Most popular company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most common car type | Premium |
Average price per day | $52 |
Cheapest price per day | $23 |
January
$40
February
$42
March
$48
April
$57
May
$60
June
$64
July
$69
August
$61
September
$46
October
$48
November
$51
December
$46
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Delaware is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Small cars | $44 - $80 | |
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All Car Types | $58 - $88 |
To rent a small car in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $55/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Delaware (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$80/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Delaware small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $55/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Delaware (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$72/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Delaware medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $77/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Delaware (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$96/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a large car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Delaware large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a SUV in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $68/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Delaware (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$100/day). In fact, October is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Delaware SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $108/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Delaware (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$141/day). In fact, December is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Delaware van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $81/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Delaware (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$97/day). In fact, October is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a luxury car is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Delaware luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a convertible in Delaware, you would pay an average price of $81/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Delaware (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$155/day). In fact, August is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Delaware. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Delaware, renting a convertible is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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Having access to a vehicle is a necessity for moving throughout the state of Delaware. There are a few cities that have public transportation systems, including Wilmington and Dover, but these systems are often limited and time-consuming. Outside of major cities, you will find almost no public transportation at all, such as in the town of Millsboro. Plus, if you plan on going to the ocean or the mountains, having your own rental car will allow you to easily transport any recreational equipment that you will be taking with you. It will also allow you to go places that are a bit more off of the beaten path.
Driving in Delaware is usually pretty straightforward. The state is known for having nicely paved roads, so you are unlikely to come across things like bumps or potholes. However, they may still occur on occasion, so always keep your eyes open just in case. While the climate is generally moderate, you will want to be prepared for dealing with rain and snow in the winter, especially when you are driving to the northern part of the state. Traffic is relatively rare in the state, but you may deal with a bit of it when driving in a major city, such as Dover.
The minimum age requirement to rent a car in Delaware is 21 years old. If you are between the ages of 21 and 25, it is likely that the rental company that you select will also charge you a daily fee that is for what they consider to be ‘young drivers’. Other than this age requirement, you will also need a driver’s license that you have had in your possession for at least one year. Make sure that there are no limitations or infractions on your license and that it will not expire before you are scheduled to return your vehicle.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a rental car in Delaware. The best deal a user found was for $27/day from Turo, booked on Dec. 1.
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Delaware.
The average gas price in Delaware is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car rental companies in Delaware, offering car rentals for around $390 per week on average.
Generally, for a better deal in Delaware it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 60%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Delaware for a month is certainly possible.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Delaware can be found for about $1,670, with the average price for a rental being around $56 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 68% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Delaware.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Delaware. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($29+).