Car Hire Michigan

Parking in Michigan

• Z Park Garage in downtown Detroit has over 1,200 spaces, useful for central hotels, restaurants, events, and entertainment stops.
• Fox Garage in Detroit has over 1,000 spaces, making it practical for theatre visits, downtown plans, and nearby venues.
• Maynard Parking Structure in Ann Arbor has nearly 808 spaces, giving drivers a central option near shops, campus areas, and downtown dining.

Electric Car Hire

Electric car hire in Michigan is gradually growing as more travellers look for cleaner ways to explore cities, lakes, and scenic routes. Hertz supports this shift with a wider EV rental selection, helping visitors choose electric models for airport pickups, business trips, and road journeys with lower tailpipe emissions locally.

Charging Points

Michigan has approximately 5,448 public electric charging ports, giving EV drivers useful flexibility for airport pickups, city stays, lake towns, and selected cross-state routes.

Congestion Charges

Michigan does not have a statewide congestion charge. Main extra costs are parking, airport fees, toll bridges, border crossings, and park entry fees.

Key Roads

• M-22: A scenic Lake Michigan route for Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula, and coastal drives.
• US-31: Useful for western Michigan towns, lakefront routes, and trips toward Petoskey.
• M-28: A key Upper Peninsula road for Marquette, Munising, and longer northern drives.

Toll Roads

• Mackinac Bridge: A tolled crossing between Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula.
• Blue Water Bridge: A tolled border crossing between Port Huron and Sarnia, useful for Canada-linked routes.
• Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: A tolled international crossing, so check border documents before driving into Canada.

Driving Tips: When you are in Michigan

• Leave extra time in winter, especially near lake-effect snow areas.
• Plan fuel stops before Upper Peninsula or long lakeshore drives.
• Use hands-free settings only, as Michigan restricts manual mobile-device use while driving.

Best Hotels in Michigan

Shinola Hotel

1400 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI

A stylish downtown Detroit hotel close to dining, shops, sports venues, and city-centre routes.

Amway Grand Plaza

187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI

A landmark Grand Rapids hotel with river access, downtown dining, and easy western Michigan routes.

Grand Hotel

286 Grand Avenue, Mackinac Island, MI

A historic island hotel suited to travellers, adding ferry travel and northern Michigan scenery.

Popular Restaurants in Michigan

Selden Standard

3921 2nd Avenue, Detroit

A Detroit restaurant known for seasonal plates, shared dining, and a beautiful Midtown setting.

The Cooks’ House

115 Wellington Street, Traverse City

A small Traverse City restaurant focused on serving local ingredients and northern Michigan dining.

Zingerman’s Delicatessen

422 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor

A well-known Ann Arbor deli useful for a casual meal during a university-town stop.

Best Places to Visit in Michigan

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

A major Detroit museum with art collections, Rivera murals, and strong cultural value.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

6748 South Dune Highway, Empire

A Lake Michigan landscape with dunes, overlooks, beaches, and memorable coastal driving.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

N8391 Sand Point Road, Munising

An Upper Peninsula stop with sandstone cliffs, lake views, forest roads, and boat-trip options.

FAQs

1. What do I need to bring for a car rental in Michigan?

For Michigan pickup, keep your physical licence, passport or accepted ID, and main driver's payment card ready. In case your licence is not in English or the Latin alphabet, carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence.

2. What are the age rules for car hire in Michigan?

Hertz may rent to younger drivers, but under-25 fees and car-category limits can apply.

3. What payment types are accepted?

A major credit card is usually the simplest choice; debit card use depends on local checks.

4. Does the rental come with a full tank of fuel?

Your booking will show the fuel option, including what level is required at return.

5. What is Hertz’s cancellation policy in Michigan?

Cancellation fees or refunds depend on the rate type selected during booking.