MSP Car Rental: Counters, Hours, Phone Numbers and Fees

Terminal 1: the counters are on the ground level of the Silver Parking Ramp. From the terminal, take the underground tram toward the Red and Blue ramps, then follow the signs for rental cars. Once you enter the new building, go up one level by escalator or elevator.

Terminal 2: the counters are in the Ground Transportation Center, on the ground level of the Purple Ramp, directly across from the terminal building.

MSP does not publish the tram ride time, so allow extra time if you have a tight connection.

These companies have counters at both terminals. Hours below are as MSP lists them and can change, so call before a very early or late arrival.

• Alamo, 1-800-327-9633. Terminal 1: open 24 hours. Terminal 2: 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Avis, 1-800-831-2847. Terminal 1: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Terminal 2: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Budget, 1-800-527-0700. Terminal 1: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Terminal 2: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Dollar, 1-800-800-4000. Terminal 1: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Terminal 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Enterprise, 1-800-325-8007. Both terminals: 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Hertz, 1-800-654-3131. Both terminals: 6 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• National, 1-800-227-7368. Terminal 1: open 24 hours. Terminal 2: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Payless, 1-800-729-5377. Terminal 1: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Terminal 2: 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Sixt, 1-888-749-8227. Both terminals: 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• Thrifty, 1-800-847-4389. Terminal 1: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Terminal 2: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ACE Rent A Car is the one company MSP lists without a counter. Call 952-345-4017 and ask for a shuttle pick-up in the Ground Transportation Area at either terminal. MSP says this shuttle runs 24/7.

If your flight lands outside a counter's hours, the 24-hour options at Terminal 1 are Alamo and National. For anyone else, call the company before you fly.

MSP lists Turo with the phone number 1-415-965-4525. Prearranged pickups are on Level 6 of the Red Parking Ramp at Terminal 1.

Check your booking and message the host before you land, since MSP lists only the Terminal 1 location.

MSP lists these charges on rental contracts. Rates change, so check your own quote.

• Concession Recovery Fee: 11.11%, the company's charge for using airport facilities.
• Minnesota Registration Fee: 5%, on rentals of 28 days or fewer.
• Minnesota Rental Car Tax: 9.20%.
• Rental Auto Facility Charge: $5.90 per day.
• Minnesota Sales Tax: 8.25%.

Base rates come from the rental company.

You can return any on-airport rental at either terminal, even if you fly from the other one. MSP suggests adding 30 to 45 minutes for the return.

Follow your rental company's return instructions in your confirmation email.

Gas: a Holiday station is open 24 hours at 7700 34th Avenue South in Minneapolis. MSP also lists stations when you approach from the north (2526 7th St W, St Paul), the east (2660 Eagan Woods Dr, St Paul), the west via Highway 62 (5750 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis) and the south via Highway 77 (123 West Market, Bloomington).

From Terminal 2 to Terminal 1: turn right on 34th Avenue S to MN-5 East, follow MN-5 toward Glumack Drive, then take the Terminal 1 exit.

From Terminal 1 to Terminal 2: use the right two lanes to merge onto MN-5 West toward 494/Bloomington, then take the 34th Avenue exit and keep right.

Rental cars with hand controls cost nothing extra at the airport agencies. The companies ask for at least 48 hours of advance notice.

Free EV charging is on Level 8 of the Blue, Red and Silver Ramps (Terminal 1) and Level 7 of the Orange Ramp (Terminal 2). MSP also lists public stations nearby: Mall of America (2000 Killebrew Drive and 60 E Broadway, Bloomington), 4825 Minnehaha Avenue (Minneapolis), 1375 St. Paul Avenue (St. Paul), 2025 Center Pointe Blvd. (Mendota Heights) and 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy (Eagan).