Cheap Car Rental at Minneapolis Airport from $45

Travel information

Languages

English

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+1

Average car rental price

$68 per day

Average car rental length

5 days

Speed limit within town

48 km/h or 30 mph

Speed limit out of town

88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Rating

9.5 / 10

Average gas price

$0.89 per liter or $3.37 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$0.77 per liter or $2.91 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon

Airport travel guide

Together with its twin, Saint Paul, Minneapolis is one of the most interesting cities for travelers in the Midwest. In addition to high-quality museums and a lively music and arts scene, the Twin Cities can also serve as a hub for exploring the rest that the state has to offer. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Minneapolis:

Weisman Art Museum. One of the main reasons why people visit this museum is its unique location. Despite now being 30 years old, the building by the architect Frank Gehry remains one of the most futuristic in all of the United States. Visiting inside can be great fun, too, as the museum has a wide array of works by American and international artists and frequently hosts various cultural events. Visit its official website to learn more.
Bell Museum of Natural History. One of the oldest in the Twin Cities area, the Bell Museum is the right place to learn about U.S. nature, especially that of the northern Midwest. Now located in a new, modern building that is part of the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota, the museum is divided into sections dedicated to mammals, birds, fungi, and other forms of life, and it also has a planetarium. For more information, you can visit its official website.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Made up of 11 eleven smaller refuges and two visitors’ centers, this is the right place to have a first-person encounter with the fascinating nature of Minnesota. The nearest visitors’ center, in Bloomington, is immediately to the south of the international airport and just a 20-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis. Made up of marshes, woodlands, and lakes, the refuges are home to various fauna species like great blue heron, white-tailed deer, and the iconic bald eagle.

Top international routes

Amsterdam
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Toronto
Paris
Winnipeg
Tokyo
Reykjavik
Punta Cana
Calgary

Main airlines

Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Eagle, and Allegiant Air

Terminals

Lindbergh Terminal 1 has seven concourses, lettered A to G, while Humphrey Terminal 2 consists of Concourse H. It isn’t possible to walk between the terminals, but a free shuttle train will take you from one to the other. There’s also a free shuttle bus for travelers with reduced mobility.

Location

Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport is about 16 km (10 mi) from both central Minneapolis and central Saint Paul. Highway 55 is the main road connecting the airport to Minneapolis, and Highways MN-5 and I-35 are the main roads connecting the airport to Saint Paul, one of the most popular destinations near Minneapolis.

Most popular types of rental car

Convertibles - from $96 per day
Large cars - from $48 per day
Medium cars - from $45 per day
Vans - from $89 per day
Premium cars - from $58 per day
Small cars - from $49 per day
SUVs - from $52 per day

Car rental desks

Some are located on levels 2 and 3 of Terminal 1, while others are in the ground transport center on the ground floor of Terminal 2. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many bars, coffee shops, fast food outlets, and restaurants. There is a wide variety of shops, including duty-free outlets, with most of them located in the airport mall shopping area in Terminal 1. Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport also has ATMs, currency exchanges, children’s play areas, baby changing facilities, a games room, a pet hotel, a spa, water filling stations, mobile device charging stations, and an airport walking path. There’s a luggage storage facility in Terminal 1, near gates C2 and C13. Maximum storage time is 48 hours. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and assistance can be requested at the airport travellers assistance office, which is in Terminal 1, near Concourse D. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

There is a Holiday station at the entrance to the International Terminal. It could be used for those heading to the domestic terminal, too.

Popular one-way rentals

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Megan Starr & Aram Vardanyan

This article was reviewed and updated by Megan and Aram of the Great Lakes Guides. The Great Lakes is one of the most underappreciated regions of the United States, and this travel blog aims to prove just how great (and beautiful!) the Midwestern region is. From the lush forests and lakes of Minnesota to the Windy City (and beyond), this blog hopes to help encourage North Americans to travel to the Great Lakes region of the US... and even across the border to Canada.

Airport info

Rating

8.7

Getting to the airport 8.4
Check-in and departures 8.8
Terminal facilities 8.9
Wi-Fi 8.6
Restaurants and car rental services 8.7
Lounge 8.7

Minneapolis Airport

IATA: MSP
ICAO: KMSP
Name: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km

Top 2 locations near Minneapolis Airport

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport from $37.15 per day

183.3 km / 113.9 miles away
Duluth International Airport from $68.68 per day

232 km / 144.2 miles away

When are car rental prices the lowest at Minneapolis Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Minneapolis Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Average rental costs per day at Minneapolis Airport

$32.30

January

$37.22

February

$43.86

March

$45.93

April

$52.75

May

$75.48

June

$81.34

July

$70.30

August

$57.25

September

$54.01

October

$50.49

November

$46.15

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Minneapolis Airport is January — when rental costs average $32.30 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $81.34 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Minneapolis Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 6 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.

Average number of rental days at Minneapolis Airport

5

January

5

February

5

March

5

April

5

May

5

June

6

July

6

August

4

September

5

October

4

November

5

December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Minneapolis Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Minneapolis Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in June.

Monthly searches at Minneapolis Airport by pick-up date relative to the average

94%

January

113%

February

138%

March

195%

April

120%

May

58%

June

88%

July

68%

August

63%

September

86%

October

91%

November

86%

December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers	Ace Rent a car, Dollar, SIXT, Thrifty, Alamo
Popular car categories	SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price	$45 per day
Cheapest supplier	Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Ace Rent a car	Jeep Renegade	5	3	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota RAV4	5	2	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Corolla	4	1	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Volkswagen Jetta	4	2	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Camry	4	2	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Hyundai Accent	4	2	Medium cars
Ace Rent a car	Kia Rio	4	1	Small cars
Ace Rent a car	Nissan Kicks	5	2	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Corolla	4	3	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Hyundai Santa Fe	5	2	SUVs

FAQ

How old do I have to be to rent a car in Minnesota?

You have to be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Minnesota. If you're under 25, you'll likely be charged a Youn Driver's Fee.

Can I take a rental car from MSP to Canada?

Many rental companies allow their cars to be taken to Canada (though they must be returned to the US). The company may require you to purchase a roadside assistance package for this, though. Be sure to ask about this before taking a rental car across the border.

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