Car Hire at Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)
List of car rental agencies that operate within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul airport (MSP)
Car rental agencies have offices in both terminals (Terminal 1–Lindbergh and Terminal 2–Humphrey). It is recommended to check your arrival terminal before confirming your reservation, although all companies allow vehicle returns at either location.
Location of Counters
Terminal 1: Counters are located on Level 1 (Ground Floor) of the Silver Ramp. From the terminal, take the underground tram toward the Rental Car Station and go up one level.
Terminal 2: Offices are located in the Ground Transportation Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp, directly across from the terminal building.
Available Agencies
The following hours correspond to operations in Terminal 1. Note that hours at Terminal 2 are usually more limited.
Alamo (Tel +1 800 327 9633)
Open 24 hours.
Avis (Tel +1 800 831 2847)
Hours: 6:00 am to 1:00 am.
Budget (Tel +1 800 527 0700)
Hours: 6:00 am to 1:00 am.
Dollar (Tel +1 800 800 4000)
Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Enterprise (Tel +1 800 325 8007)
Open 24 hours.
Hertz (Tel +1 800 654 3131)
Hours: 6:00 am to 12:00 am.
National (Tel +1 800 227 7368)
Open 24 hours.
Payless (Tel +1 800 729 5377)
Hours: 6:00 am to 1:00 am.
Sixt (Tel +1 888 749 8227)
Hours: 8:00 am to 1:00 am.
Thrifty (Tel +1 800 847 4389)
Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Other Rental Options
ACE Rent A Car (Tel +1 952 345 4017) offers a budget-friendly alternative with offices located off-airport.
Shuttle Service: Complimentary shuttles pick up passengers at the designated "Off-Airport Car Rental" areas in the Ground Transportation Center of both terminals.
Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Platforms:
Turo is authorized to operate at the airport. Unlike traditional rental agencies, vehicles are handed over in the public parking ramps.
Pick-Up Location:
Vehicles may be parked in any of the terminal ramps (Red, Blue, or Silver at Terminal 1; Orange or Purple at Terminal 2). The host will provide the exact location and specific level after the booking is confirmed.
Reservations
To compare prices across all companies (on and off-airport) and ensure availability, you can use the following search tool:
Latest updates: December 10, 2025
5 tips for renting a car abroad
- Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.
- Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.
- Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.
- Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.
- Know the procedure to follow in case of starring in or suffering a traffic accident.
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