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What is the 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 18 February 2025.

January

฿1,381

February

฿1,583

March

฿1,853

April

฿1,988

May

฿2,055

June

฿2,493

July

฿2,729

August

฿2,392

September

฿1,954

October

฿1,988

November

฿1,819

December

฿1,886

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Minneapolis is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Minneapolis

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 18 February 2025.

Small cars

฿1,321 - ฿2,866

All Car Types

฿1,321 - ฿2,673

To hire a small car in Minneapolis, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,208/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Minneapolis, the United States (~฿1,321/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,866/day). In fact, March is about 9% 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 17% 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.

Top rental agencies in Minneapolis

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Minneapolis known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Minneapolis. Reviews were last updated on 18 February 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Minneapolis, including Ace, Thrifty and Hertz in Minneapolis. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Ace

9.1
Wonderful
65 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

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
54 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Minneapolis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Minneapolis?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Ace (9.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) and Avis (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Minneapolis.

  • What are petrol prices like in Minneapolis?

    The average price of petrol in Minneapolis is ฿30.33/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,365 and ฿1,971 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Minneapolis for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Minneapolis, offering car hire for around ฿22,594 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Minneapolis for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 18% on your car hire. For a below average price in Minneapolis, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in Minneapolis?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban) in Minneapolis, making it the most popular option.

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