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Pick-up location | Brainerd |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 7 |
Airport locations | 7 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, National |
Economy | $70/day |
Compact | $80/day |
Intermediate | $73/day |
Standard | $77/day |
Full-size | $78/day |
Minivan | $114/day |
Full-size SUV | $118/day |
Premium SUV | $221/day |
Compact SUV | $68/day |
Intermediate SUV | $70/day |
Standard SUV | $87/day |
On average a rental car in Brainerd costs $87 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Brainerd found in the last 2 weeks is $87.
The average gas price in Brainerd is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Brainerd.
The only car rental company onsite at Crow Wing County airport is Alamo.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Crow Wing County airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Economy car rental in Brainerd costs $85 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Brainerd costs $77 per day, on average.
In Brainerd, cars are most frequently rented at Alamo 16384 Airport Rd Ste 2 (4 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Brainerd costs $607 per week ($87 per day).
On average a rental car in Brainerd costs $2,600 per month ($87 per day).
Most car rental providers in Brainerd offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Brainerd, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Brainerd.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Brainerd so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Brainerd has some narrow and busy roads, and some streets are brimming with vehicles and human traffic, all posing considerable driving challenges. You can drive successfully if you get a smaller vehicle to help you with maneuvering these narrow, busy streets. Another advantage of getting a smaller car is ease of parking, since a small rental car can fit into smaller parking spaces. So, consider an economy or compact car, especially if you’re traveling alone.
When driving your car rentals in Brainerd, you’ll want to abide by all the city's speed limits to enjoy your trips without conflict. These speed limits vary from one place to another. The speed limit on rural highways is 65 mph, but you’ll be able to drive at a max speed of 70 mph on interstate highways. Keep your speed at 25 mph in built-up, highly populated areas like business zones, residential neighborhoods, and school zones. Be aware that the city enforces the posted speed limit strictly. Be sure to take road signs seriously.
Although finding a parking spot in Brainerd shouldn't be daunting, you want to be able to enjoy your trips, so the stress of looking for a parking lot is something you definitely don’t want to deal with. One smart thing you can do is to book a Brainerd hotel with a parking lot. Multiple city hotels offer free parking if you're staying at their hotel. Consider American by Wyndham Little Falls, Arrowwood Lodge At Brainerd Lakes, and Baymont by Wyndham Baxter/Brainerd Area. If you’re in Brainerd and you didn’t reserve a hotel with complimentary parking, then budget for metered parking, where downtown Brainerd is a perfect choice. It costs an average of $2 to park in the city.
One location in Brainerd
Locations in Brainerd
16384 Airport Rd Ste 2
+1 218 829 7321
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
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3 locations in Brainerd
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14742 Dellwood Dr
+1 218 829 6008
16384 Airport Road Ste 1
+1 218 829 1832
3419 West Division St
+1 320 229 0409
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9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Car was comfortable and clean.Cons:
The check oil light came on on the first day.4.4 Mediocre
Feb 2019
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Friendly & helpful. I didn't get the car I rented though. Drop off was easy, they didn't look at the vehicle when I dropped it off so if it was damaged in the parking lot I suppose I would get stuck with the bill. I was told they would look at it "sometime". Not impressed with Hertz at airport.Cons:
I rented a Chevy Impala, they gave me a smaller Hyundai. The car had Florida plates and summer tires that were 50% worn out. I had to drive 900 miles on winter roads. Hertz is looking for a law suite if someone gets hurt or killed because of bad/worn tires, especially in the winter.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Comfort of the vehicle and safety features2.0 Poor
Jun 2017
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The people at the office in St Cloud were very nice. They even drove me and my kids over to Enterprise so that I could get a car from them.Cons:
I didn't get notified until a couple of hours before I was supposed to pick up the car that no car was available. The best they could do was give me a refund and leave me stranded with 3 kids in a city that was not my final destination where I didn't know anyone. I had to pay $300 more to get a car with another agency and they wouldn't even try to help with that. I will NEVER rent from Hertz again.2 locations in Brainerd
Locations in Brainerd
14695 Edgewood Dr Ste 130
+1 218 828 0200
3630 W Division St
+1 320 240 9000
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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Never received a final bill of actual cost of rental, insurance prices outrageous9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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They upgraded our rental free of charge! The car was exactly what we needed! We had great peace of mind on our 2,000+ mile road trip. We didn’t want to bring it back!Cons:
It looked like there was some soda splashed around the cup holder in the bottom of the door, but it’s kinda understandable that that’d be overlooked with all the cleaning they have to do.9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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YES everyone was helpful & Courteous. I would rent from you again. Just to let you know When you need HELP please call Rayna Bier @ Peak Staffing, she is the manager & will HELP you with Temporary or Permanent Help.Cons:
Just to let you know that All of your Fantasy Cars do Not self Lock,I had a Nissan car whatever it was. Tell your Customers to just Use the Lock on the key ring. Thank you10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Enterprise staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They went the extra mile in terms of expediting the pick up of our rental. Vehicle was clean inside and in great working condition. No surprise charges at the end; all as promised/outlined in initial agreement.One location in Brainerd
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16384 Airport Rd Ste 2, Brainerd, 56401, USA Minnesota
+1 914 368 0091
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