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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Minnesota?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Minnesota 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 31 January 2025.

January

$74

February

$86

March

$99

April

$104

May

$109

June

$130

July

$143

August

$127

September

$102

October

$104

November

$95

December

$99

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Minnesota 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.

Popular car types in Minnesota

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Minnesota and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 January 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Convertible

Convertible

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Minnesota

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Minnesota to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 January 2025.

Small cars

$49 - $180

All Car Types

$69 - $166

To hire a small car in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of $78/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Minnesota (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$180/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Minnesota. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Minnesota, hiring a small car saves you 18% 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.

To hire a medium car in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of $92/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Minnesota (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$177/day). In fact, April is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Minnesota. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Minnesota, hiring a medium car saves you 4% 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.

To hire a SUV in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of $64/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Minnesota (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$119/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Minnesota. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Minnesota, hiring a SUV saves you 32% 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 Minnesota

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Minnesota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Minnesota. Reviews were last updated on 31 January 2025.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

3 locations

Easirent

1 location

National

1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Minnesota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Minnesota?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $76/day when booking a car hire in Minnesota. The absolute best deal a user found was for $68/day from Thrifty, booked on Jan. 26.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Minnesota?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Minnesota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace ($63/day), Dollar ($123/day), and Sixt ($128/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Minnesota?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Minnesota.

  • What are petrol prices like in Minnesota?

    The average price of petrol in Minnesota is $1.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $72 and $104 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Minnesota for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in Minnesota, offering car hire for around $530 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 18% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Minnesota.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Minnesota however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Minnesota for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 10% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Minnesota can cost you on average $2,272 a month or $76 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Minnesota

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Minnesota. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Minnesota. Deals were last updated on 31 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Minnesota. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($57+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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