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Cheap Car Hire in Minnesota from R718

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 29/3 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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 17 March 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 17 March 2025.

January

R744

February

R780

March

R962

April

R1 035

May

R1 107

June

R1 325

July

R1 470

August

R1 289

September

R1 053

October

R1 071

November

R980

December

R1 016

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 17 March 2025.

In Minnesota, there are 17 252 active hire locations from 341 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Minnesota in the past week - currently priced from R718/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 795+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

R1 040+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 439+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 368+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard 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 17 March 2025.

Small cars

R737 - R2 907

All Car Types

R737 - R3 167

To hire a small car in Minnesota, you would pay an average price of R611/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Minnesota (~R737/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 907/day). In fact, September is about 20% 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 49% 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 104/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Minnesota (~R783/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 230/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 R881/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Minnesota (~R885/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R3 083/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 QuestR743/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 17 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

Budget

7,5
Good
42 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,4

Hertz

6,7
Okay
60 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,2

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

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

National

8,4
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
17 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,1

Avis

8,2
Very Good
28 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,2

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 122. Data was last updated on 17 March 2025.
Toyota RAV4R718/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Corolla QuestR743/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Audi A3R885/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 17 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 car hire in Minnesota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (R718/day), Avis (R743/day), and Sixt (R885/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 R16,35/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R735 and R1 062 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Ace you can hire a car in Minnesota from about R6 642 per week on average.

  • 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 19% to make it a great deal in Minnesota. Try to book at least 7 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 17 March 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 (R58+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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