Saint Paul car rental information
| Pick-up location | Saint Paul |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 20 |
| Airport locations | 9 |
| Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Turo, Sixt |
Cheap car rentals in Saint Paul
| Economy | $21/day |
| Compact | $35/day |
| Intermediate | $21/day |
| Standard | $37/day |
| Full-size | $35/day |
| Minivan | $56/day |
| Full-size SUV | $44/day |
| Luxury | $50/day |
| Pickup truck | $32/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $26/day |
| Supplier choice | $29/day |
| Standard SUV | $42/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Saint Paul
- Travelers seeking a thrilling adventure in Minneapolis-St. Paul can look no further. Cheap Saint-Paul car rentals provide efficiency when exploring both inside the city and the nearby areas. You can start with Eau Claire which is located around 87 miles from Minneapolis - St. Paul. It’s a famous tourist spot with beautiful sights, including The Oakwood Mall, Chaos Waterpark, and Action City to name just but a few of the attractions here. Another place to enjoy the tranquility is Gooseberry Falls State Park. Being around 174 miles from St. Paul, it’s just the right place to simply relax. In nearby Rochester, there’s plenty to see like Apache Mall, National Volleyball Center, and Rochester Recreation Center.
- St. Paul-Minneapolis train station, a major train station is known to be a multi-modal transportation center. As a result, the huge number of train arrivals with travelers flocking the city is expected. We’d recommend cheap Saint Paul car rentals for the guests alighting from the St. Paul-Minneapolis train station who wish to be on the road exploring instantaneously. Some car rentals that you can take close to the train station without having to go any further are SIXT rent a car at 4300 Glumack Dr, St Paul and Avis Car Rental located at 166 E 7th Street. You can also go with Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 1161 University Ave W, St Paul.
- Travelers using cheap Saint Paul car rentals should be wary of some things when driving through the city to avoid inconveniences. It is prohibited to park within 30 feet of a stop sign. Another car-restricted area is next to an unmarked intersection crossing, for the sake of both motorists and pedestrians. Parking for more than 48 hours in a row is also not allowed in the city so drivers should take note of this. Cars are also prohibited 10 feet close to a fire hydrant in Saint Paul.
- With possible snow in the forecast from October to May, car rentals in Saint Paul are optimal for getting around the city to ensure you are not impacted by public transit delays. Even without snow on the ground, a rental car provides access to routes that are not provided by public transit, such as a scenic drive along the Mississippi River.
- There are stations for Saint Paul car rentals at both terminals of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport (MSP). In Terminal 1, they can be found in the Silver Parking Ramp at ground-level, accessible through the entrance under the Prince mural or via underground tram. For Terminal 2, stations are located in the Ground Transportation Center, across from the terminal itself. They are on the ground level of the Purple Ramp.
- Both Saint Paul and nearby Minneapolis are popular for cyclists, even in the winter. When turning right or merging lanes, double-check your mirrors and blind spots to make sure you are not cutting off or endangering a cyclist. Be mindful of bike lanes and use caution when sharing the road. Drivers are not allowed on the light-rail tracks, unlike in other cities. Train operators will not hesitate to use their horn to inform you of this rule.
- Winter driving in Saint Paul, particularly from January to March, can be a challenge for inexperienced drivers. Black ice can appear on occasion, which is nearly impossible to spot. During rush hour, from 7:30 to 8:30am and 4:00 to 6:00pm, you might see traffic agents giving signals in busy intersections. Follow these commands instead of the traffic lights and use caution when navigating around them.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Saint Paul for $49 or less
- Book your rental car in Saint Paul at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Saint Paul are around 35% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Compact rental cars in Saint Paul are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Saint Paul car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.6
Very good
154 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.4
One location in Saint Paul
from $67/day
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Price was $50 higher than the reservation.Cons:
Lower price or a better car.8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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Staff unable to check whether I could use AARP or AAA discounts at time of check-in. Said I needed a “code.” Or maybe a secret handshake?Cons:
Rental vehicle did not have a snow brush snd it snowed 2 of the 5 days I rented the vehicle. Come on - it’s Minnesota March weather madness! I was clearing dude windows with my forearms!8.0 Very good
Jan 2021
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Drop off was easy. Pickup we were in a line of about 30 people. Men working hard & fast to get cars, but very backed up.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Drop off was a breeze8.8 Very good
Sep 2020
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I drove from Minnesota to California which included very smoky areas near fires in Oregon and California. I wanted to make sure I had a good spare tire before I left. There wasn't a spare tire. The attendant said the rental cars don't have spares. He gave me a number to call if I needed assistance. The problem is there was no cell service in many areas. Getting a flat tire in the fire ravaged areas would have been very dangerous possibly deadly to my health. Spare tires should be in each vehicle!!6.0 Okay
Sep 2020
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Drop off was easy.Cons:
The inside and outside was not clean - poor job with vacuum.Budget
7.1
Good
170 reviewsBest rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.6
4 locations in Saint Paul
from $45/day
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4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Pick up was simple. Counters were understaffed but our flight was delayed so we were over an hour late. So not their fault. Drop off was very easy.Cons:
Better communication as to where to pick up the car. We went to the other side of the airport only to find we had to go to the other terminal. After a long flight last thing my 9 year old and I wanted was to walk to the rental counter area to find it was closed with signage we had to go all the way to the other side of the airport to pick up our rental.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Everything was A OK.Cons:
Very satisfied.8.0 Very good
Nov 2020
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Quick and easy picking up the carCons:
Prior notice that the counter wasclosed and you had to go to the next Terminal to get the car.Payless
5.9
Fair
431 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
One location in Saint Paul
from $60/day
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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I got a letter 3 weeks after the return that claimed I smoked in the car and there was excessive smoke smell. I did not smoke, never have smoked in my life. They are charging me $450 and I have petitioned their customer service multiple times. They keep escalating it to another bureaucratic level of the business to hand off the problem to the next customer service representative. I will be reporting them to the Better Business Bureau and I will be filing a consumer fraud report to the Attorney General's Office of Illinois. This company has absolutely committed fraud and is trying to find a way to book extra revenue. I will never do business with the Avis Budget group (the company that owns Payless) ever again.8.0 Very good
Aug 2020
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nothing in particularCons:
nothing in particular7.6 Good
Jun 2020
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Staff was friendly and professional at both pick-up and drop-offCons:
At pick-up they switched to a different vehicle which was an "upgrade" to a mid-sized SUV for the same price. Appreciated that, but once I left MSP I realized that the vehicle had not been washed or re-filled with gas, and so the Fuel light went on almost immediately (36 miles left). So I had to immediately gas up. The net of this was that I returned the vehicle with 150 miles left, and therefore bought more gas than I actually used. I documented the issue on the day of pickup and took a photo of my gas purchase...so at least I didn't get hit with a fuel surcharge. But it would have been better for things to have been done right from the start.9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Staff was friendly, especially the drop-off staff. Car was clean and operated well.Cons:
Pickup process was a bit slow. The counter guy didn't actually call for the car until I arrived at the counter. It obviously wasn't ready when I got there.5.6 Fair
Sep 2019
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Pick up and drop off were AWFUL. Told they would bring the car to us. 10 people standing around waiting. Took over 30 minutes to get the car. Return just as bad. Numerous people just walked away leaving their cars as there was NO ONE there to check them back in.Cons:
Pick up and drop off experience. Need more people to do this. Not enough staff .9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The pick-up and drop off was very convenient. There was less of a line than other vendors, and only a short wait for the car to be made available. Location of pick-up and drop off very convenient at the airport.Cons:
They didn't specify drop off details, we just assumed it was the same location as pick-up. With the construction it's a maze to get in and out of rental location with the car.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very good
47 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.5
3 locations in Saint Paul
from $54/day
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
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Staff were super friendly and efficient. Pick up and drop off was easy. Super flexible letting us pick up early.Cons:
Blind spot warning on mirrors was not working.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Staff is always very friendly and make every effort to serve me.Cons:
not a thing10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The car, the extremely helpful and friendly service.Cons:
I am completely satisfied with everything the Saint Paul-University Enterprise site does and provides.6.8 Okay
Aug 2020
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Staff was friendlyCons:
The vehicle was not very clean. It was still wet from,I’m assuming, a wash they had just given it. It was quite dusty on the inside as well.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Yes, the staff were all very kind and helpful.9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Everything was easyCons:
NothingAvis
7.8
Good
56 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.4
4 locations in Saint Paul
from $54/day
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Customer service need to get better9.6 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Very friendly staff, super easy to pick up and drop off.Cons:
The car was a little messy. Found bits of food trapped in the cup holders and gear box.9.6 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Friendly staff, free upgrade when reserved vehicle was unavailable.Cons:
Need to be able to contact Avis MSP directly for Lost and Found. Need option for reporting items left at Avis office. Young son forgot blue backpack with tablet computer, gift books, and art supplies. It has not yet been found. Lost and Found ID 12359969.8.4 Very good
Nov 2019
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Yes, the staff was very friendly and helpful. I think that the wait in line was longer than it needed to be. But overall the experience was pleasant given that I wasn't in a hurry.Cons:
I think that the pricing should be more upfront and transparent. And after all of the fees nearly $400 was a little steep for only two days with the car. Finally, the pick up area was a valet and it wasn't well marked where I should wait. Given that the temperature was in the teens, that was an important point.5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
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When I got there they didn't have the cat I reserved. They ended up getting me something that could work but it was $250 more. Also if you're coming to the airport to rent a car but you didnt fly in it's a nightmare to get there.8.8 Very good
Jun 2019
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Super easy to change my trip and drop off early at a different location, that was extra convenient for meCons:
Time to deliver rental car could have been quicker, did not know that I would have to be preferred or whatever it’s called to have the vehicle ready to go. Our flight was delayed and if the rental car was ready to go we would have saved a valuable 10-20 minutesHertz
5.7
Fair
80 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.9
3 locations in Saint Paul
from $81/day
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1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The process was very simple and fast. I was able to extend my reservation with one quick phone call as well.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Over charge for everything, even for things that I don ask for, I filled the car I they charge me8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
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Staff was friendly and helpful. Pick up process was fast and pretty easy.Cons:
Sensor issue with passenger seat so seat belt alarm kept going off.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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I was charged an extra $107.00 for something. I still have no idea what it was for and the receipt, which was emailed to me, does not disclose the reason for the charge. I will have to contact Hertz for an explanation. It might have been done in error but it did not apply to any extra that I agreed to pay. I am very disappointed and was quite surprised to see the amount on the emailed receipt.4.8 Mediocre
Nov 2020
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Staff was great both pick up an returnCons:
The car was worn and didn’t start wellNational
8.6
Very good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.3
One location in Saint Paul
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2.4 Poor
Jun 2019
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Yes they were ,but mis informed me and costed me a lot of money when I turned in the car.Cons:
Better information up front10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
Easirent
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One location in Saint Paul
Sixt
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One location in Saint Paul
from $73/day
Sunnycars
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One location in Saint Paul
944 travelers who rented a car in Saint Paul gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3
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