Car rental in Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul offers numerous parking garages downtown, with many located near the Xcel Energy Center and Rice Park areas. Street parking is available throughout most neighborhoods, though you'll want to check posted signs for time restrictions and meter requirements. The Minneapolis Saint Paul metropolitan area provides ample parking at major attractions like the State Capitol and Cathedral of Saint Paul, making it easy to explore the city with your rental car.

SUVs and trucks perform exceptionally well on Minnesota roads, offering better traction during winter months and higher clearance for snow-covered streets. Standard cars work perfectly for city driving in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, providing good fuel efficiency for urban exploration. All-wheel drive cars are particularly popular among locals, as they handle both highway driving to destinations like Mall of America and neighborhood streets with confidence.

The Great River Road follows the Mississippi River and offers stunning views of the water and bluffs surrounding Saint Paul. Historic Summit Avenue features beautiful Victorian mansions and tree-lined streets perfect for a leisurely drive through the city. The drive around the Chain of Lakes area provides picturesque scenery, while routes through Minnehaha Park showcase waterfalls and natural beauty accessible from both Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Morning rush hour typically runs from 7-9 AM, while evening traffic peaks between 4-6 PM on major routes connecting Saint Paul to Minneapolis. Interstate 94 and Highway 35E experience the heaviest congestion, so consider using alternate surface streets during peak times. Local radio stations provide regular traffic updates for the Minneapolis Saint Paul area, and many drivers use smartphone apps to find the quickest routes to destinations like MSP airport or downtown locations.

Gas stations are plentiful throughout Saint Paul, with many major brands represented along University Avenue, Grand Avenue, and near the airport area. Most stations accept credit cards at the pump, and several offer 24-hour service for convenience during late-night drives. Prices tend to be competitive across the Minneapolis Saint Paul region, with stations near major highways like those serving travelers to Mall of America often having slightly higher rates than neighborhood locations.

Winter driving in Minnesota requires understanding that snow and ice are common from November through March, making proper preparation essential for safe travel. Your rental car should have good tires with adequate tread, and you'll want to familiarize yourself with winter driving techniques like gentle acceleration and increased following distances. Saint Paul's streets are regularly plowed and salted, but having an ice scraper and allowing extra time for travel between Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and destinations like MSP airport ensures a safer winter driving experience.

To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.

To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver's license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada. In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver's license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver's license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of cars. When you're booking your first trip, you'll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver's license and some other information. In most cases, you'll get approved immediately, and you'll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!

Yes there is — whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You'll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you'll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the car pages, you'll see the total miles or kilometers you're allowed to drive under the heading "Distance included." You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the "Unlimited distance" filter.

Rates can vary between weekdays and weekends. Look out for savings on longer bookings, and try adjusting your trip dates to find the best price for your schedule.

To collect a car on Turo in Saint Paul, refer to the Turo app for information about pickup and drop-off. Your host will provide access to the vehicle at the agreed-upon location. If you need any additional information, you can contact your host after booking.

Some hosts offer one-way trips as an Extra. When you search on Turo, you can filter for one-way trips to see what’s available in your area.