Cheap Car Rentals in Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN, United States

Oct 5 — Oct 12

Same drop-off

Driver's age:

Thu 10/5

Noon

Thu 10/12

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Saint Paul?

January

₱2,505

February

₱2,733

March

₱3,018

April

₱2,904

May

₱3,075

June

₱4,043

July

₱4,100

August

₱3,701

September

₱3,246

October

₱3,644

November

₱3,246

December

₱3,474

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Saint Paul is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in Saint Paul

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Saint Paul, such as Budget, Payless and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

7.1

Good

106 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very good|Jul 2023

The car choice eventually provided was excellent gas mileage. Overall a good experence..

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Very easy

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Friendly customer staff, all the extra fees

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

I liked the price, the vehicle had some left over garbage and wasn't washed but that was not a big deal. When we arrived we had to stand in two separate long lines to get vehicle, but I was told to update my budget profile to potentially skip the reservation desk. However, regardless the pick up the keys desk was congested and it took nearly 1 hour between the two.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

I had to cancel this reservation when I arrived at Budget b/c it was for a electric car and they didn't have one. They refunded me the rental I did with you all and gave me a gas car. It was just a lengthy process and cost me more money.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Great customer service both when picking up and dropping off.

1 out of 36

Payless

5.7

Fair

287 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Jolene at Payless/Avis MSP in Terminal 1 was fantastic. Even with a long line, she quickly and efficiently provided excellent customer service to each customer individually, and did it with a smile. Thank you Jolene, you are a star!

8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

The line at pickup was way too long. It took over half an hour to get through it

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

It was ok, picked up with 3/4 filled tank…dirty car, barely washed

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

Additionally on top of it i left garage door opener invehicle and can’t get it back! Yes insubmitted a claim

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

Nothing

8.0

Very good|Dec 2022

Heated seats and steering wheel!

1 out of 96

Alamo

8.6

Very good

83 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Thank you

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The counter was closed when we got in. We had to ask the National rental folks about the car. They were very friendly and helpful. Even though I had previously entered my payment info on line so I could avoid the counter, they needed it again. The car was had only a half tank of gas. They said that I did not have to fill it up when I returned it. Overall a good experience.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Great car, easy pickup and drop off.

8.0

Very good|Sep 2023

Pre-filling forms to allow picking up the car without standing in line was great. The return was quick, though the agent could not find the rental agreement. What could have been better? The car had been washed just prior to picking it up, was quite wet, and as a result, I was unable to properly check for scratches and dents. Additionally, the gas tank was not full at the time of pickup - something I mentioned to the agent at the exit. No guidance was given as to whether I needed to return it at the same fuel level or return it full. I returned it full, but that meant overpaying for gas.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

No one at the desk to pick up the car and very little instructions on how to do the pick up online.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The pickup and drop off was quick and flawless. The employees were extremely professional and courteous. However the ban could have been cleaned better.

1 out of 28

Avis

7.8

Good

31 reviews•4 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Picked up a car which was not clean, right front suspension was broken. When I drop off the car no one was there to guid to s drop the car.

8.0

Very good|May 2023

The procedure to pick up and return the car was simple. The car rode well and was easy to operate.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Avis scheduled my drop off for Labor Day then were closed, wouldn’t let me do an after hours drop off, then told me I’d be automatically be charged the extra day and if I returned it by 11 am the following day they would refund the charge if I called them back. Like this is the opposite of customer service I don’t work for Avis and they’re telling me too bad and making demands. Absolutely terrible company. I had to postpone plans in order to hold this key an extra 16 hours and return it to them. Abysmal.

8.0

Very good|Apr 2022

the price of the rental was a little steep.Needed the car for less then 24 hours and paid 237.I think.Was pricey.

6.0

Okay|Mar 2022

-The car was not in good shape, brakes were screaming and there were messages of overdue maintenance. -The check in agent was gaslighting and pushy. -The drop-off location had policies that were incompatible with the pick-up location (almost like two different companies).

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

I like that pickup and dropoff was clise to the terminal I was flying out of.

1 out of 11

Hertz

5.6

Fair

60 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Requested car pick up at airport, upon arrival was told car was 20 minutes away requiring an Uber ride

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Flight was delayed. Hertz where I had the reservation was closed by the time I arrived. Hertz airport location wouldn’t honor the reservation price nor would they credit the money toward the new reservation. Wasn’t able to reach kayak either. Entire experience was disappointing (and expensive).

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

I have tried to cancel this reservation several times and am still not sure if it has happened. I am very disappointed with the level of communication and Hertz’s inability to make the process simple and straightforward and transparent.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2022

Car was dirty and had a 1/4 tank of gas. Drop off process wasn't explained. I had to figure it out when I got back.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

They cancelled our reservation at the last minute, significantly impacting our travel plans. Poor customer service.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Absolutely awful. The car rental place was closed when I went to pick up my car and I was stranded. It was truly one of the most horrible experiences ever and who ever heard of a car rental being closed at 6 pm?

1 out of 20

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7

Very good

24 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The team at enterprise were great! Very courteous and efficient. I am very picky when it comes to car rental companies and I would definitely use this company again.

6.0

Okay|Dec 2022

The pickup process was very slow - I probably waited 45 minutes in line but that line was only 3-4 people deep! This was at 8 AM, so not an off-hours problem. And then when I went to find my car, there was no one at the booth who could help me. I wandered around the lot until someone from National helped me. The car I got was not what I asked for - a full size vehicle versus smaller, and I thought it would be a Toyota Corolla, but it was a Nissan. I guess there was a hidden "or similar" descriptor that I missed. The rest of my experience was good - the car did well through a snowstorm, which was huge. But the pickup experience is not what I remember from Enterprise, and frankly, that's why I picked Enterprise!

2.0

Poor|May 2022

We booked a convertible months in advance to use for our wedding. They did not have the convertible. It was a big disappointment to us. However, Ruth provided excellent customer service and called us later to apologize, which was appreciated.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

First car needed to be returned due to key error message. Second car picked up at different location was not clean, smelled of smoke, chip in windshield and wiper blades were falling apart. Given to me with less than half a tank of gas. No paper work given due to printers being down. Service agent at St Paul University Ave was very nice but we will see if my complain about the Smokey car ended up being relayed to the airport location. I don’t think I’ll rent from Enterprise again.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

It was excellent

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Everything was great. MSP Airport makes pick up and returns very convenient. Only recommend that Enterprise purchase U.S. made Weathertech products to keep floors and other surfaces easier to clean. Thanks for being a proud sponsor of the NHL.

1 out of 8

National

8.6

Very good

4 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

All the people we worked with were excellent from the time we signed a contract to picked up the car and drop it off

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Fast easy great service and price

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

I was in to the rental center and out with my vehicle in less than 20 minutes. The staff were nice and helpful, too.

2.4

Poor|Jun 2019

Yes they were ,but mis informed me and costed me a lot of money when I turned in the car.

Better information up front

1 out of 2

Easirent

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Saint Paul?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.7 rating), National (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Saint Paul.

What are gas prices like in Saint Paul?

The average gas price in Saint Paul is ₱62.65/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,819 and ₱4,072 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Saint Paul for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 73% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 83 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Saint Paul.

Can I rent a car for a month in Saint Paul?

Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Saint Paul however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.