If you’re returning an Avis rental car to the Minneapolis–St. Paul airport, the address above will take you right where you need to be. Signage around the airport terminals will also point you in the general direction of Rental Car Return. Just look for the Avis signs!
Avis at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the perfect location to rent a car. Because you’ll be starting your trip right in between Minneapolis and St. Paul—often called the “Twin Cities”—you’ll have no shortage of fascinating places to visit during your visit here. Be sure to download the Avis app and reserve your car rental to make sure your dream car is waiting for you when you land.
The best type of car to rent in Minnesota will vary depending on the extreme seasons experienced in this state. Convertibles can be nice on a warm spring day, but you’ll want something sturdier, like an SUV, if you’re here during winter months.
Whether you’re traveling with a large group of friends to catch a concert at St. Paul’s vibrant music scene or if you're traveling with many coworkers for a business conference, get a 12- and 15-passenger van to accommodate everyone.
Minivan rentals are ideal for those traveling with children. The Twin Cities have consistently been named one of the most family-friendly areas to live, so rent a minivan to enjoy the many kid-friendly activities in the area, like the Minnesota Children’s Museum.
During the colder months, you’ll need an SUV to handle the snow and slick roads. Our SUV models, such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Edge, offer both durability and comfort for all seasons. They’re perfect for loading up gear for a day trip on the Mississippi River.
If you’ll be staying in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area for more than a few weeks, consider a long-term car rental. Avis long-term or monthly car rentals offer even lower rates than daily rentals, and you’ll still get all the benefits of roadside service and upgraded GPS systems.
A warm spring or autumn day in the Twin Cities is the perfect excuse to indulge yourself with a convertible car rental. Cruise around the scenic Lake Harriet in a Ford Mustang convertible, a Chevrolet Camaro convertible, or similar vehicle.
St. Paul is the perfect place to start a Minnesota road trip. Hop in your car rental and explore the many exciting travel destinations in this great state. From mansions to ski slopes to lakeside activities, there’s plenty to do along the path of this road trip. Read More...
Yes, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a busy airport. In 2022, over 31.2 million passengers traveled through MSP, with an average of 756 passenger flights every day. (Source) Therefore, it’s essential to plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to get to your flight.
Yes, Minneapolis and St. Paul both use MSP. (Source) Fortunately, if you need a one-way car rental to get to the airport, Avis has rental centers in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, including our downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul locations. A one-way rental will help you avoid expensive long-term parking fees, and it’s easy to check out before your flight.
It’s about 12.2 miles from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to downtown Minneapolis. After picking up your Avis rental, it will take you around 17 minutes to reach the downtown area outside of rush hour traffic. (Source) Plan for a longer travel time if you’ll be driving during rush hour.
MSP is closer to Saint Paul. It’s about 12.2 miles from MSP to downtown Minneapolis and about 8 miles to Saint Paul. After picking up your Avis rental, it will likely take you around 23 minutes to drive from MSP to Saint Paul. (Source)
We accept all major Credit Cards (MASTER, VISA, JCB, DINERS, AMERICAN EXPRESS
AND UNION PAY), Avis Charge Cards, Avis Vouchers or Corporate LPO(s), as method of
payment(s).
Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) are accepted from companies who are already registered locally/internationally with AVIS UAE and meet all the required criteria.
Credit card should be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the day of Rental and must be physically available at time of vehicle collection. Please note that in all cases, DEBIT CARDS, PREPAID, RECHARGE, APPLE PAY, GOOGLE PAY or VIRTUAL CREDIT CARDS are not accepted as 'security'.
Russian Bank credit cards: As advised by international credit and debit card issuers, we are temporarily not accepting credit/debit cards issued from Russia and/or Russian Banks.
In case of refunds, the customer has to provide another acceptable refund platform to Avis UAE subject to approval to process the refund.
Deposit
The estimated cost of the rental, value added services and insurance charges are payable in
advance.
A credit card is mandatory for any reservation, except in case of Full Credit Voucher. A Pre-
authorization is taken at the time of rental which includes insurance excess amount and any
unforeseen charges such as Fuel, Traffic Fines, Toll Gate Fees, Damage Charges etc. Pre-
authorization amount on credit card is between AED 3000-5000, depending on rented car group.
AED 3000 will be held for group A,B,C,D, E, J & K and AED 5000 will be held for remaining groups F,G,H,I,L,M,N,O&P.
We keep pre-authorization amount until we receive confirmation regarding Traffic Fines and
Toll Gate Fees from RTA (Roads and Transport Authorities). It may take up to 15-21 working
days from the date of transaction to release the blocked amount (pre-auth) on the credit card.
Debit cards are not accepted as a mode of security. We do accept debit cards only for payments.
Requirement to bring a valid driving licence with you.
All drivers must have a valid driving license held for a minimum of one (1) year.
Physical Driving permit should be presented at the time of rental pick up and carried during your rental period.
1. UAE Residents
A valid UAE driving licence is a must.
Please note that driving without a valid UAE driving licence when on Residence or Employment Visa is a violation of the UAE Law & AVIS UAE will refuse to rent.
2. Non- UAE Residents
All non-UAE residents are required to hold a valid International Driving License along with
their National Driving License, except drivers holding driver’s license from the following
countries. Please visit the link UAE Government for on time updates.
Original license should be from the same country as the passport issuing country if not should provide required visa/ID documents to prove valid permanent residency of the country where the licence is issued.
GCC COUNTRIES:
Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES:
Lithuania, Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria, Latvia, Serbia, Luxembourg, Iceland, Estonia, Cyprus, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta, Albania, Romania, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Finland, Spain, Netherlands, Greece, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Turkey, Denmark, Austria, France, Britain, Norway, The Republic of Montenegro, Ukraine
NORTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES
Canada, United States of America
EAST ASIAN COUNTRIES
Japan, South Korea, Israel, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
AFRICAN COUNTRIES
South Africa
and we cannot confirm with certainty the details included within the driving licence, the driver will also need to provide either an international driving licence or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving licence. If this might apply to you, please contact us (prior to your pickup date) as we would be pleased to confirm if an international licence or official translation will be required.
Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country. Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.
Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.
Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.
This is subject to Avis UAE driver qualification and will be charged at AED 20.00 per day, AED 105.00 per week up to a maximum of AED 150.00 per contract.
Minimum age is 21 years old for groups A-E, J-L. For all other car groups minimum age is 25 years. There is no maximum age limit.
As a standard, AVIS UAE has a full-to-full fuel policy. This means that customers are expected to return the car with a full tank of fuel. Service charges apply when a customer miss refueling the vehicle before return.
AVIS UAE offers customers the option of Advance Fuel Purchase. This is a convenient way to avoid the hassle of looking for a fuel station to top up and prevent any penalties during off-
hire. Simply opt for the Pre-Paid Fuel and return the vehicle with the fuel level of choice and avoid any impact on the final invoice. There is no refund on unused fuel.
A one-way drop-off fee is applicable when renting a vehicle in one emirate/city and dropping it off in another emirate/city within the UAE. Charges depend on the type of vehicle rented and the city limit.
FROM | TO | AED |
Ruwais | Dubai/Sharjah | 500 |
Ruwais | Abu Dhabi | 300 |
UAE | Oman except Salalah | 2000 |
UAE | Salalah | 3000 |