Delaware car rentals

Whether you come for a short business trip or a long-term family visit, it’s always a great idea to rent a car in Delaware. Imagine the freedom of renting an SUV and visiting Killens Pond State Park for a camping trip. Or perhaps loading the family into a rental van for a weekend trip to Bethany Beach? Of course, sometimes we all have to get down to business, and there’s nothing more convenient than renting your own sedan for meetings in downtown Dover or perhaps heading over to New Castle to meet a new client.

Driving in Delaware is easy, with major interstate highways like I-95, I-295, or I-495, as well as toll roads like the Delaware Turnpike keeping the state well-connected. The maximum speed limit in Delaware is 65 mph, with residential areas limited to 35 mph. It’s always important to watch for posted speed limits while driving in this state, as some areas may have local restrictions (such as work zones). Although Delaware can experience famous “Nor’easter” snowstorms in winter, the state does an excellent job of quickly clearing the roads.

Delaware’s laws regarding the age at which you can rent a car are generally in line with most other states in America. You can begin legally driving in Delaware from the age of sixteen, however, to rent a car you will need to be at least twenty one years old and possess a valid driver’s license. Although twenty one years is the legal minimum to rent a vehicle in Delaware, you should note that some rental agencies may add an “underage” surcharge to your rental if you are under the age of twenty five. This surcharge may be daily or simply for the rental agreement as a whole. Regardless of age, be prepared to present ID and other documents when renting your vehicle.

Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Delaware.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Delaware are Enterprise (8.3, 111 reviews), and Hertz (6.5, 89 reviews).

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Based on car searches on KAYAK. The most popular cities to rent a car in Delaware are Newark (50% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Delaware). Dover (33%) and Wilmington (17%).