, did not like charge for spouse driving

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Terrible customer service. Would never use again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Car at the pick up needed some more clean.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Advertised rate for my trip was $105 on Kayak. When I picked up the car it was $211 and after returning the car the final receipt was $250. (Not incldu

2.0 Poor

Hobart, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
The vehicle was filthy... Nobody should let a vehicle out the door like that. You make your bed You wash your dishes You wash the car before you put it on the lot Simple

1 out of 8

Avis

5.1

Fair

Read 32 reviews

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

5.9

Locations in Detroit

Building 295 Lucas Drive

+1 734 942 3450

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Have more than 2 counter people checking customers in. Some people were there 4 hours . Myself was 1 hour

8.0 Very good

Christopher, Apr 2026

Intermediate

KAYAK
Good car. One small thing: signage in the lot for where to return the car was not clear. Overall, quite happy with the rental.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Standard

KAYAK
easy no hassle return and bus there to take us back to terminal

6.0 Okay

Louise, Mar 2026

Full-size

KAYAK
The Avis line to pick up the car was over 35 minutes long and one agent's shift ended just as I approached. Not bad for me since I was next but the line extended even longer than when I got there. Possibly if I have Avis Preferred I could have eliminated all that wasted time. Also, my reservation was weird where they made me put down over $400, the $250 deposit plus some. Somehow the 'voucher' where I already paid for the vehicle just wasn't jiving with their system. I checked days later and showed no charge from Avis so I believe it was ok but the 'checkout' didn't work well with their system at all. A manager had to be called to figure out what to do.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
It took 45 minutes to get my vehicle with only 6 people ahead of me and 3 Avis employees working the counters. The employees were nice and seemed knowledgeable but the system is ridiculously slow.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
When I showed up I was told that the rental I had selected was a “mystery deal” which was either a fully electric vehicle or a pickup, neither of which met my needs. They were able to switch me to an SUV. I was quoted at $370 for a rental, which seemed fair, but ended up paying $1000 at the end of the week.

1 out of 11

Payless

5.1

Fair

Read 22 reviews

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.5

Locations in Detroit

Building 295 Lucas Drive

+1 734 941 0719

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Laki, Feb 2026

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Billing incorrect and no resolution

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Getting and returning the car was easy and fast. The car itself was meh - needed washer fluid and a muffler.

2.0 Poor

Craig, Dec 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Over an hour in line to pick up the car. There was trash including a rotting apple in the center console. When I took out the trash I could smell cigarette smoke in the car.

2.0 Poor

Charley, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
The pickup experience was completely out of control, Apparently multiple workers had called out that day, but there were basically only two people working the counter, then three when the manager joined. I stood in line longer than it took for me to fly from NYC to Detroit. Then they sent me to an empty parking spot because they had lost control of where their stock was or wasn't. I ended up with a very different class of vehicle, and one that used significantly more gas than I expected to use. Check in was better, but the handheld system kept disconnecting from their wifi or satellite link, so again, a little delay. The staff, on the other hand, was always nice, pleasant, hard working and attendant; they just didn't have what they needed to offer an acceptable level of service.

2.0 Poor

Casey, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Absolutely awful. They didn’t have anyone at the Payless so everyone had to be in one line at the Avis. Line was SO long and the staff was moving so slowly. I saw one staff member texting slowly while looking at all of us in the long line. Extremely hot in there, felt like no AC. We ended up walking out and choosing to Uber the hour drive to our hotel and waste the money because we had a wedding to get to. Truly one of the worst experiences ever. Do NOT use this company!!!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Check in was ridiculous! 2 hours in line! Awful. Will never rent from Avis or Payless again.

1 out of 8

362 travelers who rented a car in Detroit gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.7

Good to know

Most popular agency

Average price

Good deal

Turo
$80/day
$64/day

FAQs about renting an electric car in Detroit

  • Which car rental companies offer electric vehicles in Detroit?

    Several major rental companies in Detroit offer electric vehicles, but availability can vary depending on the pickup location and season.
    Companies that frequently offer EV rentals include:

    1. Turo
    2. Budget
    3. Payless
    4. Avis
    5. Hertz

    For the best selection, it’s recommended to search early and enable the Electric filter when browsing on KAYAK.

  • How much does it cost to rent an electric car in Detroit?

    The daily cost of renting an electric car in Detroit depends on the rental company, the model you choose, the season, and how early you book. Based on recent KAYAK pricing data, the average daily rate for electric car rentals in Detroit is $80, compared to $65 for standard gas cars.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Average price: $7 – $285 per day

    Prices may fluctuate, so it’s always best to check your travel dates directly on KAYAK for real-time rates.

  • Which is the most popular car rental agency for electric vehicles in Detroit?

    Based on real user feedback on KAYAK, Hertz leads the way in EV-ready rental locations across Detroit, offering travelers convenient access to electric cars near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Hertz has one convenient location in Detroit, making it easy to pick up your rental.

  • Which local Detroit hotels have an EV charging station?

    Several hotels in Detroit offer on-site EV charging for guests. Popular choices include Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown and Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, both of which provide charging points.

  • What are the most popular electric cars to rent in Detroit?

    Travelers often choose EVs that are simple to park, have reliable battery performance, and support fast charging throughout the city.
    Some of the most rented electric cars on KAYAK include:
    • Tesla Model 3
    • Tesla Model Y
    • Hyundai Genesis G80

Everything you need to know for your electric car rental in Detroit