On-Airport Car Rentals


Rental cars can be returned to either terminal — all on-airport rental car companies have counters at both terminals.

Terminal 1

On-airport rental car counters at Terminal 1 are located on the ground level of the Silver Parking Ramp. Passengers can take the underground tram to the ramp and follow the wayfinding signs to the rental area. The entrance to the Silver Ramp is located under the Prince mural. 

Terminal 1 Airlines: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Denver Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet

Terminal 2

At Terminal 2, on-airport rental car counters are located in the Ground Transportation Center on the ground level of the Purple Ramp directly across from the terminal building.

Terminal 2 Airlines: Allegiant Airlines, Condor, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines

 

Rental Car Companies at MSP


 

ACE Rent A Car

952-345-4017

Call for a 24/7 shuttle pick-up in the Ground Transportation Area at either terminal. 

Alamo

1-800-327-9633

Terminal 1: Open 24 Hours

Terminal 2: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Avis

1-800-831-2847

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Terminal 2: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. 

Budget

1-800-527-0700

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 1 a.m. 

Terminal 2: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. 

Dollar

1-800-800-4000

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

Terminal 2: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Enterprise

1-800-325-8007

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Terminal 2: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. 

Hertz

1-800-654-3131

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. 

Terminal 2: 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. 

National

1-800-227-7368

Terminal 1: Open 24 hours

Terminal 2: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Payless

1-800-729-5377

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Terminal 2: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. 

Sixt

1-888-749-8227

Terminal 1: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. 

Terminal 2: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. 

Thrifty

1-800-847-4389

Terminal 1: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Terminal 2: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

TURO

1-415-965-4525

Prearranged pickups are located on Level 6 of the Red Parking Ramp at Terminal 1. 

Frequently Asked Questions


Which airlines arrive and depart from which terminals?

Terminal 1:

  • Aer Lingus
  • Air Canada
  • Air France
  • Alaska Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Delta
  • Denver Air
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Spirit
  • United
  • WestJet

 

Terminal 2:

  • Allegiant
  • Condor
  • Frontier
  • Icelandair
  • JetBlue
  • Southwest
  • Sun Country

Rental cars can be returned to either terminal — all on-airport rental car companies have counters at both terminals.

Where are local electric vehicle charging stations?

EV charging stations may be found in several locations near MSP. These include:

  • Mall of America (West) - 2000 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425
  • Mall of America (East) - 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
  • Minneapolis - 4825 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55417
  • Saint Paul - 1375 St. Paul Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116
  • Mendota Heights - 2025 Center Pointe Blvd. Mendota Heights, MN 55120
  • Eagan - 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55122
Where is the closest gas station?

A Holiday station is open 24 hours a day at 7700 34th Avenue South, in Minneapolis.

Other options include: 

  • Approaching from the north via West Seventh Street: 2526 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55116
  • Approaching from the west via 494: 7700 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55450
  • Approaching from the east via 494: 2660 Eagan Woods Dr, St Paul, MN 55121
  • Approaching from the west via 62: 5750 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 
  • Approaching from the south via 77: 123 West Market, Bloomington, MN 55425 
How can passengers request a wheelchair?

Airlines provide wheelchairs for use throughout both terminals. Request a wheelchair when you make your flight reservation. Most airlines have information about wheelchair access and other services on their websites or through their reservations systems.

How early should I return my car for before my flight?

We recommend adding an additional 30-45 minutes for rental car return to minimize risk of delays in either terminal.

I am picking someone up who is flying into the other terminal. How do I get there?

Directions to Terminal 1 from Terminal 2: Upon exiting Terminal 2 by car, take a right on 34th Avenue S to MN-5 East. Follow MN-5 east toward Glumack Dr., then take the exit for Terminal 1.

Directions to Terminal 2 from Terminal 1: While exiting Terminal 1 by car, use the right two lanes to merge onto MN-5 West via the ramp towards 494/Bloomington, then take the 34th Avenue exit for Terminal 2 and keep right.

What are each of the fees in the rental car contract?

Concession Recovery Fee (11.11%):  The rental auto company’s fee for their use of the airport facilities.

MN Registration Fee (5%):  A State of Minnesota fee imposed on vehicle rentals of 28 days or fewer.

MN Rental Car Tax (9.20%):  A State of Minnesota motor vehicle rental tax. 

Rental Auto Facility Charge ($5.90/day): A per-day charge applicable to all customers to provide on-airport facilities for the traveling public as part of the parking structure or in other airport locations.

MN Sales Tax (8.25%): General State of Minnesota sales tax.