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Renting an exotic car in Delaware: rules, costs and where to go

What Delaware requires for insurance, the main airports and cities, the best drives, and the closest place to rent a supercar with delivery.

Quick answer

You’ll need a valid license, the rental company’s minimum age, and full-coverage insurance (liability plus collision) that extends to rentals. Delaware’s liability minimum is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $10,000 for property damage (25/50/10). Most exotic rental companies in Delaware operate around Wilmington and Dover.

The rules at a glance

Liability insurance minimum
$25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $10,000 for property damage (25/50/10)
Other required coverage
Personal injury protection (PIP)
Main airports
Philadelphia (PHL), about 30 minutes from Wilmington
Biggest cities
Wilmington, Dover, Rehoboth Beach
Best season
May to October, with beach traffic peaking in July and August.
Tolls
E-ZPass works on I-95 and the Delaware Route 1 toll road.

Where to rent an exotic car in Delaware

Most exotic rental companies in Delaware operate around Wilmington and Dover. Options vary a lot from company to company; our checklist covers what to ask.

  • Compare the minimum age, deposit and insurance rules before you fall for a car.
  • Look for published prices and deposits; companies that hide them until you call often add fees.
  • Ask whether delivery is included, and how many miles per day you get.

Insurance in Delaware

Delaware’s minimum liability coverage is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $10,000 for property damage (25/50/10). Delaware also requires: Personal injury protection (PIP). That’s the legal floor for your policy. For an exotic rental you’ll also need collision coverage, which no state requires, and the rental company will usually ask to see it. Read how rental insurance works.

Insurance minimums: CarInsurance.com state table, updated September 2026. Confirm with your insurer or the Delaware insurance department, as limits change.

Best drives in Delaware

Delaware's Coastal Highway (DE-1)

Down to Lewes, Rehoboth and Bethany beaches, with the ocean and bay on either side.

Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway

Rolling hills and historic estates north of Wilmington.

When to go

May to October, with beach traffic peaking in July and August.

Getting there

The main airports are Philadelphia (PHL), about 30 minutes from Wilmington. E-ZPass works on I-95 and the Delaware Route 1 toll road.

Frequently asked questions

Can you rent an exotic car at 18 in Delaware?

It depends on the company. Most exotic rental companies require drivers to be 25, some allow 21, and a few rent to drivers 18 and up.

What insurance do I need to rent an exotic car in Delaware?

Full coverage, meaning liability plus collision, that extends to rental cars. Delaware’s liability minimum is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $10,000 for property damage (25/50/10).

Where can I rent an exotic car in Delaware?

Start with the biggest cities, like Wilmington, Dover, Rehoboth Beach, where most exotic rental companies operate. Compare minimum age, deposit and insurance rules before you book.

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