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What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Michigan?

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Michigan

Price	$30 - $52

Out of all the popular cities in Michigan, Flint is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $30/day. Renting a car in Flint is 43% cheaper than renting one in Traverse City where the per day rate is around $52. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Michigan to get a rental car in are: Benton Harbor ($34/day), Detroit ($36/day), and Jackson ($37/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Detroit should expect to spend around $36/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Michigan is Detroit.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Michigan?

January

$62

February

$66

March

$78

April

$72

May

$75

June

$89

July

$92

August

$88

September

$76

October

$78

November

$69

December

$72

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Michigan is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Michigan

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There are currently 14,376 rental locations operating in Michigan spread across 248 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Michigan is Small at $31 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

SUV

$38+

Small

$31+

Medium

$34+

Large

$35+

Van

$65+

Luxury

$46+

SUV

$38+

Small

$31+

Medium

$34+

Large

$35+

Van

$65+

Luxury

$46+

SUV

$38+

Small

$31+

Medium

$34+

Large

$35+

Van

$65+

Luxury

$46+

Compare available car types for rental in Michigan

	Small Cars	$49 - $99
	All Car Types	$87 - $127

To rent a Small car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $67/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Michigan (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$99/day). In fact, August is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a Small car saves you 32% 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 Michigan Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $75/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Michigan (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$114/day). In fact, October is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a Medium car saves you 24% 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 Michigan Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $85/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Michigan (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$115/day). In fact, January is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a Large car saves you 15% 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 Michigan Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $92/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Michigan (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$133/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a SUV car saves you 7% 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 Michigan SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $138/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Michigan (~$96/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$183/day). In fact, September is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a Van car is 28% 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 Michigan Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $113/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Michigan (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$163/day). In fact, January is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a Luxury car is 13% 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 Michigan Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $133/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Michigan (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$162/day). In fact, December is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Michigan, renting a Convertible car is 26% 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.

Kia Picanto$31/day

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Nissan Versa$31/day

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Top rental agencies in Michigan

All major car rental suppliers in Michigan

Alamo

8.9

Very good

148 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Friendliest staff at pick up-really made a difference after a long journey overseas. We appreciate the smiles and extra help finding car seats that fit our kids. Thank you for the excellent service-we’ll be using you again for our next trip back Stateside.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Wonderful experience, great service, would book a car through them again!

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

I really had no complaints! Got a nice Nissan Altima that was pretty sporty and perfect for road-tripping across Michigan! Pretty much zero-hassle, and employees were very friendly!

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

From the shuttle driver, to the counter agent, to the man who checked the car in on drop-off I can only say they were all amazingly professional and pleasant. Maybe it's a Michigan thing, but a great experience all around.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Everything

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Everyone and everything was great

1 out of 50

Enterprise

8.1

Very good

105 reviews•19 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|May 2021

Pick up was great. Agent was personable

I dropped off a day early and my update receipt was never received. Still need to recieve

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Phil Billui was the best

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The Enterprise clerks who worked with customers were unfailingly quick, helpful, personable, and effective.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

The premium suv I reserved wasn’t so premium. A ton of air sound would come in from the windshield once I hit 45mph as if the weather strip was not properly replaced. The breaks were also very bad the vehicle should have been serviced before being rented out.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Sean at enterprise was great. So was kayak app helping us get the car

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Easy pick up at airport and rental process took less than 10 minutes. Everyone we met along the way was very nice. Car was excellent and very clean. Highly recommend.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Everything was done right. Marily was great

1 out of 35

View Enterprise Locations in Michigan

1034 Randolph St

+1 313 964 5205

1100 Plainfield Ave Ne

+1 616 776 7665

23777 Kean St

+1 313 277 1122

2400 Yellow Brick Rd

+1 269 383 9900

26520 Greenfield Rd

+1 248 968 9120

2720 28th St Se

+1 616 285 3370

2855 W. Maple Road

+1 248 435 6333

31800 Plymouth Road

+1 734 261 5911

3245 Wight St

+1 313 393 2344

330 Lucas Dr

+1 844 934 1085

3375 Alpine Ave Nw

+1 616 785 7311

40825 Van Dyke Ave

+1 586 939 3819

4214 Plainfield Ave Ne

+1 616 363 8400

4950 Greenfield Rd

+1 313 584 9500

5239 Portage Rd

+1 269 226 4488

5500 44th St Se

+1 833 789 0755

6044 S Saginaw Rd

+1 810 694 5301

7580 Expressway Dr Sw

+1 616 475 1300

7600 Second Avenue

+1 313 393 2344

Dollar

7.6

Good

185 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

I paid over $130 in extra fees that were never mentioned when I originally booked. The listed price is a lie and you are facilitating scamming people.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

I struggled to lug the child seat along with my child and bags across the parking lot to the car at pickup. Otherwise great experience.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Did have a reservation, but seems with the people in front of who did not have reservation received a car of my class. By the time they got to the 2 people who had reservation who were in the same boat as me.. Had to wait an 1/2 hr plus to receive vehicle(s). Seems this part of the system does not work as well for people who have reservations.. Especially when flight # ,airline and time of pickup was already in thier system... Have been in this posistion before, the difference was the car I reserved was waiting for me, while the people without reservations were the ones waiting for their car...

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Initially, dollar did not have the vehicle class that I selected. The manager at dollar did not want to go out of her way to please me. She was very rude. She wanted to give me a Kia as a replacement to my Chrysler 300. She stated that it was in the same class of vehicle. The friendly gentleman who was retrieving cars went out of his way to replace my 300 with a Volvo. Other than the manager of the store, everyone else and the service was fantastic

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The pick up and especially drop off were quick and hassle-free. It could not be much better unless it was my own car waiting in my garage.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Dollar charged me these fees like: CONCESSION FEE RECOVERY 11.11 % T $ 21.04 CUSTOMER FAC T $ 3.00 VEHICLE LICENSE COST RECOVERY T $ 3.09 TAX $ 17.07 TOTAL $45.01 Can they do that? Am not happy. Class actions could follow.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Last-minute rental gave us a free vehicle upgrade to a beautiful Chevy Malibu--very comfortable and great highway mileage for an unexpected 600-mile drive. Final bill was a bit less than the original expected cost and drop-off/check-out was efficient and hassle-free. Attendant even spotted my credit card in the cup holder and came running to give it to me! Overall, an excellent rental experience!

1 out of 62

Hertz

6.8

Okay

139 reviews•10 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

Car was different than I booked. Car was not in good condition and serviced properly. I’m writing this for the customer safety reasons. Otherwise Hertz is the best.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

Car was filthy, had to wait 90 minutes extra to leave on my trip.☹️

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

It was a bit expensive and was not clean when I picked it up. The windshield had smudge marks that were hard to see through. There glue from stickers on both the front and back glass. Otherwise it was a fine Camry easy to operate and turned on a dime. Due to on line difficulties it was not easy to reserve and was held at a location a few miles off the airport. This was corrected by the personnel promptly and may account for why it was not as clean as it should have been.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Do not travel until this Covid mess is over. Hertz had 0 cars on the lot.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

very clean vehicle. Branden was vey helpful.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

IT was a bait and switch. They did not have the commercial vehicle available. I had to wait over and hour and the manager argued with me stating I rented a moving Van! The manager was completely degrading and rude and appeared to look lowly on women.

1 out of 47

Budget

6.7

Okay

326 reviews•10 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2021

I was denied a car because I was 21 without a credit card.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

we arrived in Detroit at 10:30 pm to the budget standing spot. No bus ever came to pick us up. My daughter and i and another gentleman stood for 40 min in the cold. We stopped several other rental companies to see if they would please pick us up or call the budget company and they kept telling us one would come eventually finally after 40 minutes I pleaded with a driver to please take us. He was from Avis and took us to the Avis lot. Told us budget was closed and we rented a car from them. Thank you Avis!

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

The truck had not been cleaned. A dirty straw felll from the passenger visor, the floors were dirty. The truck had a low oil light came on, and the dip stick was dry, so I added a quart. That should never be necessary in a rental car.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

super smooth at both ends!

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

The first car budget gave me had a check engine light on for oil pressure. I was asked to take the car to garage and wait for oil change. I didn't have time and requested a new car and received one that stunk like cigarettes. At least it drove safely though. Trash in the backseat and trunk area from previous renter.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

400 deposit. Rip off.

6.0

Okay|Nov 2022

Needed an extension of my rental. One day extension cost me 3x as much. I ended up paying a lot more for just one day.

1 out of 109

View Budget Locations in Michigan

100 West 14 Mile Road

+1 248 588 4314

15747 Hall Road

+1 586 566 7074

18900 Michigan Avenue Ste G119

+1 313 982 3891

2640 Alpine Avenue Northwest

+1 616 647 9991

2740 28th Street Southeast

+1 616 975 3466

34500 Plymouth Road

+1 734 237 6046

34703 Van Dyke

+1 586 264 9696

3845 Rochester Road

+1 248 528 3206

5500 44th Street Se Unit 9

+1 616 233 6336

Building 287 Lucas Drive

+1 734 941 3632

Payless

6.7

Okay

129 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|Jan 2022

The car was dirty on the outside. Also, at the airport location, check-out should've been completed at time the vehicle was turned in.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

Horrible experience. They gave car with no battery & no curiosity to even serve us first as we return back due to bad car issuance. I dont recommend to any one for this kind of poor customer service & they gave a remote that has no buttons( Mazda SUV). Plus car has all kind of indicators & we are not sure if that car will complete the trip.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

No waiting. Upgrade. Courteous.

8.0

Very good|Feb 2022

When I picked up my vehicle, the agent told me the parking space where my rental was located. However, I did not understand him, and had to return to the rental booth to ask again. It would have been helpful to have the parking space clearly marked on my paperwork. Overall, though, everything went smoothly.

1.9

Poor|Sep 2021

Pick up was a disaster, long wait and much confusion between Avis, Budget and Payless. Car turned out to be an SUV that was backed up to a light post base so the rear door couldn’t be opened to put in luggage. Drop off was also a mess as there was no place to put the car and no directions to bus stop. I was directed into a spot which was partially blocked by a plastic post so I couldn’t get in straight. I also was not expecting to have $250 charged to my card when the rental was PREPAID!

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

The car windows would have benefited from a treatment of RainX...during a couple of rain storms the raindrops beaded up so much on the side windows and side mirrors that it was very difficult to see through them. I even stopped once to wipe them off, but they instantly beaded up again.

1 out of 43

Thrifty

7.7

Good

96 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

First thing I did not get the car I ask for. The price of the car was to expensive

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Everything was good

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Van was brought up, left for 6 miles, then low tire light came on, went back, swapped stuff to another van. Sienna was learning curve. Had an emergency, at home. returned car to DTW lot used 6 of the 9 days. Got no receipt from accepting agent. Got home to my wife in hospital and found a receipt from Thrifty charging $198 for AP conc fee which I told them was already in the previous contract. Called 3 times, Thrifty refused to reverse. Even when i said they had 3 days rental revenue to use the van. Didn't want credit for the days, just not to pay twice for airport fee.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

The staff there was nice and very easy to work with.

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2022

The vehicle is clean but not well-maintained. The suspension was very stiff and felt like it did not exist. The door light alarm was always on, even I closed all the doors firmly several times. And I had to walk across the parking lot to find the car in the rain by myself.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2022

Exterior of car was not clean. I upgraded to a luxury car category and the employees working did not really understand well which cars belong in that category. I expected a better overview of which cars I could take out of this category. Next time I will not upgrade due to this.

1 out of 32

Avis

6.6

Okay

63 reviews•9 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2022

The zombie employees were so slow I almost wanted to take their pulse to see if they were alive. No customer service Fire the entire staff and start over. I would have preferred robots

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

The Rav4 was having computer issues and kept hanging up on people that I called and not being able to use the navigation. Was very scary considering how much we rely on computer systems in our cars now and was driving during a snow storm.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

2 hours to pick up the rental.... and the people that work at AVIS at the DET airport DO NOT care that they made 30 plus people wait for their cars.... and neither does their coperate customer service

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

They tried to charge me 38 dollars a day more because they did not have the car size I booked. This is NOT the customer's problem. I refused to pay and had to find a new rental company. I will not use Avis ever again. This totally screwed me for my trip.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

I would have liked to have a newer car. It was a 2021 KIA and it was pretty run down. Rear passenger turn signal didn’t work.

6.0

Okay|May 2022

Service at the counter was great, but hours of service didn't match service. I arrived at 12am, no one was there. So I have to take a lift to my hotel, and a lift in the morning back to the airport to pick up my rental. When I share this info with the person at the counter, she say...next time give us your number and name and someone will be here waiting for you. Good to know, that info should be communicated to the customer before hand. So the customer doesn't go through much trouble.

1 out of 21

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Nissan Rogue$41/day

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Car Rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Michigan?

The minimum age to drive cheap car rentals in Michigan is 18. However, you will pay an additional fee if you're between 18-25 years. Additionally, if you're under 25 years you may be restricted to specific car classes; for example, you may not be allowed to drive exotic or luxury car rentals in Michigan. All car rental locations in Michigan require you to present a major credit card and a valid driver's license. They will not accept an instructional permit, temporary license, or a photocopy of the original driver’s license. International drivers who have a valid International Driving Permit (IDP), insurance, and passport may book car rentals in Michigan.

What are the rules for driving in Michigan?

The maximum road speed limit for all rental cars in Michigan is 70 mph, keep this in mind and always obey the stipulated traffic signs. Most US states don’t allow the use of cell phones while driving. However, hands-free communication with hands-free electronics like cellphones and music players is allowed in Michigan, but only for seasoned drivers. The permitted Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in Michigan is 0.08% and any readings above 0.17% will result in penalties. Whether you're operating a family-friendly passenger van rental or an economy car rental, all passengers in your Michigan car rentals must have seat belts on and provide booster seats for children under eight years. You should yield to pedestrians, cyclists, service vehicles, and other motorists if there's a traffic sign or if doing so may prevent an accident. Remember to always consult the Department of Motor Vehicles for recent traffic law changes.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Michigan?

If you're hoping for sightseeing opportunities around the Great Lakes and beyond, there are numerous car rental locations in Michigan with a vehicle that matches your needs. It also helps to know what to expect on the roads. For instance, if it's during winter, you want a mid-size SUV, a minivan, or even a standard-size car rental in Michigan that can handle itself in any weather. If you'll be spending a lot of time within the city, consider getting a fuel-efficient compact car or an electric car rental for running around.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Michigan?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a rental car in Michigan. The best deal a user found was for $22/day from Discount Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Michigan?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Michigan from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo ($36/day), Thrifty ($42/day), and Hertz ($56/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Michigan?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10.0 rating), Super Cheap (10.0 rating) and Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Michigan.

What are gas prices like in Michigan?

The average gas price in Michigan is $3.63/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $43 and $62 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Michigan for a week from Executive Car Rental?

Executive Car Rental is one of the top picks in Michigan. They can have you in a rental car for about $272 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Michigan for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 14% in Michigan - we recommend booking at least 6days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Michigan?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Michigan for a month is certainly possible.

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

We’ve recently found that Discount Car & Truck Rentals offers you prices that are 54% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Michigan for a month is $1,168. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.