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Cheap Car Rentals in Minnesota from $94

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 Minnesota 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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Minnesota car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Minnesota. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 March 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$87

Cheapest price per day

$94

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 March 2025.

January

$72

February

$75

March

$91

April

$96

May

$107

June

$128

July

$142

August

$124

September

$101

October

$103

November

$94

December

$98

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 March 2025.

There are currently 17,292 hire locations operating in Minnesota spread across 346 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Minnesota is small car at $94 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

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 March 2025.

Small cars

$68 - $205

All Car Types

$80 - $191

To hire a small car in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of $95/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Minnesota (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$205/day). In fact, April is about 29% 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 6% 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 Minnesota small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of $93/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Minnesota (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$133/day). In fact, August is about 26% 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 8% 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 Minnesota medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of $77/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Minnesota (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$108/day). In fact, January is about 2% 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 24% 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 Minnesota SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$94/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Kia Picanto$113/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 8 car hire companies in Minnesota. Reviews were last updated on 31 March 2025.

Ace

9.0
Wonderful
65 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.9

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
43 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Avis

7.8
Good
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.2
Good
48 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Budget

7.1
Good
96 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
74 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.1
Okay
86 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.8

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.6

Best Minnesota car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Minnesota. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Minnesota with an average daily rate of $121. Data was last updated on 31 March 2025.
Hyundai i20$94/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Volkswagen Passat$95/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Kia Sportage$98/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage

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 March 2025.
  • 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: Dollar ($94/day), Budget ($94/day), and Thrifty ($107/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 (9.0 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 $1.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Minnesota, offering car hire for around $494 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 16% 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Minnesota

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

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Minnesota. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($95+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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