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Minneapolis is easy to enjoy in layers. You can keep things simple with downtown landmarks and riverfront walks, then stretch your trip with lake days and short drives into the wider Twin Cities area. The practical detail is spacing.
Neighborhoods and attractions are spread out, parking rules vary by area, and event traffic can change the pace of your day. Fortunately, booking a car rental in Minneapolis through Hertz keeps your plans flexible.
A car hire in Minneapolis lets you move between districts easily, carry luggage without hassle, and build day trips without relying on fixed transport schedules.
With Hertz, plan the trip first, then match the vehicle to your route with:
- City-focused plans: a compact or mid-size car is easier for ramps and tighter streets.
- Day trips and longer loops: a sedan or SUV feels more comfortable for longer drives.
- Winter and shoulder seasons: an SUV can feel more confident when conditions change unpredictably.
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Driving Guide: Car Rental in Minneapolis
Parking Information
- The 5th Avenue Parking Ramp in Downtown West Minneapolis can house up to 610 vehicles, with spots for the disabled and electric vehicle charging facilities. This is the perfect place to park your car and wander off to explore the Government Central Park, or have a taste of the local cuisine.
- The Stadium Ramp is a garage-style lot with 1610 parking spaces and EV charging facilities. You can avail prices ranging from early bird to 24-hour periods, with a variety of payment options for easy access.
- Impark Lot #23 is a covered parking lot with 70 parking spaces and 24/7 access. This lot is close to popular attractions like the Triangle Park. If you’re planning to explore Downtown Metropolis, this is a good place to park your car and continue on foot.
Key Roads in Minneapolis
- I-35W: The primary north–south artery running through downtown Minneapolis, and one of the most direct routes for cross-city positioning when you’re moving between central neighborhoods.
- I-94: The main east–west route connecting Minneapolis with St. Paul, and a common backbone road for metro-to-metro drives.
- I-394: A major route into downtown from the west. It also includes optional E-ZPass express lanes on certain stretches, which can help you manage travel times when general lanes slow down.
Electric Car Hire
If you want a cleaner way to get around the city, Hertz electric car hire is an excellent fit for Minneapolis.
Considering how EVs are quiet on longer stretches, an electric car hire is comfortable for city driving and pretty easy to use when your day is built around planned stops like museums, parks, shopping blocks, longer meals, and big attraction visits.
Getting an electric rental car is also a smart match for Twin Cities-style itineraries where you return to the same base each night. That routine makes charging simpler to plan.
Charging Points
Minneapolis’s EV infrastructure is rapidly growing. Right now, there are 653 stations with 1748 charging ports in and near Minneapolis within 30 miles of the city. This includes all types of charging with DC or Level-2 Fast Charging options.
The number of EV stations set up in the city continues to grow as more and more people gravitate towards the usage of electric cars. This is also the reason why Hertz encourages the usage of electric car rentals.
Congestion Charges
Minneapolis doesn’t use a downtown cordon-style congestion charge. Instead, congestion charging in the Twin Cities mainly shows up as priced managed lanes, where you can choose to pay for a faster lane on certain freeways during busy periods.
Here’s what matters for trip planning:
- Priced express lanes (HOT lanes): Some corridors use demand-based pricing to keep traffic moving, including routes like I-394 and I-35W.
- Goal: MnDOT’s stated purpose is to improve traffic flow and travel-time reliability, not to generate revenue.
- Why it exists: The region treats congestion as a serious cost driver. The Metropolitan Council notes congestion costs the Twin Cities over $2.6 billion each year, including delay and wasted fuel.
Practical planning tip: Treat priced lanes as an optional time-saver. If your route includes I-394 or I-35W during peak commute windows, a priced lane can help you keep timing predictable. If you want to avoid extra charges when taking your rental car out on the streets, stick to general lanes and add a small buffer to your ETA.
Getting from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a great option for a longer drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport if you want to explore a smaller Minnesota town with local character. The trip takes under two hours by car, depending on traffic, and follows a clear highway route for most of the journey.
Here’s a simple way to follow the route if you have a rental car of your own:
- Get onto MN-5 E from Glumack Drive.
- Follow US-52 S and US-63 toward Frankford Township.
- Continue to 265th Street, then take County Highway 8 toward Spring Valley.
- Follow N Broadway Avenue / Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway into town.
- Turn left onto N Broadway Avenue, then continue via N Hudson Avenue to W High Street.
Getting From Downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America
The Mall of America is a very common add-on day for a Minneapolis trip. Local travel guidance notes it’s about 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, and it’s also only a few minutes from MSP Airport.
A commonly used driving approach (especially from the downtown side) with a booked rental car is:
- Start in downtown Minneapolis and head toward I-35W S.
- Stay on I-35W South, then connect to I-494 (toward Bloomington).
- Follow I-494 E and take the exit toward Mall of America access (Mall of America’s own directions commonly route drivers to I-494 E with an exit onto 24th Avenue S, depending on approach).
Mall of America days work best when you time your arrival outside the sharpest peak windows. If you’re combining it with other stops, visit the Mall of America first, then move on, because parking and exits can take longer once the complex gets busier.
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A Quick Guide to Minneapolis
Hewing Hotel
300 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
A stylish North Loop base that keeps you close to riverfront walks, galleries, and quick drives out of downtown. Best when you want a central stay, then build your days as short loops: park, explore, return, and reset.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
615 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
A downtown option that works well for a simple itinerary where you keep driving minimally and do more on foot once you park. It’s convenient for central Minneapolis plans and easy positioning for day trips once you leave the core.
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
A practical downtown stay when you want straightforward access to the central business area and quick links to the freeway network. It fits trips where you plan one main parking decision, then keep the rest of the day walkable.
Hell’s Kitchen
80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
A dependable stop for a filling, family-friendly meal in the downtown area. It’s a good pick when you want a planned sit-down break, then continue sightseeing without changing neighborhoods.
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
A simple option for comfort-forward food that travels well and keeps your day moving. Useful when your itinerary includes the riverfront, and you want a reliable meal without turning it into a long stop.
Pizza Lucé Downtown
119 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
A flexible, group-friendly choice when you want something easy between attractions. Works well for a quick lunch or early dinner before you head to your next stop.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
An easy, low-effort visit that fits well into a walk-heavy day. Plan it as a short stop for photos and a loop through the outdoor pieces, then continue to nearby neighborhoods.
Minnehaha Falls
Minneapolis, MN 55417
A classic nature break that feels far from downtown without a complicated drive. It’s ideal when you want a slower hour or two, with walking paths and viewpoints that make the trip feel worth it.
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
One of the best riverfront walks in the city, with open views over the Mississippi. It’s a great stop to catch sunrise or late afternoon when you want an easy, scenic stop that doesn’t need a strict schedule.