Cheapflights insights for Wilmington car hires
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?
Book your car hire in Wilmington 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £33/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 38% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Wilmington?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Wilmington is National (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.7/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Wilmington?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Wilmington is February, when you can expect to pay £26/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Wilmington is July (£50/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£27
February
£26
March
£29
April
£34
May
£45
June
£49
July
£50
August
£47
September
£33
October
£36
November
£40
December
£41
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 hire agencies in Wilmington, DE
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Wilmington, DE known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Wilmington, DE. Reviews were last updated on 30 August 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wilmington, DE, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Wilmington for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the top picks in Wilmington. They can have you in a hire car for about £603 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wilmington?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Wilmington it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
Car hires by fuel type in Wilmington, DE
Browse car hires by fuel type in Wilmington, DE. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Wilmington, DE. Deals were last updated on 30 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Wilmington, DE. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£49+).
Electric
£66+
Hybrid
£49+