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Duluth car rentals from C$ 112/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Duluth with a pick-up date of 3/5 and drop-off date of 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Duluth car rental information

Pick-up locationDuluth
Car typesEconomy, Full-size, Intermediate, Standard
Rental locations12
Airport locations9
Popular agenciesAvis

Cheap car rentals in Duluth

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EconomyC$ 112/day
IntermediateC$ 126/day
StandardC$ 134/day
Full-sizeC$ 139/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Duluth

  • Car rentals in Duluth are a convenient and comfortable way to travel throughout the city. The city does not have an extensive public transportation system, so driving is the best way to go between locations and neighborhoods. By having access to Duluth car rentals, you can easily go to sights that may not be as close to the city center. For example, there is the Spirit Mountain Recreation Area, which is around a 20min drive from downtown Duluth, as well as the Jay Cooke State Park, which can be reached by car in approximately 30min.
  • You can always book your car rentals in Duluth directly at Duluth International Airport (DLH). Duluth International Airport has a car rental center that is placed directly in the Arrivals terminal, not far from where baggage claim is located. The car rental center hosts several major rental companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National.
  • To make sure that you operate car rentals in Duluth as safely as possible, it’s important that you learn about local driving laws and different driving tips for the area. For example, all children under the age of eight must always be in a proper safety seat. If you would like to pass a car on a two to four lane highway, you have the legal right to increase your speed limit by up to 10 mph over the designated speed limit. You also must always have your headlights on during fog, snow, sleet, rain, and hail.
  • If you want to avoid getting caught in a traffic jam, try not to be on the roads during rush hour, which is generally between 7:00 and 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. There are some roads in the city that tend to be more congested than others, and these include Interstates 35, 61, and 535. During the winter months, the city tends to have a lot of snow and rain, so you will also want to pay extra attention when driving in these conditions.
  • Book your rental car in Duluth at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Duluth are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average

Duluth car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Duluth 
Verified travelerApr. 2024
Such wonderful, efficient, personalized service!
Verified travelerSep. 2023
I was getting the car to go out of town as I’m from Duluth.

FAQs about renting a car in Duluth

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Duluth?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis (C$ 112/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 4701 Grinden Drive 55811 (8 kilometers from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Duluth?

    The average gas price in Duluth is C$ 5.32 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 64 and C$ 85, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Duluth?

    Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Duluth.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Duluth?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Duluth?

    A Compact car rental in Duluth costs C$ 59 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in Duluth?

    A Special car rental in Duluth costs C$ 61 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Duluth?

    A Premium car rental in Duluth costs C$ 62 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Duluth?

    Those that won’t be driving long distances and will mainly be staying in downtown Duluth can always opt for an economy model, as a smaller vehicle makes it easy to find parking spots and drive through tight streets. If you know you will be visiting during winter, or you will be traveling with a larger group, you can always select an SUV instead, as such a car makes it easier to drive in snow and to fit extra passengers.

  • What’s the speed limit in Duluth?

    In school and residential zones, the speed limit will usually be 25 mph. For areas under construction, or particularly busy roads downtown, the speed limit is also 25 mph. On other roads within the city, you will often find a speed limit of 30 mph. When you drive on expressways in the city, the speed limit is generally 65 mph, while for interstates, it is typically 70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Duluth?

    Duluth has many street parking meters that are a convenient option for visitors, especially when visiting downtown. These parking meters can be paid for with coins or cards, and there is also a smartphone app that anyone can download to help make payment easier. There are also several parking lots, both paid and free, that are conveniently positioned within the city and generally have plenty of free spaces. For example, there is the Duluth Transit Center lot that offers both hourly and daily rates, as well as a series of municipal lots throughout the city that offer similar fares. 

Duluth car rental reviews and directory

Avis

8.9

Very good

40 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.4

One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

4701 Grinden Drive

+1 218 727 7233

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday08:30 - 17:30
Sunday08:30 - 17:30

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2.0 Poor

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I was sitting at the Philadelphia airport waiting for my flight when I received a call from Avis telling me that they would be closed when I arrived at 9:48 from Chicago. I live in a remote rural area, and was completely stranded in Duluth. It seems to me that

Cons:

It seems to me that if you have a car rental, someone should stay at the desk until the last flight comes in. The later, the more urgent this is.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Cost 225 and staff

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy and fast pickup, friendly staff.

9.6 Wonderful

Mar. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, easy pickup and drop off.

Cons:

All was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff, great car, seamless process

8.4 Very good

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was helpful. Extended the reservation to one week because I wasn’t sure how long I would need the car and then dropped it back down to the original price when it was only one day after all.

Cons:

Low comfort rating is because the car (2019 Volkswagen Jetta) beeped loudly whenever the door was open while idling. I was delivering newspapers and over 7 hours I had to open the door probably 150 times. Fried my nerves and I have never despised a car so much in my life. But not Avis’ fault.

1 out of 7

Budget

8.4

Very good

30 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.8

3 locations in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

2500 Mall Drive

+1 218 740 1460

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00

4535 Airport Approach Road

+1 218 727 7685

Opening times not available

4701 Grinden Drive

+1 218 727 7685

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:30 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2023

KAYAK
Great, helpful staff and free upgrade

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was nice, Mitz Outback. Staff was very accomodating and friendly.

Cons:

I would not have changed anything.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Linda was super nice and helpful. Pick up and drop off couldn't have been easier.

Cons:

I could smell that someone had smoked in the car before, but they kept the car nice a clean.

5.6 Fair

Jun. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The 23+% sales tax was Highway Robbery, nobody told me about that !!

3.6 Poor

Mar. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

the drop off guy was great

Cons:

they over charged me, i had to walk the parking lot to dig my rental out of snow, they didn’t release my deposit right away.

9.2 Wonderful

Dec. 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Duluth in general is ridiculoudly expensive for car rentals. More competition is needed.

1 out of 6

National

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.4

Value for money

7.4

One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

4701 Grinden Dr

+1 218 727 7426

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2021

KAYAK
Acknowledged the wait time and accommodated. Friendly and kind.

1 out of 1

Hertz

9.9

Wonderful

6 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

4701 Griden Drive

+1 218 623 1051

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The woman working was very helpful, and knowledgeable.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The agent confirmed she would remain there beyond the usual closing time if my flight arrived later. She was extremely nice and did not try to push additional options. I received better vehicle than expected. The agency and the vehicle were at the terminal.

Cons:

Everything went great.

9.6 Wonderful

Aug. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off very easy and positive. Nice vehicle to make for a great trip

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1

Wonderful

14 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

8.7

2 locations in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

301 East Central Entrance

+1 218 722 5800

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:59
Thursday07:30 - 23:59
Friday07:30 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4701 Grinden Dr

+1 218 727 7426

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Alexa is the branch manager in Duluth at Central Entrance. She was extremely helpful in a very busy time. I was stuck with a car that just didn't work for us, and she was able to move things around to enable myself and my kids to make it back to Minneapolis to catch our flight. outstanding customer service. Very efficient as well.

2.0 Poor

Nov. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to reserve on line.

Cons:

Showed up & they wanted an additional amount for the rental as well as a deposit. Nothing is mentioned about this hen you te reserve on-line about additional fees or deposits. This was a nonairport Location. So t rent at this location again.

9.6 Wonderful

Nov. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff at Enterprise in Duluth. Very accommodating staff. Will use again in the future.

Cons:

The car would chug when you are starting to accelerate after being at a stoplight. When I returned the car I let them know of the problem only to find out it is a feature on the car for emissions/fuel economy? It would have been nice to know that ahead of time.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

fast service got a better car than expected

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

I was greeted warmly right away, and taken care of immediately. When I needed to extend my rental, it was handed very easily over the phone. When I brought the rental back, I was given a driver immediately to take me over to the repair shop where my vehicle was.

Cons:

I can't think of anything.

1 out of 2

Alamo

7.9

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.7

One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

4701 Grinden Dr

+1 844 378 0636

Monday07:30 - 23:59
Tuesday07:30 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Feb. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I made my reservation online to rent a car on 1/30/2017 and bought the auto insurance to go with it. The charge of $45 was billed immediately and I was to pay for the car when I checked in. He told me I couldn't get the car bc I didn't have a Credit Card in my name...I was upset bc I've never been denied a rental before and it was a huge inconvience for me. I didn't complain, and went on my way. However, the insurance charge is still showing on my account and was never reversed at time of check in. I asked the employee who worked front desk, but he said he couldn't help me. How do I go about getting these charged reversed? Thank you for your time, Holly Thomas

Cons:

See above

7.6 Good

Jul. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Price, car was clean, I was able to book easily online (and at the last minute).

Cons:

No economy available, was given a Ford Focus (which has terrible visibility). Also wish there was a pick-up and drop-off downtown rather than only the airport option.

1 out of 1

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

Duluth International Airport

Opening times not available

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Acar Auto Rental

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One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

2521 Miller Trunk Hwy

218-722-4181

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Duluth

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Locations in Duluth

4701 Grinden Drive

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98 travellers who rented a car in Duluth gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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