Book Thrifty hire cars in Detroit

• Where can I pick up Thrifty car rentals in Detroit?

  The one Thrifty car rental agency located in Detroit is situated in the rental car facility at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW). This car rental facility is located on airport grounds, in the northwest corner of the campus, on Lucas Drive. If you are flying into DTW, you can take a courtesy shuttle from the Ground Transportation area of either terminal to the car rental facility in order to pick up your Thrifty rental car.

• Will I be charged if I need to cancel my Thrifty car rental reservation in Detroit?

  When you book Thrifty car rentals in Detroit through KAYAK, you will find some deals that feature free cancellation. Some of the free cancellation policies on reservations will not charge you anything unless you arrive to pick up your rental car. Other reservations have free cancellation policies that require you to cancel at least 48 hours before the pickup time indicated on your reservation. Make sure you read carefully so you choose the free cancellation policy that works best for you.

• Where can I park my Thrifty rental car in Detroit?

  When you are driving your Thrifty rental car in downtown Detroit, you'll most likely have to park at a metered space. The cost of these metered spaces is around $1 per hour and meter payment is enforced from Monday to Saturday, from 7 am to 10 pm. Usually, 2 hours is the maximum amount of time you can stay in one parking space. You can pay downtown Detroit meters with either coins or a credit card. You can also find several similarly priced public parking garages in public parking lots in downtown Detroit. 

• What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Detroit?

  Small hire cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Thrifty in Detroit.

• How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Detroit?

  Thrifty has 2 rental locations in Detroit. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport (DTW)?

  Yes

• Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport (DTW)?

  Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in Detroit

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10.0

Terrible customer service on pick up time , really rude attendant , after I decline insurance coverage she changed her tone . She told me gas was 6.50 within a 5 mile radius from airport to get the gas plan , I didn’t I put gas for 4.19 , she was deceiving .Reviewed 24 May 2026

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Girl at the gate at pickup was very rudeReviewed 18 Oct 2025

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I was incorrectly charged despite declining collision coverage (which our car insurance already covers) and roadside assistance (which we have through AAA).Reviewed 12 Oct 2025

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2.0

Don’t rent from Thrifty at this location if you 1) want the car you paid for and reserved (or similar), have an hour to waste standing in line just to pick up the keys, or have the time to wait for 30 minutes in line just to have your ID checked to leave the parking lot. Staff is rude and just stand around talking. This airport and rental location are a nightmare.Reviewed 29 May 2025

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Destination fee was outrageousReviewed 24 Nov 2024

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I have been been double charged by you and car rental place and I am highly upset. Furthermore your customer service is impossible to deal with!!!! I can not get any help.Reviewed 23 Apr 2024

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10.0

The lady at the Detroit airport pickup office was incredible! She was kind, efficient, and extremely helpful. There was an issue with the first vehicle I picked up. The car smelled like someone had been smoking in the vehicle. That was not acceptable for a week rental. When I went back to the counter and pointed out this problem the person helping me was apologetic and immediately arranged for another vehicle. I would hire this person to work in my office.Reviewed 1 Jan 2024

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the line for pickup was really long, with only one employee to handle itReviewed 29 Nov 2023

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