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

Book your car hire in Minneapolis 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R966/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 499% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Minneapolis?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Minneapolis is Ace (rated 9.0/10 with 69 reviews). Thrifty (rated 6.7/10 with 51 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Ace
Ace
9.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.7
Hertz
Hertz
6.2
National
National
9.4

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

At Minneapolis, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R786. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 392 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Minneapolis, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R786. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 392 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R786

February

R852

March

R934

April

R868

May

R999

June

R1 228

July

R1 392

August

R1 228

September

R852

October

R934

November

R868

December

R934

What car do most people hire in Minneapolis?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer, for example) are the most popular in Minneapolis. Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Full-size (Ford Explorer) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Minneapolis.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Minneapolis?

Both Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 4 locations in Minneapolis, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Minneapolis

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Minneapolis known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Minneapolis. Reviews were last updated on 17 April 2026.

Ace

9,0
Wonderful
69 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,9

Thrifty

6,7
Okay
51 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,4

Hertz

6,2
Okay
45 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

5,7

National

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,7
Good
5 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,3
Good
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,9

Avis

7,2
Good
17 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,8

Budget

6,7
Okay
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Minneapolis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Minneapolis for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Minneapolis for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R5 816/week on average.

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

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

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