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Minneapolis Car Rental
Famed for its parks, lakes and verdant green spaces, Minneapolis is one of the 'Twin Cities' with neighboring Minnesota state capital St Paul. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing getaway in this cultural metropolis, with a varied selection of galleries, museums, classical architecture and a vibrant nightlife. Renting a car in Minneapolis also opens up an array of options for travelers, with nearby attractions including the historic Midwest destinations of Duluth and Stillwater, plus access to the surrounding rugged landscape for days spent in the great outdoors.
Location Information
- Currency US Dollar
- Local Time GMT -8
- Urban Speed Limit 35 mph
- Rural Speed Limit 55 mph
- Highway Speed Limit 65 mph
- Drink Drive Limit 0.08% BAC
- Side of road Right hand side
Top Attractions
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Walker Art Center
More than simply a museum of breathtaking artwork, the Walker Art Center offers the chance for guests to learn about the history of art, as well as sampling an ever-changing selection of exhibitions. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is free to enter and forms part of the center, while the Walker Cinema offers regular retrospectives and viewings from amazing guest filmmakers.
Minnehaha Regional Park
Featuring the majestic Minnehaha Falls, limestone bluffs and wide, green spaces, Minnehaha Regional Park resides in the heart of Minnesota. It offers the chance for visitors to the city to escape the urban jungle and get back to nature, with its 69 hectares providing ample room for relaxation at all times of the year.
Mall of America
Offering access to more than 500 stores, the Mall of America is every shopper's dream destination. Nestled in the Bloomington suburb of Minneapolis, the mall is the size of seven Yankee Stadiums and offers everything from sporting goods to great places to find refreshment. It opened its doors in 1992 and has since gone on to become the blueprint for how to deliver an outstanding retail experience in the US.
Location Trends
- Most popular car type 7 Seater People Carrier
- Most popular add on Child Toddler Seat
- Cheapest day rate $44.98
- Average day rate $53.32
- Most expensive month Jul
- Cheapest month Apr
Places to visit
Taylors Falls
Just over an hour's drive north-east of Minneapolis lies the historic city of Taylors Falls. It's easy to reach when making use of a Minneapolis car rental and offers attractions including the Interstate State Park, tastings at the Wild Mountain Winery, scenic boat tours of the breathtaking falls themselves and skiing, snowboarding, go-karting and much more in the Wild Mountain area of the St Croix River Valley. There's fun to be found for all the family and plenty to see and do.
Stillwater
Part of the Twin Cities Metro Area, Stillwater is just a 35-minute drive east of Minneapolis and is one of the state's oldest towns. Its attractions include the seasonal Teddy Bear Park offering fun for families with kids, as well as the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge, which was built in 1931 and is a rare example of a vertical-lift bridge. There's also the Brown's Creek Trail, the Gondola Romantica - offering Venetian-style gondola rides - and the Saint Croix Vineyards for those seeking a tipple.
Duluth
Visitors can rent a car from Minneapolis and make the two-and-a-half-hour drive north-east of the city to reach the beautiful surroundings of Duluth. Nestled on the shore of Lake Superior, Duluth is a picturesque destination that offers a host of attractions. Visitors can enjoy the downtown lake walk, check out the Great Lakes Aquarium, explore the rich rail history of the area at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and experience the Glensheen mansion at the Historic Congdon Estate.
Minneapolis Car Rental FAQs
A 4x4 or other rugged vehicle is advised for traversing the vast, open spaces of Minnesota.
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Pay-to-use lanes can be found on Interstates 394, 35W and 35E in and around Minneapolis, with plans to expand to the I-494 in the coming years.
July, with 350.5 hours on average.
June, with 114.3 mm on average.
Minnesota Fringe Festival, Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival, Minnesota State Fair