Detroit Airport (DTW) car rental prices
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Picking up at DTW
Good to know before you book at DTW
Driving from Detroit (DTW)
Expect daytime highs around 28°C in July and around 2°C in January.
Car rental at Detroit (DTW): common questions
Where do you pick up a rental car at Detroit (DTW)?
The rental car campus sits at the airport's northeast corner on Lucas Drive, shared by all brands. Courtesy shuttles run 24/7 from the Ground Transportation Centers at both the McNamara Terminal parking garage and the Evans Terminal's Big Blue Deck. Figure 5-10 minutes each way.
When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at DTW?
Prices at DTW move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.
Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Detroit?
Michigan has almost no toll roads near Detroit; the Blue Water and Ambassador Bridge tolls to Canada are the exception, not something a typical rental trip hits. The real local quirk is the 'Michigan left': on divided highways you often can't turn left directly, instead you go straight, loop through a median U-turn past the intersection, then come back and turn right. Lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes is the other thing to plan around in winter.
Which car type should I rent at DTW?
For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Downtown Detroit or Ann Arbor, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.
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