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Cheap Car Hire in Wilmington, Delaware

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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wilmington, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Wilmington, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 665,692, which is about 1,303,134% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 8.6/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Wilmington, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 568,274. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,071,602 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 February, with an average daily rate of just Rp 568,274. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,071,602 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 600,747

February

Rp 568,274

March

Rp 616,983

April

Rp 746,875

May

Rp 990,421

June

Rp 1,071,603

July

Rp 1,055,366

August

Rp 1,022,893

September

Rp 746,875

October

Rp 779,347

November

Rp 876,766

December

Rp 876,766

What car do most people hire in Wilmington?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu, for example) are the most popular in Wilmington. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Wilmington at 2.

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 15 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Wilmington, including National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.7

Avis

6.4
Okay
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Budget

6.0
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.0

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
17 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.1

Alamo

1 location

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 15 July 2025.
  • 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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