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Pick-up location | Wilmington |
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Car types | |
Hire locations | 15 |
Airport locations | 0 |
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Given Wilmington's high influx of vehicles operating on major roadways, we recommend that an economy, a convertible, or any small car for smooth navigation around the city. Go for a minivan or an SUV if you travel as a group of more than five people.
Wilmington, like most Delaware cities, has a relatively low maximum speed limit. The state recommended speed limit is 65mph. Two-lane state roads have a speed limit of up to 50mph, and two-lane urban roads have a limit of 25mph.
There are several parking spots and garages in Downtown Wilmington where you can park your car any time of the day for as long as you wish. These parking services are provided by the Wilmington Parking Authority, Central Parking System, and Colonial Parking, which has spaces on different streets in Downtown Wilmington, approximately 15 miles from the airport. To use these parking services, you'll need to download the Park Mobile app, which customers use to pay for parking services. Parking costs around $1 per hour and around $12 per day.
The average price of fuel in Wilmington is £3.12 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £50, depending on the car size.
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Wilmington.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Special car hire in Wilmington costs £32 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Wilmington costs £39 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Wilmington costs £70 per day, on average.
Most car hire providers in Wilmington offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Wilmington, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
5 locations in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 Philadelphia Pike
+1 302 761 4545
100 S French St
+1 302 425 4404
2415 Lancaster Ave
+1 302 575 1021
3915 Kirkwood Hwy
+1 302 892 3365
4727 Concord Pike
+1 302 479 7829
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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I was scheduled to have a regular size sedan. However, received a mini van upon arrival. Was suggested that I could wait for a sedan if / when one was going to be returned that same day.3.6 Poor
Sept 2020
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Car was dirty, smelled strongly of weed. As a fix they put 6 air fresheners about the car. The combination of the weed and air fresheners was horrible.6.8 Okay
Aug 2020
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Car was clean.Cons:
They didn’t have the car that I reserved.10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
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Helpful staffCons:
If I could only afford such an awesome car!10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2019
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Very nice helpful.10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2019
Cons:
No marking or instructions with how to dropoff2 locations in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 Martin Luther King Blvd
+1 302 428 0637
901 North Union Street
+1 302 203 6259
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Agent was professional and thorough. Good mileage.Cons:
The car was not clean. There were bits of food in the console and the inside of the windshield was smeared. There was cleaning spray residue everywhere. I had alcohol wipes and cleaned for 1000 mile trip. Pick up time was long because of 1 agent and line. I reserved a Mazda "or similar". Learned belatedly Mazdas are never available. Manual was missing so never figured out how to set cruise control.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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NothinyCons:
Poor customer service car was not ready when promised had to wait over an hour and the staff was rude. Tried to change drop off because it was so bad and they wanted me to pay an additional $300 to change2.0 Poor
Sept 2020
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They did not let me pick up my car10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2020
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Easy drop off2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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Absolutely horrible.Cons:
They left me high and dry, didn’t have a car for me even though I booked over a week beforehand and wouldn’t even help me get my money back! Just gave me a number to call the corporate billing office to get my money back for THEIR MISTAKE AND LACK OF PROPER PLANNING.8.8 Very Good
Jun 2019
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Staff helpful; friendlyCons:
Would have liked to pay less for such a short, low mileage rental.One location in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 S French St
+1 302 425 4404
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2 locations in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 South French Street
+1 302 652 0629
702 Philadelphia Pike
+1 302 762 4824
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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The site had very few cars left. Only full car was full of smoke smell. They rented one of few SUVs instead. Great serviceCons:
Nothing9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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Off the train, through the rental counter, in my car and on the road. The process couldn't be easier and the staff couldn't be friendlier.2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
2 locations in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 South French Street
+1 302 654 8044
702 Philadelphia Pike
+1 302 762 3825
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2.0 Poor
Sept 2016
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They never said I needed social security if I use debit card, even If I called them twice before, it's unbelievable, never again with this company, also is not the first time the girls from the front desk where so rude and I don't think they finish high school8.0 Very Good
May 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jul 2021
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,2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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They should ban the practice of requiring a zero balanced electric bill and not accepting chime credit cards, keeps a lot of minorities from renting vehicles any longer, I was unable to rent a vehicle.One location in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 Mlk Junior Boulevard
+1 302 428 0637
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One location in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 S French St Unit 115a
+1 302 425 4404
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No reviews available
One location in Wilmington
Locations in Wilmington
100 S French St Unit 115A, Wilmington, , USA Delaware
+1 914 368 0091
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Some Wilmington car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Wilmington.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Wilmington car hire.