Car Rental Detroit Airport (DTW)

Parking in Detroit

• Baltimore Garage (48202) is open 24/7, close to Cadillac Place, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum and Motown Museum.
• Premier Parking Millennium Garage (48226) is open 24/7, close to Comerica Park, Ford Field and Detroit Opera House.
• Stroh Parking Garage (48207) is open 24/7, close to Harbortown Marina, MacArthur Bridge Park and The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater.

Key roads in Detroit

• Interstate 94 (I-94) is a state trunkline highway from New Buffalo, running eastwards through the southern section of Michigan. It covers portions of Metro Detroit connecting the city to the airport.
• Interstate 275 (I-275) acts as bypass for the Detroit Metropolitan area and is 35 miles long. The freeway runs through various suburbs to the west of the Detroit Metro Airport and connects with the I-75 near Newport.
• U.S Route 24 is a US Numbered Highway running from Minturn, CO to Independence Township, MI. In Michigan it runs for 79.82 miles connecting the Ohio state line a Bedford Township to Metro Detroit on the west of the city. It terminates northwest of Clarkson by I-75.

How to get from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to Detroit Center

It takes 30 minutes to drive the 20.7 miles from Detroit Metro Airport.

1. Leave the car rental park at Detroit Metro Airport and head towards Lucas Drive, turn left onto E Service Drive before turning right onto W G Rogell Drive. Use the right-hand lane to stay on W G Rogell Dr before turning right onto the I-94 slip road.
2. Following signs for I-94 E/Detroit merge onto the I-94. Follow this road for 15.6 miles and take exit 215A, merge onto M-10 S/John C Lodge Fwy heading towards Downtown.
3. Take the exit 1B towards Larned St/TCF Center – after 0.3 miles, Larned St will turn into W Larned St. Turn left onto Woodward Ave, before turning left onto Cadillac Square and you’ve hit the center of Detroit.

How to get from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to Matthaei Botanical Gardens

1. Detroit Metro Airport is approximate 30-minute drive from Matthaei Botanical Gardens. Leave the car rental car park and turn onto Lucas Drive, before turning left onto E Service Drive. You will then turn right onto W G Rogell Dr. Use the second lane on the right to stay on W G Rogell Drive and continue onto Merriman Rd.
2. You will take a slight right to merge onto the I-94 W towards Chicago and merge onto I-94 W for 17.4 miles. You will then leave at exit 180B so you can merge onto US-23 N towards I-94/Ann Arbor for 3.7 miles before taking exit 39 Geddes Road.
3. Take the first exit off the roundabout onto Geddes Road, take a left onto N Dixboro Rd and after 2.1 miles, you’ll see the turning for Matthaei Botanical Gardens. 

What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Detroit Metro Airport?

To arrange your pickup, you will need:

• The reservation details, including the reservation number, any vouchers and the full address of the location where you’re collecting the car.
• Your valid drivers’ license and, if applicable, any international driving permits.
• A credit or debit card in the name of the person who is the main renter. This is to cover the costs of the rental and deposits.
• A passport or utility bill.
• The full drivers’ license and any permits for additional drivers named on the rental.

Do Hertz offer any extras at Detroit Metro Airport?

Yes, when you book your rental, you can check for any additional services and offers – you can get a vehicle upgrade or pick any car seats for children including infant seats and booster seats if needed.

Does Hertz offer free shuttle services at Detroit Metro Airport?

The airport offers a free shuttle service from both terminals to the Car Rental Campus where the Hertz rental desk is located. The shuttle bus runs both ways so is available once you drop your car off at the end of your trip.

Do I have to return the car rental to the same location I pick it up from?

It might be possible to arrange to drop off your car at another location other than the Detroit Metro Airport. It can depend on the car you have and the route you’re taking.

What type of cars do Hertz offer at Detroit Metro Airport?

At Hertz, we offer various collections of cars:

• Family collection – with cars big enough to fit in everyone comfortably, including children’s car seats.
• Fun collection – hire one of our fun collection cars and keep smiling throughout your trip.
• Green collection – get one of our electric or hybrid cars and get on the road whilst being environmentally conscious.
• Premium fleet – grab yourself a luxury car and drive around in the style you deserve.
• Dream collection – the ultimate collection of cars that will make all your dreams come true.

How far is Detroit Metro Airport from Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is a 30-minute drive from Detroit Metro Airport – it is approximately 28.8 miles to the center of the city.