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Cheap Car Rentals in Minneapolis from $78

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 13/6 and drop-off date of 22/6. 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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Cheapest time to rent a car in Minneapolis

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Minneapolis and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 13 May 2025.

January

$71

February

$73

March

$88

April

$90

May

$101

June

$124

July

$137

August

$120

September

$98

October

$100

November

$91

December

$95

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 13 May 2025.

At $78/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, 28 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for rental in Minneapolis

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Minneapolis to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 May 2025.

Small cars

$69 - $198

All Car Types

$65 - $184

To hire a small car in Minneapolis, the United States, you would pay an average price of $88/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Minneapolis, the United States (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$198/day). In fact, December is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Minneapolis. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Minneapolis, hiring a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Minneapolis small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Minneapolis, the United States, you would pay an average price of $99/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Minneapolis, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$207/day). In fact, March is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Minneapolis. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Minneapolis, hiring a medium car saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Minneapolis medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Minneapolis, the United States, you would pay an average price of $73/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Minneapolis, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$101/day). In fact, March is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Minneapolis. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Minneapolis, hiring a SUV saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Minneapolis SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$93/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 13 May 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Minneapolis, including Ace, Thrifty and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Ace

9.1
Wonderful
66 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.0

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.5
Okay
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

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

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Sixt

7.2
Good
26 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Avis

7.1
Good
17 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.7

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 $106. Data was last updated on 13 May 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Minneapolis area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Volkswagen Passat$78/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Mitsubishi Outlander$88/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Outlander
Kia Niro$91/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Niro

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Minneapolis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 May 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Minneapolis for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Minneapolis for about $918 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Minneapolis for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Minneapolis are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate car hire in June to be on average $98 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Minneapolis

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Minneapolis. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Minneapolis. Deals were last updated on 13 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Minneapolis. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($56+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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