Rochester

Cheap Car Rentals in Rochester from $50

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Rochester with a pick-up date of 10/14 and drop-off date of 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Rochester car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rochester. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on October 9, 2024.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of gas per gallon

$3.56

Average price per day

$85

Cheapest price per day

$50

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Rochester?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rochester and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on October 9, 2024.

January

$71

February

$72

March

$82

April

$77

May

$74

June

$92

July

$92

August

$93

September

$80

October

$74

November

$74

December

$78

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rochester is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Rochester

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Rochester to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on October 9, 2024.

Small cars

$69 - $102

All Car Types

$86 - $118

To rent a small car in Rochester, the United States, you would pay an average price of $84/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Rochester, the United States (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$102/day). In fact, October is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Rochester. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rochester, renting a small car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rochester small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Rochester, the United States, you would pay an average price of $84/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Rochester, the United States (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$97/day). In fact, May is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Rochester. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rochester, renting a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rochester medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Rochester, the United States, you would pay an average price of $116/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Rochester, the United States (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$144/day). In fact, May is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Rochester. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rochester, renting a large car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rochester large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Rochester, the United States, you would pay an average price of $105/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Rochester, the United States (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$137/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Rochester. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rochester, renting a SUV is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rochester SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Rochester, the United States, you would pay an average price of $126/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Rochester, the United States (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$163/day). In fact, September is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Rochester. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rochester, renting a van is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rochester van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Rochester, the United States, you would pay an average price of $106/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Rochester, the United States (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$134/day). In fact, October is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Rochester. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rochester, renting a luxury car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia Rio$50/day
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent$52/day
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Hyundai Accent

Tips for renting a car in Rochester

Browse helpful tips for renting a car in Rochester including age restrictions, car type suggestions and more. Tips were last updated on October 9, 2024.
  • Driving a rental car is a wonderful way to see everything that Rochester, Minnesota has to offer. According to your own agenda and on your own schedule, you can drive around Rochester to take an Amish tour, explore the outdoors at Chester Woods Park and Silver Lake Park, explore history at the Heritage House Victorian Museum and the Tudor-style Plummer House. You can drive beyond the city limits north to Minneapolis and Lake Michigan, south to Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, southeast to Chicago, in the southwest to Sioux Falls.
  • One of the biggest challenges you might face while driving a rental car in Rochester, Minnesota is inclement weather in the winter. Rochester, Minnesota experiences freezing temperatures and intense snow. Make sure that you clear your car of all snow and ice using the ice scraper and snow brush that should be inside the vehicle. You want to make sure you have good visibility. When driving your rental car, make sure you stick to as many plowed roads as possible and reduce your speed so that you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. As in all months in Rochester, be on the lookout for wildlife darting into the road. Leave extra space between you and the car in front of you so that if you need to stop quickly in slippery weather, you have time and room to do so.
  • Many car rental companies allow you to drive their vehicle across the border into Canada. If you want to drive a Rochester, Minnesota car rental into Canada, make sure that you get approval from the car rental agency first. You must make sure that you have insurance that works in Canada and get from them a card to prove it that you will have to show at the border. When you cross the border into Canada, you will also be asked to show your valid US driver's license and a valid US passport.

Top rental agencies in Rochester

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rochester known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rochester. Reviews were last updated on October 9, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Rochester area such as Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
1 review•2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

6.0

Budget

6.3
Okay
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.6

Dollar

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

National

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Easirent

1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

Best Rochester car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rochester. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rochester with an average daily rate of $61. Data was last updated on October 9, 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Rochester area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Kia Rio$50/day
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A/C
Kia Rio
Kia Optima$50/day
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Kia Optima
Nissan Sylphy$52/day
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A/C
Nissan Sylphy

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rochester, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 9, 2024.
  • Does Rochester, Minnesota have an airport where I can rent a car?

    Situated just about 15 minutes south of downtown Rochester, the Rochester International Airport (RST) is an ideal location for reserving and collecting a rental car, whether you are flying into the city or just looking for a convenient car rental location that's open longer than average. On-site rental car companies Avis, Enterprise, National, and Budget can easily be found in the arrivals area, and the cars are parked just a few steps out the terminal door in the parking lot. Each of these agencies is open weekdays from 9 am to midnight, Saturday from 9 am to 5:30 pm and then from 9 pm to midnight, and Sunday from 9 am to 11 pm.

  • How old do I have to be to rent a car in Minnesota?

    In Rochester, Minnesota, you need to be at least 21 years old to rent a car. However, you may be charged a daily fee if you are age 21 through 24 because you are a Young Renter. When you collect your vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license with a photo and a credit card in your own name. If you want to pay with a debit card, first check with the car rental company to see if they accept them. In Minnesota, you may have to pay a fee for an additional driver, even a spouse.

  • Will I have to drive on any toll roads in Rochester, Minnesota?

    When you are driving around Rochester, you might encounter toll bridges or E-ZPass Express Lanes. The International Falls Bridge connects Minnesota to Ontario, Canada. The cost for a car to cross is $7 and you can pay with cash only. The Fargo - Moorhead toll bridge crosses the Red River from Minnesota to North Dakota. It costs $0.75 for a car to cross and you can pay with cash only. If you are headed towards Minneapolis on the I-35 or the I-394, you might encounter express lanes that you can drive in with an E-ZPass. The cost of these lanes varies based on traffic congestion.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Rochester?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $85/day when booking a rental car in Rochester. The best deal a user found was for $49/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Oct. 6.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Rochester?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Rochester from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($50/day), Turo ($50/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($54/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Rochester?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (8.8 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6 rating) and Hertz (7.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Rochester.

  • What are gas prices like in Rochester?

    The average gas price in Rochester is $3.56/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $42 and $61 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rochester for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks in Rochester. They can have you in a rental car for about $557 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Rochester for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 76% on a rental car in Rochester. Take advantage of a below-average prices by booking at least 84 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rochester?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Rochester. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rochester for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 44% on a month-long rental by booking with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Rochester can cost you on average $2,386 a month or $80 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car rental in Rochester for a weekend?

    $93 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Rochester, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Rochester, then opt for a Compact rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $105/day.

  • What car do most people rent in Rochester?

    The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Special (Chevrolet Silverado) in Rochester, making it the most popular option.

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Luxury car rentals in Rochester

Find luxury car rental deals in Rochester from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Rochester cost an average of $74 per day. Price data was last updated on October 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the Rochester area. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
Audi A4$62/day
5
2
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Audi A4
Audi A4$62/day
5
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Audi A4
Audi A4$63/day
5
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Audi A4

Van rentals in Rochester

Find van rental deals in Rochester from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Rochester cost an average of $77 per day. Price data was last updated on October 9, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on van rentals in the Rochester area at the moment. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Chrysler Pacifica$67/day
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Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Pacifica$70/day
5
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Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Voyager$71/day
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Chrysler Voyager

Car rentals by fuel type in Rochester

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rochester. Deals were last updated on October 9, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rochester. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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