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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Saint Paul from R2 002

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 10/6 and drop-off date of 15/6. 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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Downtown, Saint Paul car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R1 559

Cheapest price per day

R2 002
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Best Downtown, Saint Paul car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 14 March 2026.
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassR2 002/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Found 03/14/26
Toyota Land CruiserR2 140/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Land Cruiser
Found 03/14/26
Mitsubishi XpanderR3 780/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Xpander
Found 03/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Downtown 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 162/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 452% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Downtown with deals as low as R470,51/day found in the past two weeks. Payless is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R567,01/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Payless (rated 5.6/10 with 30 reviews). Budget (rated 0.0/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Payless
Payless
5.6
Budget
Budget
0.0
National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown is January, when you can expect to pay R943/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is August (R1 516/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

R943

February

R1 196

March

R1 263

April

R1 145

May

R1 398

June

R1 398

July

R1 482

August

R1 516

September

R1 128

October

R1 297

November

R1 212

December

R1 145

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

In Downtown, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Saint Paul

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Payless

5,6
Fair
30 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,1

Budget

56 reviews•3 locations
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National

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,5

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
28 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Sixt

8,2
Very Good
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
14 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,1

Avis

6,8
Okay
16 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,4

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,6

Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Hybrid

R141+

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