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Cheapest car rental rates

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$45.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
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Zero deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$62.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Wilmington New Castle Airport (ILG)
Terminal, 151 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
Airport location. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Wilmington New Castle Airport (ILG)
Terminal, 151 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$45.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$45.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$45.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$45.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
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Zero deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$45.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$69.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$69.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
$72.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French St Wilmington, DE-19801, Delaware
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Zero deductible

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$72.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Drop-off information
Wilmington Train Station
100 S French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$55 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
32–40 km/h or 20–25 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–104 km/h or 50–65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.78 per liter or $2.95 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 per gallon

Map of top car rental locations

A
Wilmington New Castle Airport (ILG)
2 rental locations
B
Newark (Downtown)
5 rental locations
C
Dover North
2 rental locations
D
Wilmington Bellefonte
2 rental locations

When to book in Delaware and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Delaware?

The cost of renting a car in Delaware varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthOctober Most expensive month December
A good deal $51 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Large cars
Average rental costs per day in Delaware
$101
$51
$0
Jan

$42

in February

Feb

$37

in March

Mar

$76

in April

Apr
May
Jun

$67

in July

Jul

$62

in August

Aug

$39

in September

Sep

$31

in October

Oct

$52

in November

Nov

$92

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Delaware is October — when rental costs average $30.60 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $91.82 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Delaware?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Delaware, the most popular month is November, while the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Delaware by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb

0.8 times in March

Mar

0.8 times in April

Apr
May
Jun

0.8 times in July

Jul

0.8 times in August

Aug

0.8 times in September

Sep

1.5 times in October

Oct

2.3 times in November

Nov

0.8 times in December

Dec

What’s the average rental length in Delaware?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in March — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in December — an average of 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Delaware
8
4
0
Jan

5 days in February

Feb

7 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr
May
Jun

3 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

7 days in October

Oct

6 days in November

Nov

2 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations9
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersAvis, Budget
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$50 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$55
Lowest daily price
$50
Total cars available
59

Top 7 suppliers in Delaware in 2026

Dollar
3 locations
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Most popular location
4585 S. Dupont Hwy
Thrifty
3 locations
Thrifty
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Most popular location
4585 S. Dupont Hwy
National
1 location
National
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Most popular location
100 S French St, Unit 115A
Hertz
3 locations
Hertz
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$30
per day
Most popular location
1679 S Dupont Hwy Ste 17, Dover, DE 19901
Payless
1 location
Payless
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.1
$30
per day
Most popular location
105 North Dupont Highway
Avis
8 locations
Avis
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$50–$241
per day
Most popular location
17861 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
Budget
7 locations
Budget
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$50–$63
per day
Most popular location
17861 Coastal Hwy, (Seasonal: 01APR25-04OCT25), Lewes, DE, 19958, United States

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