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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Average car rental length
5 days
Economy car rental price
$55.78 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is a major airport serving the greater Detroit Metropolitan Area and the rest of southeastern Michigan.
Detroit, long an overlooked travel destination, is now more popular than ever with tourists. Many of its historic buildings have been renovated and its downtown has rebounded in recent years. History buffs shouldn’t miss visiting the city both for it being the birthplace of the automobile and the fact that it was home to Motown music. New hotels and restaurants are constantly opening and Detroit is a welcoming and exciting destination.
A rental car is the best way to get about the urban area. There are also many other places to go outside of downtown including venturing over the border to Canada. A rental car is essential for getting outside the city, as is the case in most of the United States.
Top international routes
- Amsterdam
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Toronto
- Seoul
- Shanghai
- Montreal
- Tokyo
- London
- Cancun
Main airlines
The largest airline at Detroit Metro is Delta Air Lines. The airport serves as Delta’s second major hub. The airline thus provides connections to many destinations, including destinations in Asia.
The airport’s other main airlines are American and Untied along with the low-cost airlines Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue, and Frontier. Of these, Spirit serves the most passengers as the airport is a major focus city for the airline.
International Airlines serving the airport include Air France, Air Canada Express, Luthsfansa, Aeromexico Connect, and Royal Jordanian.
The airport’s other main airlines are American and Untied along with the low-cost airlines Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue, and Frontier. Of these, Spirit serves the most passengers as the airport is a major focus city for the airline.
International Airlines serving the airport include Air France, Air Canada Express, Luthsfansa, Aeromexico Connect, and Royal Jordanian.
Terminals
There are two terminals at Detro Metro with a total of four concourses. The McNamara Terminal, opened in 2012, is the larger of them with three concourses and a total of 103 gates. The terminal’s Concourse A is over a mile long and has a people mover that takes passengers from one end to the other. A shuttle bus runs between the terminals.
Location
Detroit Metro is located in the suburb of Romulus around 20 miles west of downtown Detroit. The drive takes around 25 minutes in normal traffic. DTW is also convenient for reaching Ann Arbor, home to the University Of Michigan. The college town is just 25 miles from the airport along I-94, a drive that takes between 30 and 50 minutes.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $65 per day
- Medium cars - from $61 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $68 per day
- Premium cars - from $84 per day
- Small cars - from $58 per day
- SUVs - from $88 per day
Top car rental companies
- Alamo (Tel: 8449341086)
- National (Tel: +18449341087)
- SIXT (Tel: +17344033355)
- Dollar (Tel: +18664642227)
- Alamo (Tel: +18888266893)
- Thrifty (Tel: +18008675309)
- Avis (Tel: +17349423450)
- Budget (Tel: +17349413632)
- Dollar (Tel: 8664342226)
Car rental desks
All of the rental companies serving the airport are located at the airport along Lucas Drive. As there are no desks in the terminals, renters must follow the signs marked Ground Transportation. From there, they must take a shuttle to the rental companies’ facilities which should only take a few minutes. A shuttle also takes renters back to the Ground Transportation sections of the terminals after they drop off their rental cars.
Services and facilities
Detroit Metro has all of the services and facilities one would expect of a major international airport. This includes kids play areas and plenty of bottle filling stations. Plenty of ATMs can be found in both terminals along with currency exchanges, though as usual, you are better served to bring US Dollars with you, using an ATM, or just using your bank card as the exchanges inevitably offer rates significantly worse than that of what your bank would give you.
A Westin Hotel can be found in the McNamara Terminal. If you want a more affordable place to spend the night before an early flight, a cluster of hotels can also be found just on the other side of I-94 from the airport. Most offer free parking and many also offer a free airport shuttle if you need to drop off your rental the night before your flight.
Finally, you won’t go hungry at Detroit Metro. Plenty of dining options are available in each terminal. You can find fast food, sit down restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
A Westin Hotel can be found in the McNamara Terminal. If you want a more affordable place to spend the night before an early flight, a cluster of hotels can also be found just on the other side of I-94 from the airport. Most offer free parking and many also offer a free airport shuttle if you need to drop off your rental the night before your flight.
Finally, you won’t go hungry at Detroit Metro. Plenty of dining options are available in each terminal. You can find fast food, sit down restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
Nearest gas station
The most convenient gas station when returning a rental car to the airport is a BP station located at the corner of Middlebelt Rd. and Wick Rd; however, the prices at this station are consistently one dollar per gallon more than others in the area.
A better option is a Speedway on Merriman Road north of I-94. Filling up at this station requires a circle, but the prices and service are more than worth it. When looking at a map, it may seem confusing to figure out how to reach the rental car returns when entering the airport this way, but signs along the way make it incredibly easy.
A better option is a Speedway on Merriman Road north of I-94. Filling up at this station requires a circle, but the prices and service are more than worth it. When looking at a map, it may seem confusing to figure out how to reach the rental car returns when entering the airport this way, but signs along the way make it incredibly easy.
Airport info
Detroit Airport (DTW)
- IATA: DTW
- ICAO: KDTW
- Name: Detroit Airport (DTW)
- Size: Large Airport
- Passengers (per year): 34,701,497
- Distance from City: 15 miles / 24.1 km S of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
Top 10 Locations near Detroit Airport
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Car Rental at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport from $60.98 per day32.3 km / 20.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Ann Arbor (Downtown) from $75.40 per day33.3 km / 20.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Bishop International Airport from $58.38 per day89.6 km / 55.7 miles away
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Car Rental at MBS International Airport from $58.38 per day159.5 km / 99.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport from $57.38 per day181.0 km / 112.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Gerald R. Ford Int. Airport from $58.38 per day192.6 km / 119.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Muskegon County Airport from $57.75 per day258.4 km / 160.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport from $45.79 per day333.8 km / 207.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Delta County Airport from $42.18 per day491.8 km / 305.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Houghton County Memorial Airport from $79.44 per day684.1 km / 425.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Detroit Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Detroit Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Detroit Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Detroit Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $40.97. You can see that this is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in April (when rental prices start at $137.76 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Detroit Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 21 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Detroit Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Detroit Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in February.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Dodge Grand Caravan | 5 | 3 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Rav4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| National | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| National | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Ford Fusion | 3 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai Elantra | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Ford F-150 | 4 | 4 | Premium cars |
| Alamo | VW Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus 3d | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
Top 9 Suppliers at Detroit Airport in 2020
Alamo
8449341086
338 LUCAS DR,
$55 - $157
National
+18449341087
338 Lucas Dr, Detroit, MI 48242
$61 - $169
SIXT
+17344033355
29111 Wick Rd
Dollar
+18664642227
334 Lucas Dr, Detroit, MI 48242
$63 - $69
Alamo
+18888266893
338 Lucas Dr, Detroit, MI 48242
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Thrifty
+18008675309
Detroit Ap
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Avis
+17349423450
295 Lucas Dr, Detroit, MI 48242, United States
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Budget
+17349413632
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 287 Lucas Dr, Detroit, MI 48242, United States
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Dollar
8664342226
334 LUCAS DR
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
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