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Cheap Car Hire in Minnesota from R953

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 26/6 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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 hires 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 12 April 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

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 12 April 2025.

January

R788

February

R827

March

R1 000

April

R1 038

May

R1 154

June

R1 404

July

R1 539

August

R1 366

September

R1 115

October

R1 135

November

R1 038

December

R1 077

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 12 April 2025.

In Minnesota, there are 17 312 active hire locations from 347 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Minnesota in the past week - currently priced from R953/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 174+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 174+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 663+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 926+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 178+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R2 030+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 501+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 050+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R2 431+

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 12 April 2025.

Small cars

R781 - R3 080

All Car Types

R781 - R3 355

To hire a small car in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of R638/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Minnesota (~R781/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 080/day). In fact, September is about 22% 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, renting a small car saves you 50% 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 R1 170/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Minnesota (~R830/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 422/day). In fact, August is about 30% 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, renting 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 R934/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Minnesota (~R938/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 266/day). In fact, June is about 0% 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, renting a SUV saves you 27% 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:

Toyota Corolla QuestR953/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 12 April 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

Hertz

6,5
Okay
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,0

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,1

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

Sixt

7,0
Good
26 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Budget

6,9
Okay
21 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,1

Dollar

5,2
Fair
26 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

5,4

Best Minnesota car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Minnesota. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Minnesota with an average daily rate of R1 346. Data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Toyota Corolla QuestR953/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R969/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Audi A3R993/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Minnesota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Minnesota?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Minnesota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R953/day), Budget (R1 926/day), and Sixt (R2 431/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 R17,32/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R779 and R1 126 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 13% to make it a great deal in Minnesota. Try to book at least 20 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Minnesota for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Minnesota

Browse car hires by fuel type in Minnesota. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Minnesota. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Minnesota. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R91+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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