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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Michigan and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

January

$93

February

$95

March

$107

April

$112

May

$115

June

$129

July

$139

August

$122

September

$105

October

$107

November

$103

December

$95

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Michigan

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Michigan to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Small cars

$57 - $148

All Car Types

$57 - $220

To hire a small car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $64/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Michigan (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$148/day). In fact, November is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Michigan, hiring a small car saves you 38% 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.

To hire a medium car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $72/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Michigan (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$220/day). In fact, January is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Michigan, hiring a medium car saves you 30% 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.

To hire a SUV in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $62/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Michigan (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$220/day). In fact, March is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Michigan, hiring a SUV saves you 40% 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.

Top rental agencies in Michigan

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Michigan known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Michigan. Reviews were last updated on 21 November 2024.

Budget

6.3
Okay
227 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
69 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
66 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.0
Good
82 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.9
Okay
79 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Avis

6.7
Okay
67 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

National

7.3
Good
14 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
27 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Michigan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 November 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Michigan?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Michigan.

  • What are petrol prices like in Michigan?

    The average price of petrol in Michigan is $1.53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $99 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Michigan for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in Michigan for about $674 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 26%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Michigan.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Michigan?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Michigan.

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