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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Saint Paul from $99

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 22/7 and drop-off date of 29/7. 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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Downtown, Saint Paul car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$158

Cheapest price per day

$99

Popular car types in Downtown, Saint Paul

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Best Downtown, Saint Paul car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Honda CR-V$113/day
5
4
M
A/C
Honda CR-V
Toyota Yaris$114/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Auris$100/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Downtown 38 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $111/day on average when booked 38 days ahead, which saves you 45% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $41.35/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $42.34/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 38 reviews). Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 58 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $83. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $157 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $83. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $157 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$83

February

$86

March

$109

April

$106

May

$124

June

$134

July

$157

August

$137

September

$114

October

$118

November

$103

December

$124

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

In Downtown, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Downtown, Saint Paul

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
38 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Budget

7.0
Good
58 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Payless

5.6
Fair
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

National

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
18 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Avis

7.2
Good
13 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Downtown.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Saint Paul?

    A Kia Soul, for $104 per day on average, is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Saint Paul. This price is 21% cheaper than other rental cars in Downtown.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Saint Paul?

    It costs $104 per day on average for a rental car in Downtown, Saint Paul. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for $104 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($75+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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