Which car hire 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 car hire companies in Saint Paul.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Saint Paul for a week from Alamo?

Hiring a car in Saint Paul for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ₹ 26,000/week on average.

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

Generally, for a better deal in Saint Paul it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 73%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 85 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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.

What car do most people hire in Saint Paul?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Saint Paul is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) based on our Cheapflights data.

Cheap Car Rentals in Saint Paul | Deals From ₹ 6,342/Day

Saint Paul, MN, United States

14 Jun — 21 Jun

Same drop-off

Wed 14/6

Noon

Wed 21/6

Noon

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

January

₹ 3,632

February

₹ 3,962

March

₹ 4,375

April

₹ 4,210

May

₹ 4,458

June

₹ 6,934

July

₹ 7,347

August

₹ 6,356

September

₹ 5,035

October

₹ 5,366

November

₹ 4,788

December

₹ 4,953

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Saint Paul

Top rental agencies in Saint Paul

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Saint Paul, including Budget, Payless and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

7.0

Good

101 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Very easy

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Friendly customer staff, all the extra fees

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

Hour and a half wait in line at pick up, received a 4 x 4 truck instead of the reserved economy car, required maintenance light was on, tires were bald, but I had no difficulties, and the vehicle was clean. Will not go with budget again.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

I wasn’t use to just dropping the car off and go without having someone there to verify the condition of the car, that the keys are in the car and to print me a receipt. I believe if they are going to do things this way they should have an automated announcement or signage stating the change.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

No drop off in Menomonie otherwise a great rental

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

The booking price (inclusive of taxes/fees) was off by $50+ dollars. It was higher at the counter even accounting for any fees. Not a welcome surprise.

1 out of 34

Payless

5.8

Fair

280 reviews•1 location

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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!

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

They never closed out my reservation and I got a call 3 days later asking where their car was. Also left my personal cae keys behind in the car, they still haven't gone to look for them, suggested I drive down and talk to someone at the desk....

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

They were not transparent on the actual cost of what the fuel costs would be if I brought the tank back less than 100% full. It said it was going to be under $4/gallon but I got charged $89 for bringing it back at more than half a tank.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

The car pick up went smoothly and the car was nice. The problem was with the drop off. We dropped the car off in the designated area and left the keys on the dashboard and proceeded on with our trip. A few days later while checking my emails I looked at the receipt and found they charged us an additional $700! The car was returned on 2/12 as scheduled but they billed us through 2/16 along with an additional "late fee". We had been in Mexico for 5 days when they say the car was returned. I've exchanged numerous emails (because I was out of the country) and the issue is still not resolved. I will 100% skip Payless next trip!

1 out of 94

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

76 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Thank you

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Front desk staff was rude and inattentive. Had to call manager who was actually more polite and helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

The staff could not have been any more friendly and helpful. We got exactly the car we needed for driving on snowy roads. Our car did great in the sub-zero temperatures we had during the week. The Return process was amazingly efficient and seamless. The layout of the return lanes was great. It took less than 10 minutes to return the car, get our bags checked into the Delta counter, and walk to the TSA Security Area. Will definitely rent from Alamo on next trip to Minneapolis.

8.0

Very Good|Oct 2022

Car had a check oil, stop driving light that came on. Can’t exactly see how Alamo could have helped that, but it Dodd interrupt our trip having to check it out.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Everything was perfect

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

Great! Car, was a bit difficult to find a terminal but easy drop off. Our original car rental agency gave away our car and we had no car. I went to the counter to ask if Alamo had any cars and they said no, reservation only, and sent us away. I then went on to Kayak and made a reservation in 2 minutes with Alamo, and went right back to the counter. She could have just told me to do that instead of being short and telling us there were no options for cars. Outside of that everything was great

1 out of 26

Avis

7.8

Good

30 reviews•4 locations

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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.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

Counter personnel were great, vehicle wasn’t properly cleaned prior to pu. Interior still had debris & exterior unwashed

1 out of 10

Hertz

5.7

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

23 reviews•3 locations

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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.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2021

Staff were super friendly and efficient. Pick up and drop off was easy. Super flexible letting us pick up early.

Blind spot warning on mirrors was not working.

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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What are petrol prices like in Saint Paul

The average price of petrol in Saint Paul is ₹ 83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,752 and ₹ 5,420 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.