Brainerd car rentals from $50/day

On average a rental car in Brainerd costs $94 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Brainerd found in the last 2 weeks is $71.

The average gas price in Brainerd is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

The only car rental company onsite at Crow Wing County airport is National.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Crow Wing County airport to off-airport locations is National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Most car rental providers in Brainerd offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Brainerd, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Brainerd.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Brainerd so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Brainerd has some narrow and busy roads, and some streets are brimming with vehicles and human traffic, all posing considerable driving challenges. You can drive successfully if you get a smaller vehicle to help you with maneuvering these narrow, busy streets. Another advantage of getting a smaller car is ease of parking, since a small rental car can fit into smaller parking spaces. So, consider an economy or compact car, especially if you’re traveling alone.

When driving your car rentals in Brainerd, you’ll want to abide by all the city's speed limits to enjoy your trips without conflict. These speed limits vary from one place to another. The speed limit on rural highways is 65 mph, but you’ll be able to drive at a max speed of 70 mph on interstate highways. Keep your speed at 25 mph in built-up, highly populated areas like business zones, residential neighborhoods, and school zones. Be aware that the city enforces the posted speed limit strictly. Be sure to take road signs seriously.

Although finding a parking spot in Brainerd shouldn't be daunting, you want to be able to enjoy your trips, so the stress of looking for a parking lot is something you definitely don’t want to deal with. One smart thing you can do is to book a Brainerd hotel with a parking lot. Multiple city hotels offer free parking if you're staying at their hotel. Consider American by Wyndham Little Falls, Arrowwood Lodge At Brainerd Lakes, and Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area. If you’re in Brainerd and you didn’t reserve a hotel with complimentary parking, then budget for metered parking, where downtown Brainerd is a perfect choice. It costs an average of $2 to park in the city.