Bemidji car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bemidji

  • Driving car rentals in Bemidji is a great way to see this city tucked around Lake Bemidji in the center of Minnesota. In Bemidji car rentals, you can get around town according to your own schedule, seeing the people and places that you want to see when you want to see them. You can take in the local sites, such as Headwaters Science Center, Beltrami County History Center, and Paul Bunyan Animal Land. Car rentals in Bemidji give you the freedom to drive west into North Dakota, southeast into Wisconsin, or north into Canada.
  • Less than 5 miles from Bemidji downtown, the Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) is a great place to get car rentals in Bemidji. At the baggage claim carousel in this small, single-terminal airport, you'll find counters for Enterprise and Alamo. Once you have filled out all your paperwork and gotten the keys to your rental car, you will find it parked outside the arrivals area in the airport parking lot. This is also where you will return your rental car.
  • Bemidji is a small city with well-maintained streets and relatively little traffic congestion. However, Bemidji does see more traffic than usual on the road during peak rush hours between 7:30 am and 8:30 am and between 4 pm and 5:30 pm. Summer tends to see more congested traffic, especially on the weekend, due to tourists visiting town to enjoy the outdoor recreational opportunities afforded by Lake Bemidji.
  • Every year, the amount of snow that Bemidji gets is about twice the national average. Therefore, those driving car rentals in Bemidji should add about 10 minutes to your drive time to allow yourself time to clear the outside of the car of snow and ice and to defrost the windows. When you have to drive car rentals in Bemidji in the snow, listen to news reports and try to stick to plowed roads. If you find yourself driving in what has become a whiteout, cautiously pull to the side of the road and wait until visibility is better.
  • Book your car hire in Bemidji at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Bemidji are around 22% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Bemidji

  • How much is the price of fuel in Bemidji?

    The average price of fuel in Bemidji is R61,31 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R736 and R981, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Bemidji?

    Intermediate (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bemidji.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bemidji?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Bemidji?

    An Intermediate car hire in Bemidji costs R1 403 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bemidji?

    A Mini car hire in Bemidji costs R2 249 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Bemidji?

    A Special car hire in Bemidji costs R1 235 per day, on average.

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

    With such severe weather in the winter and so many opportunities for outdoor recreation in the warmer months, an SUV can be the ideal car to rent in Bemidji. In the winter, an SUV will give you the traction and power you need to navigate through deep snow. In the warmer months, an SUV will give you room for outdoor recreational equipment, picnic supplies, and transporting family and friends.

  • What's the speed limit in Bemidji?

    On residential streets and in business districts in Bemidji, the speed limit is 30 mph. Less densely populated or built up roads in Bemidji have speed limits of either 40 mph or 55 mph. The US-2, which runs along the western border of Bemidji, and US-71, which cuts through the middle of Bemidji horizintally and then runs along its western border, both have speed limits of 65 mph in and around Bemidji. As you drive further from city limits on both highways, the speed limit increases to 70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bemidji?

    Those driving car rentals in Bemidji should be aware that Bemidji enforces Calendar Parking between November 1st and April 30th. This means that on odd-numbered calendar days, you can park on the side of the street that has odd-numbered addresses. On even-numbered calendar days, you can park on the side of the street that has even-numbered addresses. While there are no meters in downtown Bemidji, there are time limits for the parking spots. Most have a 2-hour limit, but some have a 10, 15, or 30-minute limit. Even parking at the Bemidji Regional Airport is free.  

Bemidji car rental reviews and directory 
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Alamo

10,0

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Bemidji

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Locations in Bemidji

3824 Moberg Dr Nw Ste 401

+1 218 444 6781

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
Overall good experience

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
Fast friendly, could not have been better

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Bemidji

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3824 Moberg Drive Nw Suite 401

+1 218 759 9960

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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National

10,0

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Cleanliness

10.0

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10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Bemidji

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3824 Moberg Dr Nw Ste 401

+1 218 444 6781

Monday21:30 - 23:3007:00 - 17:00
Tuesday21:30 - 23:3007:00 - 17:00
Wednesday21:30 - 23:3007:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:0021:30 - 23:30
Friday21:30 - 23:3007:00 - 17:00
Saturday21:30 - 23:3017:00 - 18:0009:00 - 13:00
Sunday16:00 - 18:0021:30 - 23:30

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10,0 Wonderful

Karen, Aug 2021

KAYAK
The staff at Bemidji airport were so helpful to “stage” my car for late arrival. It all worked out perfectly! Thank you for reaching out in advance to smooth the experience!

1 out of 1

Avis

7,9

Good

2 locations in Bemidji

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2002 Airport Road

+1 218 727 7233

Monday07:30 - 19:30
Tuesday07:30 - 19:30
Wednesday07:30 - 19:30
Thursday07:30 - 19:30
Friday07:30 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

3824 Moberg Dr NW

+1 218 444 8676

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

One location in Bemidji

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Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Bemidji

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3824 Moberg Dr Nw Ste 401

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VIPCars Recommendation

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4125 Hangar Dr Nw, Bemidji, , USA Minnesota

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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2168 travellers who hired a car in Bemidji gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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