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How far in advance should I hire a car in Brainerd?

Book your car hire in Brainerd 75 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R764/day on average when booked 75 days ahead, which saves you 806% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Brainerd?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Brainerd is Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). National (rated 9.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
National
National
9.4
Hertz
Hertz
6.2
Easirent
Easirent
4.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Brainerd?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Brainerd is January, when you can expect to pay R1 059/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brainerd is April (R1 754/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R1 059

February

R1 372

March

R1 059

April

R1 754

May

R1 250

June

R1 459

July

R1 702

August

R1 632

September

R1 511

October

R1 667

November

R1 511

December

R1 598

What car do most people hire in Brainerd?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Brainerd are the following: Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), and Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Brainerd?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Brainerd at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Brainerd

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Brainerd known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Brainerd. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

National

1 location
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Hertz

2 locations
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Easirent

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 reviews•3 locations
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VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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Sunnycars

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Brainerd, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.

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

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

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