Rochester car rentals from $48/day

On average a rental car in Rochester costs $67 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 Rochester found in the last 2 weeks is $58.

The average gas price in Rochester 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.

Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Rochester.

Car rental companies onsite at Rochester airport include Budget and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rochester airport to off-airport locations include Budget, and Avis.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Rochester costs $75 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Rochester costs $193 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Rochester costs $121 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Rochester.

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 Rochester so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Visitors that don’t plan on doing much driving during their time in Rochester may want to opt for an economy vehicle, as it is a budget-friendly choice that is particularly easy to navigate throughout the crowded city center. If you will be traveling with a group or plan on embarking on a longer road trip, a spacious SUV may come in handy, as it will provide you with extra space for both passengers and luggage.

Most Rochester car rentals do not provide or allow you to put snow chains on the tires of the rental car. It is unwise to take the initiative to attempt to put snow chains on the car yourself if the car rental company has said not to. You can cause damage to the car that you will have to pay for if you put them on incorrectly, if they slip, or if they are the wrong size. Opt instead to drive with caution and avoid the worst of the snow when you can.

Speed limits will vary depending on where exactly you are driving in the city. When driving in a residential or school area, you can expect the speed limit to be a maximum of 25 mph. Busy roads downtown also typically have a speed limit of 25 mph. Other streets within the city may have a speed limit of 30 mph instead. Expressways generally have a speed limit of 65 mph, which interstates often have a speed limit of 75 mph instead.

No, you cannot. The minimum age for renting a car in Minnesota is 21. In America, 18-year-olds can rent cars in Michigan and New York only. Though you can rent a car at 21 in Minnesota, there will most likely be certain kinds of cars you cannot rent unless you are at least 25. For example, Young Renters (ages 21 through 24) are usually not allowed to rent sports cars or luxury vehicles.  

Parking ramps can be found all throughout the city, and they offer free parking on weekdays after 5:00 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. and on weekends from 6:30 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. Some ramps that are conveniently located within the city include the Center Street Ramp, Civic Center Ramp, and 1st Street Ramp. There are also eight city operated parking lots throughout downtown Rochester and they offer both hourly and daily rates. These lots are usually controlled by large yellow pay boxes.