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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Saint Paul from $77

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 13/4 and drop-off date of 10/5. 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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Downtown, Saint Paul car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 March 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$156

Cheapest price per day

$77
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Popular car types in Downtown, Saint Paul

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$78+

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Compact

Compact

$79+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$80+

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Full-size

Full-size

$87+

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SUV

SUV

$77+

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People mover

People mover

$133+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$127+

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Premium

Premium

$150+

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Best Downtown, Saint Paul car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 12 March 2026.
Ford Puma$80/day
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Ford Puma
Found 03/11/26
Volkswagen T-ROC$91/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 03/11/26
Mitsubishi Montero$100/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Montero
Found 03/11/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Downtown, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $116/day – about 55% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

In Downtown, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just $47.16/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Payless, with rates starting at $56.83/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Budget (rated 6.8/10 with 56 reviews). Payless (rated 5.6/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Payless
Payless
5.6
National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Downtown? January is the cheapest month, costing about $95 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $152. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$95

February

$120

March

$127

April

$115

May

$140

June

$140

July

$149

August

$152

September

$113

October

$130

November

$122

December

$115

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

In Downtown, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Saint Paul

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

6.8
Okay
56 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Payless

5.6
Fair
30 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
28 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Sixt

8.2
Very Good
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
14 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.1

Avis

6.6
Okay
16 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.3

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.6

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Downtown it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($47+).

Electric

Electric

$47+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$55+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$132+

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