MSPUpdated October 1, 2026

Car rental at Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP) and where to find them. The airport is 16 km from Minneapolis. See also the airport guide for general information.

On-airport rental car counters operate in both terminals. Vehicles may be picked up and returned at either terminal facility, according to your reservation.

Rental Counter Locations

Terminal 1: Counters are located on Level 1 (Ground Level) of the Silver Ramp. From the terminal building, ride the free underground tram from Level T to the Rental Car Station and go up one level via elevator or escalator.

Terminal 2: Counters are located in the Ground Transportation Center on the ground floor of the Purple Ramp, across the street from the terminal entrance.

On-Site Rental Companies

Operating hours listed below apply to Terminal 1 (hours at Terminal 2 are generally shorter):

  • Alamo: Open 24 hours (T2: 6:00 am to 0:00 am).
  • Avis: Daily 6:00 am to 1:00 am (T2: 8:00 am to 0:00 am).
  • Budget: Daily 6:00 am to 1:00 am (T2: 8:00 am to 0:00 am).
  • Dollar: Daily 6:00 am to 11:00 pm (T2: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm).
  • Enterprise: Daily 6:00 am to 0:00 am in both terminals.
  • Hertz: Daily 6:00 am to 0:00 am in both terminals.
  • National: Open 24 hours (T2: 9:00 am to 8:30 pm).
  • Payless: Daily 6:00 am to 1:00 am (T2: 8:00 am to 0:00 am).
  • Sixt: Daily 8:00 am to 1:00 am (T2: 8:00 am to 0:00 am).
  • Thrifty: Daily 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Adaptive Equipment: Hand-controlled adaptive vehicles are provided for travelers with mobility disabilities at no added charge with 48-hour advance notice.

Other Rental Options

ACE Rent A Car: An off-airport budget rental facility offering 24/7 complimentary shuttle transfers. Shuttles pick up passengers at the "Off-Airport Car Rental" zone within the Ground Transportation Center at both terminals.

Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing (Turo): Turo hosts are permitted to hand over vehicles in airport public parking garages (Red, Blue, or Silver at T1; Orange or Purple at T2). Specific levels and parking stall locations are communicated via the Turo app.

Reservations

To compare rates and secure your vehicle ahead of travel, use the search engine below:

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in United States

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in United States. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from MSP. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at MSP.

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