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Cheap Car Hire in Brainerd from $109

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Brainerd with a pick-up date of 14/8 and drop-off date of 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Brainerd

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Brainerd and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 August 2026.
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SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Brainerd this past week from 7 hire locations out of 7 hire agencies. Prices for a Brainerd SUV hire start from $109/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$121+

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Compact

Compact

$123+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$124+

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Full-size

Full-size

$132+

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People mover

People mover

$182+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$230+

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Premium

Premium

$135+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$240+

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Best car hire deals found in Brainerd

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Brainerd. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 7 hire car agencies in Brainerd with an average daily rate of $149. Data was last updated on 5 August 2026.
Mazda CX-5$109/day
Mazda CX-5
Found 08/04/26
Skoda Fabia$121/day
Skoda Fabia
Found 08/04/26
Hyundai Venue$123/day
Hyundai Venue
Found 08/04/26

Cheapflights insights for Brainerd car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Brainerd, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Brainerd?

Book your car hire in Brainerd 2 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $85/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 11% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Brainerd?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Brainerd with deals as low as $61.94/day found in the past two weeks. National is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $78.48/day.

What is the best car rental company in Brainerd?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Brainerd is Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). National (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
National
National
9.3
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
Easirent
Easirent
4.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Brainerd?

Planning to hire a car in Brainerd? January is the cheapest month, costing about $106 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $163. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$106

February

$163

March

$138

April

$142

May

$108

June

$152

July

$139

August

$138

September

$136

October

$139

November

$150

December

$112

What car do most people hire in Brainerd?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Brainerd are the following: Economy cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), and SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Brainerd?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. VIPCars Recommendation has the second-highest number of locations in Brainerd at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Brainerd

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Brainerd known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Brainerd. Reviews were last updated on 5 August 2026.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

1 location
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Hertz

2 locations
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Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 reviews•3 locations
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VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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Sunnycars

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Brainerd, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 August 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Brainerd?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Brainerd it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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