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Cheap Car Hire in Wilmington, Delaware

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Popular car types in Wilmington, DE

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Wilmington, DE and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 August 2026.
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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 1,318,287+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 1,448,885+

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Cheapflights insights for Wilmington car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Wilmington?

To get the best deal on car hire in Wilmington, book about 38 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 785,013, which is about 1,478,824% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just Rp 25.52/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at Rp 31.28/day.

What is the best car rental company in Wilmington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Wilmington is National (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.5
Avis
Avis
7.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.0

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

At Wilmington, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 713,648. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,248,885 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Wilmington, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just Rp 713,648. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,248,885 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 713,649

February

Rp 749,331

March

Rp 820,696

April

Rp 927,743

May

Rp 1,088,314

June

Rp 1,213,203

July

Rp 1,248,885

August

Rp 1,052,632

September

Rp 856,378

October

Rp 927,743

November

Rp 838,537

December

Rp 927,743

What car do most people hire in Wilmington?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Wilmington. Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Wilmington.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Wilmington?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. VIPCars Recommendation has the second-highest number of locations in Wilmington at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Wilmington, DE

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Wilmington, DE known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Wilmington, DE. Reviews were last updated on 8 August 2026.

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5
Wonderful
6 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.7

Avis

7.3
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.3

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Budget

5.2
Fair
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.2

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
8 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

5.1

Dollar

1 location
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VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Wilmington, DE, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 August 2026.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Wilmington for a month is certainly possible.

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