Car Rental Michigan

Electric Hire

EV driving works really well for a state like Michigan, especially if your trip has a bit of everything.

You can cruise around Detroit quietly, hop on the freeway without the usual noise, and then head out for an easy day trip to Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids. Even the Lake Michigan side is a comfortable drive in an EV, with long stretches that feel smooth and relaxed.

If you’re going farther north, just plan a couple of charging stops along the way. It breaks up the drive nicely and keeps things simple.

With Hertz, electric car hire in Michigan is pretty straightforward. Pick an EV that matches your route, choose a convenient pick-up location, and travel in a more eco-conscious way with little to no tailpipe emissions.

Charging Points

Michigan currently has about 5,226 public EV charging points (plugs) across the state, and the network continues to grow as more drivers switch to electric.

That wider coverage makes it easier to plan quick charging stops while you travel, whether you are driving around Detroit for the day or heading out toward Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, or lake towns along the Lake Michigan coast.

Congestion Charges

Michigan does not have congestion charges for driving into cities like Detroit, so you won’t see a “pay to enter downtown” fee while driving a rental car. Instead, the main extra driving costs to know about are tolls on a few bridges, such as the Mackinac Bridge or Blue Water Bridge.

Key Roads

• I-75: This is Michigan’s main north–south spine. It runs up from the Ohio line through Detroit, continues past Flint and Bay City, then crosses the Mackinac Bridge on the way toward the Upper Peninsula.
• I-94: One of the most-used east–west routes in southern Michigan. It links key cities like Ann Arbor and the Detroit area, and it also connects to Port Huron for the Blue Water Bridge crossing into Canada.
• US-31: A great scenic drive highway that tracks close to Lake Michigan, passing beach towns and vacation areas as it heads north toward Mackinaw City. It’s a popular pick if you’re doing a coast-style Michigan trip rather than a straight freeway run.

Toll Roads

• Mackinac Bridge (I-75): This is the famous bridge that connects the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. If you’re driving north, this is the main toll crossing, with a standard passenger charge.
• Blue Water Bridge (Port Huron → Sarnia): If you’re crossing into Canada near Port Huron, this bridge has tolls.
• Detroit–Windsor Tunnel (Detroit → Windsor): Driving from downtown Detroit into Windsor? This tunnel is another paid crossing, with posted toll rates for passenger vehicles.