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The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Detroit Metro Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • National Car Rental

    9.5 (431)
    From £ 30 / day
  • Alamo

    9.1 (9281)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.7 (2088)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Avis

    8 (6438)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Hertz

    8 (7425)
    From £ 26 / day
  • Thrifty

    7.6 (5841)
    From £ 25 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.6 (4627)
    From £ 25 / day
  • Budget

    7.5 (10165)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Payless Car Rental

    6.3 (508)
    No rates available
  • National

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  • Payless

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Detroit Metro Airport average daily price per month

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), March is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), September is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), September is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), September is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), May is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), September is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), February is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), September is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), September is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Detroit Metro Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Detroit Metro Airport), April is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental location Detroit Metro Airport

Detroit Metro Airport Guide

Car Hire

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is one of the largest air transportation hubs in the world. Located in the Detroit suburb of Romulus, Michigan, it’s a major tourism gateway and a hub for several major US carriers. Onward transportation to the city and its surroundings is with car hire in Detroit Airport, several bus services and airport or pre-booked taxis. Self-drive is the best way to get around, especially if you’re planning to tour the region.

Who to Book With
Eight internationally-known car rental companies are represented at the airport, with most of them storing their cars at off-complex parking lots which are accessible by free shuttle bus. Favourites with visitors include Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty and Alamo, and booking in advance is recommended as it ensures a faster getaway.

Need to Know Essentials
The following documents must be presented at vehicle collection:

- The credit card used for the reservation
- A valid driver’s licence
- A passport confirming your ID
- Confirmation of booking

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Although America drives on the right, its interstates, highways and lesser roads cause no problems for visiting experienced drivers. Speed limits on highways are 70mph, and instant fines are levied if the limit is ignored. Driving in rural areas is generally traffic-jam free, but within Detroit it’s another matter, although the city is generally auto-friendly. As in most massive UK cities, rush hour traffic here is every motorist’s worst nightmare. The downtown area is well-provided with parking lots, and metered on-street parking may be had. Maximum daily rates at the lots are around £8 and petrol stations are everywhere, with most accepting card payments.

See our guide to the US for more information on driving here.

Transport

As yet, the airport has no rail service linking it with the city, although a commuter rail line is in the planning stages. Detroit’s Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) bus service offers two bus routes to the city, and taxi ranks are located outside the terminals’ Arrivals exits. Most hotels around the airport’s perimeter supply shuttle buses, and limos can be hired, as can private shuttle buses. Car hire is recommended as the city’s public transport isn’t yet up to its size.

Trains
There is no rail link between the city and the airport, but the city’s New Center district has an Amtrak station with services to Chicago. Fares range between £15 and £30, and the journey lasts up to 6 hours.

Taxis
Taxi travel from the airport and around the city is reliable and comfortable, but it’s the most expensive way to get around. Several licensed cab companies serve the airport and can be booked in advance. All airport taxis are metered and the trip to the city takes around an hour dependent on traffic.

Taxi prices:
Detroit Airport to Detroit city centre is about £30
Detroit Airport to Ann Arbor is about £40
Detroit Airport to Grosse Pointe is about £50
Detroit Airport to Troy is about £65

Buses
Public bus transportation to Detroit and its suburbs is offered by municipal bus service SMART. Two bus lines, numbers 125 and 280, stop outside the North Terminal and run hourly to the city centre, with the journey taking around 1 hour, 30 minutes and costing around £1.25. Payment is by fare box at the front of the bus and requires the correct change as, if you pay with a bill, you will only get a ‘change card’ with credits for future journeys.

Facilities

Terminals
Detroit Airport’s McNamara Terminal is split between domestic and international halls, and is the region’s gateway to Asia and Europe. Recently modernised and expanded, the complex, including the new North Terminal which is linked to McNamara by express trams, deals with 33 million passengers a year. Delta is by far the main carrier, offering world-wide flights as well as routes to domestic destinations, with Lufthansa, Air France, American and United also active. Intercontinental destinations include Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and London.

Parking
The airport offers over 19,000 on-complex parking spaces, including spaces in two multi-storey car parks, each close to a terminal, with additional short-term parking areas opposite the terminals’ entrances. Long-term parking is had at the Green Lot, which is served by shuttle buses to the concourses. Payment is by credit card at machines, and charges range from around £2 for half an hour to £7 for 24 hours in the long-term bays and £18 for 24 hours in the short-term car parks.

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi internet access at the airport is provided free for 30 minutes, after which time a subscription service via Boingo kicks in, costing around £6 for 24 hours of unlimited access.

Information Services
There are information desks in both terminals’ public areas and Arrivals halls.

Useful Numbers
Service Centre: +1 734 247 7678

Accessibility
Reserved parking spaces close to the terminals are provided for passengers with reduced mobility, together with SkyCap assistance on request from airport or airline staff and through the Ground Transportation Center. All transport options are wheelchair-accessible, and wheelchairs can be provided. Adapted toilets, special seating areas, lifts and ramps come as standard, and special foods can be arranged.

Restaurants and Bars
Both terminals offer a plethora of bars, cafés and restaurants, with McNamara Terminal’s landside Central Link area home to fast food outlets, the Musashi Japanese Restaurant and several coffee shops. Airside are Diego’s Mexican Cantina, the Martini Lounge, the Mediterranean Grill, Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen and other casual dining options. The North Terminal boasts TGI Friday’s, Le Petit Bistro and a good selection of fast foods and snack/coffee bars.

VIP Lounges

McNamara Terminal:
Delta Sky Club Lounge
Armed Forces Lounge

North Terminal:
Lufthansa Business Class Lounge

Money and ATMs
ATMs are available in the McNamara Terminal, along the concourse between the boarding gates, and currency exchange booths are found in the Central Link and International Arrivals area. Currency exchange in the North Terminal is found in the Baggage Claim hall and between gates D10 and D11, and ATMs are sited landside and airside.

Shopping
Shopping is available in both the McNamara and North terminals, with a variety of shops offering books, travel goods, gifts, fashions and accessories, pharmaceutical needs and more. All the usual duty-free shopping treats can be had in both airside concourses, although McNamara holds the best selection. In its Central Link area, you’ll find Brookes Brothers and Travelmart, and the Departures lounge hosts upscale gift and souvenir stores, Forever Silver, Erwin Pearls, L’Occitane, Motown Harley Davidson, Swarovski and designer fashion shops, as well as a great choice of duty-free goodies.

Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • National Car Rental
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Budget
  • Payless Car Rental
  • National
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