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Cheap Car Hire in Michigan from $56

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Michigan with a pick-up date of 30/3 and drop-off date of 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Michigan car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Michigan. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$74

Cheapest price per day

$56

Michigan car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Michigan, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 72 pickup locations in Michigan to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Price

$64 - $71

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 25 March 2025.

January

$82

February

$92

March

$100

April

$104

May

$107

June

$122

July

$131

August

$114

September

$98

October

$100

November

$96

December

$100

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

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Michigan and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

There are 346 hire agencies servicing Michigan. These agencies, altogether, have 17,280 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Michigan with prices from $56 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Michigan:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for hire 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 25 March 2025.

Small cars

$62 - $146

All Car Types

$73 - $138

To hire a small car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $93/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Michigan (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$146/day). In fact, December is about 34% 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 9% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $96/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Michigan (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$154/day). In fact, February is about 31% 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 5% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $106/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Michigan (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$194/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Michigan, hiring a large car is 4% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $91/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Michigan (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$124/day). In fact, February is about 37% 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 11% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Michigan, you would pay an average price of $105/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Michigan (~$123/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$356/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Michigan. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Michigan, hiring a van is 4% 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 Rio$56/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage$61/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Top hire 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 25 March 2025.

Budget

6.3
Okay
239 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
57 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
68 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.9
Okay
73 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.8
Okay
83 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
69 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

National

7.5
Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
22 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.5

Best Michigan car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Michigan. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Michigan with an average daily rate of $83. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Kia Rio$56/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage$61/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Kia Stonic$64/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Stonic

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Michigan, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Michigan?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $75/day when booking a car hire in Michigan. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Thrifty, booked on Mar. 23.

  • What car hire 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: Thrifty ($56/day), Avis ($61/day), and Dollar ($67/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 $1.43/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $64 and $93 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 $474 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 28% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Michigan.

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

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

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

    Our recent data shows that Thrifty can potentially be 24% below the average car hire price in Michigan. Check prices and availability for Thrifty and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Michigan is on average $2,032 a month or $68 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Michigan car hire.

Luxury car hires in Michigan

Find luxury car hire deals in Michigan from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Michigan cost an average of $195 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$107/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$109/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$130/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in Michigan

Browse car hires by fuel type in Michigan. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Michigan. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Michigan. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($66+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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