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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 hire 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 car hire in Detroit costs €45 per day.
The average price of fuel in Detroit is €3.37 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €40 and €54, depending on the car size.
Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Detroit.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Detroit costs €28 per day, on average.
A Special car hire in Detroit costs €33 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Detroit costs €33 per day, on average.
In Detroit, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 289 Lucas Drive (26 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Detroit costs €313 per week (€45 per day).
On average a car hire in Detroit costs €1,343 per month (€45 per day).
One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
338 Lucas Dr
+1 844 934 1086
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Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
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
3.6 Poor
Feb 2019
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Arrived to pick up reserved car. Was not available. Clerk was rude and blamed me. I called customer service who hung up on me. Then my membership was deleted. I am now with enterprise. Very happy there.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Terrific service at the counter - easy pick up process, great car, no problems at all. Renting from them again this week!6.0 Okay
Mar 2018
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Staff very pleasant and helpfulCons:
limited selectionOne location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
289 Lucas Drive
+1 877 283 0898
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
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
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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.3.6 Poor
Dec 2019
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Vehicle smelled like smoke. Vehicle not ready when arrived. Rude drop off.7.2 Good
Dec 2019
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The pickup was easy since there was no other customer in the office. The place was D E A D. That was good for me.Cons:
The drop off process was very poor. There was no attendant. I was just told to leave the car in the lot and walk away. Someone would process it later and send me a receipt. But one day later I still do not have a receipt !!One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
Building 295 Lucas Drive
+1 734 941 0719
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8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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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
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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
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Car smelled HEAVILY of marijuana and cleaning solution. Extra long wait for shuttle on both ends of the journey.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Friendly staff, easy pick up, and drop off.Cons:
N/AOne location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
Building 287 Lucas Drive
+1 734 941 3632
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
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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6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Yes staff were friendly, and Truck was warm when we picked it up.Cons:
Nothing it was fine.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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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
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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
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We decided to stay an extra day and they were so accommodating.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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It had a few dents but you were great!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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2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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The rental car itself was ok.Cons:
Kayak booked my reservation 30 minutes away from the airport. When this was determined by the staff at Hertz Detroit airport, they were unwilling to help arrive at a solution. I had to leave the Hertz area and book through Thrifty/Dollar in order to obtain a rental car. Additionally, the area where I needed to work with the Hertz Detroit airport representative was in a closed in space, making me less comfortable during COVID.2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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They promised I didn't get charged, they didn't have my carCons:
They still charged me and now my account is overdrawn2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
Cons:
Car wasn't properly cleaned7.2 Good
Jun 2017
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Car was excellent -- clean and ready to go. Unnecessary stress at initial check-out, but returning the car was quick and easy.Cons:
Initial check-out was bad. Credit card reader didn't work, and rather than try another one (that particular card reader wasn't working), I was told to call the third party I had pre-paid for the rental (Kayak) and tell them I'd have to use a different card. Finally, I went to a different clerk further down the counter who simply ran my card on her card reader and it was fine. The whole encounter added another 15 minutes of unnecessary stress. I had also noticed the customer in front of me having a similar problem with the same clerk.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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I was expecting a Corolla and was disappointed when it wasn't available. The rental agent thought I might like a Chevy Cruise and she was right! It was very comfortable and performed well around town and on the highways.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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I appreciated the quick service once I arrived. In addition, the car was in excellent condition.Cons:
Nothing - it was a great experience.One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
Building 295 Lucas Drive
+1 734 942 3450
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4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
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3.6 Poor
Aug 2020
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Drop off was easyCons:
Waited almost 2 hrs in line to get car.. only one person working behind the desk.. with no sense of urgency to move people along.. the mist unorganized ever experienced!One location in Detroit
Locations in Detroit
338 Lucas Dr
+1 844 934 1087
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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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
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Great car, great price and great service.2.0 Poor
Aug 2016
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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.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
2 locations in Detroit
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2 locations in Detroit
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338 Lucas Dr
+1 586 576 7818
Detroit International Airport - 22768 Hoover Rd Warren Mi. 48089
+1 888 526 0440
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Some Detroit car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Detroit.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Detroit car hire.