Minneapolis

Cheap Car Rentals in Minneapolis from $87

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Minneapolis with a pick-up date of 13/1 and drop-off date of 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Minneapolis

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Minneapolis and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 January 2026.

At $87/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Minneapolis in the past week. Out of 15 car hire agencies operating in Minneapolis, there are, in total, 25 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car rental deals in Minneapolis by type

Here are the best Minneapolis small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Minneapolis medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Minneapolis large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Minneapolis SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Prius c$87/day
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5
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Toyota Prius c
Kia Picanto$105/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Best car rental deals found in Minneapolis

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Minneapolis. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Minneapolis with an average daily rate of $112. Data was last updated on 8 January 2026.
Toyota Corolla$87/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20$87/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Tucson$96/day
5
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Tucson

Cheapflights insights for Minneapolis car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Minneapolis, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Minneapolis?

For the best savings on car rentals in Minneapolis, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $100/day – about 71% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Minneapolis?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Minneapolis is Ace (rated 9.0/10 with 68 reviews). Thrifty (rated 6.7/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Minneapolis?

At Minneapolis, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $71. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $147 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Minneapolis, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $71. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $147 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$71

February

$74

March

$88

April

$92

May

$104

June

$128

July

$147

August

$128

September

$90

October

$99

November

$93

December

$99

Which car hire company has the most locations in Minneapolis?

Both Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 4 locations in Minneapolis, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Minneapolis

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Minneapolis known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Minneapolis. Reviews were last updated on 8 January 2026.

Ace

9.0
Wonderful
68 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.9

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
53 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
47 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

National

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Avis

7.2
Good
16 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.8

Sixt

7.2
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Budget

6.8
Okay
22 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Minneapolis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 January 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Minneapolis for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Minneapolis for about $1,709 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Minneapolis?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Minneapolis for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Minneapolis

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Minneapolis. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Minneapolis. Deals were last updated on 8 January 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Minneapolis. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($68+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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