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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Saint Paul

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Downtown, Saint Paul car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$153

Cheapest price per day

$52
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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 $113/day – about 53% 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 Hertz, offering prices from just $30.17/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $30.45/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 6.6/10 with 48 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Sixt
Sixt
8.2

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 $96 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $166. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$96

February

$122

March

$125

April

$106

May

$120

June

$160

July

$167

August

$144

September

$115

October

$127

November

$122

December

$115

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

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

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Saint Paul

Budget

6.6
Okay
48 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.8

National

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
25 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

Sixt

8.2
Very Good
13 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

7.6
Good
14 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Avis

6.7
Okay
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.3

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Payless

5.6
Fair
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.3

Downtown Car rental FAQs

  • 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.

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