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Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport is surrounded by Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Eagan, Bloomington, Richfield, and Mendota Heights. It is the busiest and largest airport in the six-state upper Midwest region of Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. The international airport is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). The Minnesota State legislature established the public corporation in 1943 to coordinate the aviation services throughout the metropolitan area of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
In 2013, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport received more than 33 million passengers and had 431,328 landings and takeoffs. It is now one of the busiest airports in the world and ranked 17 in USA’s list of busiest airports in terms of the number of passengers. The airport approximately has half a million landings and takeoffs annually.
Several transportation services are available at the MSP, but the most preferred choice of many travelers is a Minneapolis Airport car rental. This mode of transportation is the most convenient of all because you can go to any destination you want anytime. No more waiting for your service or waiting for the next bus. You can find a list of fun things that you can do in Minneapolis here.
There are rental car counters located at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, but some people prefer booking a car rental Minneapolis Airport online. We at VroomVroomVroom have made car rental booking easier and faster. You can even do that in less than two minutes! We have listed the best deals in Minneapolis Airport rental cars so you can easily compare prices and other details. Our friendly customer service team are always available to lend you a helping hand.
Where to find cheap Minneapolis Airport car rental
The Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport has on-airport car rentals and they can be found at Terminal 1-Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey. Passengers going to Terminal 1 can take the underground tram until they reached the Blue and Red parking ramps. From there, they can take the elevator heading to the 2nd or 3rd floor. Those going to Terminal 2, on the other hand, can go straight to the Ground Transport Center. It is located on the ground level of the Purple parking ramp just across the terminal building.Apart from on-airport car rentals, there are also off-airport car rental companies that can be accessed via Terminal 1-Lindbergh Transit Center. It is located between the Blue and Red parking ramps. Those coming from the Tram Level can take the underground tram to reach the Transit Center, then take the escalator or elevator to reach the upper level.
If you’re in a hurry, then it is advisable to book a rental car through VroomVroomVroom. It will save you time from heading to Minneapolis Airport car rental counters. Another usual problem is the availability of vehicles. Some people are forced to rent a car that’s beyond their budget because that’s the only car available. To avoid all the hassle, book earlyand enjoy great discounts!
Here’s a list of on-airport car rental companies:
| Advantage | 1-800-777-5500 |
| Alamo | 1-800-327-9633 |
| Avis | 1-800-831-2847 |
| Budget | 1-800-527-0700 |
| Dollar | 1-800-800-4000 |
| Enterprise | 1-800-325-8007 |
| Hertz | 1-800-654-3131 |
| National | 1-800-227-7368 |
| Thrifty | 1-800-847-4389 |
Here’s a list of off-airport car rental companies:
| Ace | 1-800-243-3443 |
| Payless | 1-800-729-5377 |
Do you want to know more about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport?
Snelling Speedway photo by Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Before the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) was established, the site where it stood was the former Snelling Speedway. The race track was transformed into an airport after declaring bankruptcy. It was then named to Speedway Field, but was later on changed to Wold-Chamberlain Field in 1921. The airport made its mark in aviation history when aviation tycoon Howard Hughes made a stopover there during his round the world expedition in 1938. 
The name of the airport was changed to Minneapolis–St. Paul Metropolitan Airport/Wold-Chamberlain Field in 1944. After four years, they’ve replaced the word “Metropolitan” to “International”. The “Wold-Chamberlain Field” was dropped in 1948, thus the airport is now officially called Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Throughout the course of its 80-year operation, the airport has undergone a multitude of changes – from the first landing strip built in 1920 to the first passenger service offered in 1929. Lindbergh Terminal was opened in 1962 and it was designed to accommodate up to 4 million people in 1975. However, the number of people exceeded the projected number of passengers in 1967.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in the 1960s photo by Greg GjerdingenDue to the continuous passenger growth, a new legislature was passed in Minnesota in 1989. The Metropolitan Airport Planning Act included the Dual Track Airport Planning Process, which explored other ways of providing the needed air service capacity and facilities in Minnesota.
Charles Lindbergh and Hubert HumphreyThe Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport currently has two terminals: Lindbergh Terminal 1 and Humphrey Terminal 2. Both terminals were named after well-known personalities from Minnesota, American aviator Charles Lindbergh and US Vice President Hubert Humphrey.
Other locations near Minneapolis St Paul International Airport
| Book At | Miles/km to Minneapolis St Paul International Airport | Directions to Minneapolis St Paul International Airport | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | 3/5 | Directions | 44.8833 | -93.283 |
| Bloomington | 5/8 | Directions | 44.8408 | -93.29828 |
| Eagan | 6/9 | Directions | 44.80413 | -93.16689 |
| Minneapolis | 6/9 | Directions | 44.9489 | -93.2826 |
| Edina | 7/11 | Directions | 44.88969 | -93.34995 |
| St Paul | 8/13 | Directions | 44.947532 | -93.085253 |
| Burnsville | 8/13 | Directions | 44.76774 | -93.27772 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 9/14 | Directions | 44.84802 | -93.04272 |
| Roseville | 9/15 | Directions | 45.00608 | -93.15661 |
| *Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. | ||||
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