Minneapolis

Cheap Car Rentals in Minneapolis

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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 $101/day – about 73% 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 9.1/10 with 67 reviews). Thrifty (rated 6.7/10 with 63 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 $72. 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 $72. 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

$72

February

$75

March

$91

April

$93

May

$105

June

$129

July

$147

August

$129

September

$91

October

$100

November

$94

December

$98

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 12 October 2025.

Ace

9.1
Wonderful
67 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
63 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.3
Okay
49 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

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

7.1
Good
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Minneapolis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Minneapolis for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in Minneapolis for about $441 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.

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