MINI Cooper rentals in Cancun, Mexico

Although we have yet been able to find the exact info for the company that rents the MINI, we do know that two hotels in Cancun have connections to MINI rentals. The Royal Cancun Hotel offers MINI rentals for about $180/day and even a free 1-hour ride in a MINI. Also, the butler service at the LeBlanc Spa Resort will assist in acquiring a MINI rental for about $110/day.

If anyone knows the name of the rental car company down there, please send us an email so we can let the numerous Cancun-bound travelers know there are MINI rentals in Mexico.

Buffalo, NY, experiencing a deficit of MINI Cooper rentals

Although there have been 58 Mayors since the founding of Buffalo, NY, there has yet to be a rental car company to offer MINI Cooper rentals in this "culturally and ethnically diverse" city. Maybe convertible MINI rentals would not be so popular (although MINI does offer a cold weather package), I would love to cruise around Buffalo and the rest of beautiful upstate New York in a hardtop MINI for a few days. And now with the new MINI Clubman you could cross the border at Niagara Falls and fill up the comparably enormous trunk with Cadbury chocolate and maple syrup.

Please email us if MINIs become available to rent in Buffalo.

Bowling Green yet to offer MINI Cooper rentals

Although Bowling Green, OH, does not currently have any rent-a-car companies offering MINI Cooper rentals, their website states that they are a "thriving community that provides high quality services yet maintains a caring, small town climate." You would think that a city with such a cute statement on their homepage would offer visitors the cutest rental car known to man.

Maybe stating that they are located "on the edge of the Great Black Swamp" is scaring away all the MINIs. I don't know.

Please let us know if you hear of anyone renting MINIs in Bowling Green so visitors can cruise this quaint college town in style.

Search tip for international MINI Cooper rentals

Here's a MINI grammar tip for international travelers looking for MINI Cooper rentals:

While here in the US we call it "MINI Cooper rentals," elsewhere in the world, including the UK and Australia, they call it "MINI Coopers for hire" or "hiring a MINI Cooper." So if you're from the US or Canada and want to "rent" a car in another country and are having trouble finding a rental car, try looking for "car hire" or "cars for hire" instead.

And for those of you planning a vacation to Hawaii from the UK or Australia, be sure to type "honolulu convertible car rentals" or "convertible rental cars honolulu" or even "convertible rent-a-car honolulu."

This tip brought to you by Little Hawaii Car Rental Co.

Hire a Mini Cooper in Vancouver, BC

We just got a lead from one of our visitors about MINI rentals over at the Budget location in Burnaby, BC. From speaking with one of their friendly employees, it sounds like they have two Cooper S hardtops for rent in chili red and powder white. They might even have a silver one as well.

Their MINIs rent for just CA$59/day, and are available at the Burnaby location (604-668-7230) just west of Vancouver, located at 2685 Gilmore Ave. Their MINIs may only be reserved on a same-day basis, which I'm assuming means you need to wait until the day you want to rent a MINI to call them.

Vancouver even has two Mini clubs: Vancouver Mini Club & BC MINI Cooper Society. Be sure to check out their websites so you can check join them in one of their activities while you're in town.

I've only been to Vancouver once and loved it. What a beautiful city surrounded by majestic mountains, luscious pines and, of course, friendly Canadians. Unfortunately, we didn't know about the MINI rentals over in Burnaby and had to settle for a Dodge Cobalt. That won't happen again.

Before you leave, be sure to pick up a copy of Frommer's guide to Vancouver.

Rocky Mountain Mini Rentals in Denver

We have a few friends who live in Denver. We have a few friends here who visit Denver. But none of them can rent a MINI Cooper in the Mile High City today.

You would think that the 26th most popular city in America would be a bit more up with the times. But don't worry, Denver, we still believe in you and your MINI-rental-acquiring potential. Let us know when you get some rental Coopers so we can help fill its seats with fellow motoring enthusiasts. Maybe either of the two MINI Clubs in Colorado (3M Club or Mini 5280) could help us out.

And who knows, maybe renting MINI Coopers can boost popularity up to, say, 20th or so?

MINI Cooper rentals in Boston anyone?

After much searching, I was sad to find out that in this wonderful city of crazy, curvy, congested roads there are no MINIs for rent. What a shame. I don't think our founding fathers would be very proud of Boston's RENT-ation without MINI-ization.

If someone starts renting MINIs in Massachusetts, please drop us a line at portal@littlehawaiirentals.com.

Rent a MINI Cooper in Italy & France

Ever toured around the breathtaking Italian Alps? How about in a MINI? That sounds like a euro dream vacation if I ever heard one!

Alex over at Rent A Mini Milano emailed me the other day to let all MCRP viewers know he has two beautiful MINIs for rent in Italy. They have a Chili Red Cooper S Convertible and a Pearl White Sidewalk Edition Cabrio. And for a limited time, he's offering a 10% discount to all MCRP viewers!

They offer delivery service to all of Italy and even to Cote Azure, France, and delivery is free within 50km of Milan with any 3-day minimum. Their prices are very reasonable, and it looks like they might be adding a few more MINIs to their fleet soon. You can check them out online at http://www.rentamini.it/, or call them at +39 392 2078063.

I was in Europe for 2 years a while back, and I couldn't think of a more exciting car to cruise around the Italian countryside. Rent A Mini Milano will definitely get a call from me next time I'm there.

Rent a MINI Cooper in New York & beyond

Ever think of renting a MINI Cooper in New York? How about New Jersey? Or Florida? Well, or guys over at Image Rent A Car have got you more than covered.

I got an email from the guys over at Image Rent A Car in New York the other day, letting me know they rent MINIs at all of their 15 locations, which include: New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Hamptons, Connecticut, Newark Airport, La Guardia Airport, JFK Airport, MacArthur Airport, and Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, & Miami. They have a number of sweet MINIs for rent, most of which are cabriolets, and it looks like they even have a rare convertible Sidewalk edition, as well as some new 2007 Turbocharged MINIs.

They have hourly ($75), daily ($150), weekend ($500), weekly ($850), and monthly ($3250) pricing, and offer delivery anywhere around New York and Miami. You can get a rate quote directly on their website at http://www.blogger.com/www.imagerentacar.com, or call their toll free reservation number at 1-888-718-0001

MINI Convertible Rental Cars in the Land of Aloha

Now, I don't believe there is a better place in the world to rent a MINI Cooper convertible than Hawaii. The owners of Little Hawaii Car Rental Company have been fans of both the classic Austin Minis and the new BMW-made MINIs for quite some time. Upon learning that no one was renting the "car of the century" in Hawaii, they decided to leave their home in Arlington, VA, and move all the way across the country and half way across the Pacific Ocean to start the world's first exclusive MINI Cooper car rental company, now located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

When you rent a MINI from Little Hawaii, not only do you get to drive around a ridiculously sporty car with a go cart feel, but you get to cruise around a lush tropical paradise surrounded by hundreds of pristine beaches & waterfalls, miles of MINI-loving windy mountain roads, rain forests worthy of being backdrops in LOST, and thousands of warm-hearted (and tan) people.

They deliver the MINI right to your hotel for free, pick it up when you're done, offer unlimited mileage, and will even fill up the tank for you. They're always running a number of specials at any given time, including military, USAA, AAA, weekend specials, honeymoon discounts, convention specials, monthly rates, Mini club member rates, and many more. Give them a call at 808-347-2886 or email them at MINI@LittleHawaiiRentals.com to ask about their specials, and don't forget to check out their brand new and constantly updated Little Hawaii Blog to find out about cool Hawaii drives and all things MINI and Hawaii.

Before you go, pick up a copy of Frommer's guide to Honolulu, Waikiki & Oahu.

MINI Rentals in Las Vegas

I just got off the phone with the guys over at Dream Car Rentals in Las Vegas. They've got a killer dark silver Cooper S Convertible for rent, and they're running a special right now for only $129/day. They're regular prices are $99 for 5 hours and $149/day (24 hours). They've got two locations right on the main strip at 3049 Las Vegas Blvd and 3725 Las Vegas Blvd. Dream Car Rentals also offers a free shuttle service during normal business hours, and they'll even let you take the MINI anywhere in the country! When I called them, their MINI was out for the rest of the week, so be sure to book a rental as far in advance as you can.
We'll be checking back in with Dram Car Rentals later this year, as they told me they're opening THREE new locations in Miami, San Diego & San Francisco. We'll try to make sure they've got MINIs when they open!
Have you rented a MINI from Dream Car Rentals in Las Vegas? Please leave a comment about your motoring experience, and email us over a few pics of you posing with their MINI cabrio.

Convertible MINI rentals down under

Elite Car Hire has locations in Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Melbourne and Airlie Beach in Australia. They have a Cooper Cabrio for rent, which comes in either 5-speed manual or automatic. They show a hot orange MINI with funky blue seats. I like it. With all these locations, they seem to have their continent nice and covered with MINI rentals. I was not able to check their pricing online, so if someone could be a mate and let us know, we'd appreciate it.

Denmark MINI Rentals

Luckily the website for Rent A Mini had a little British flag button at the top, which leads to the english version of their site. They have a number of Coopers and Cooper Cabriolets to choose from, have a variety of prices for different rental lengths, and even offer home delivery. Their prices are in Danish Kroners, so you'll have to look up a currency converter to figure out the going rate. And a great bonus: insurance is included!

UK MINI Rentals (more)

The chaps over at Rapid Drive (or is it Prestige Car Rental, I can't tell) rent a nice variety of fine autos. Not only can you rent a Cooper Cabriolet, Cooper S or Cooper S Cabriolet, but you could also choose a Bently, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini or even a TVR! I'm not exactly where on that big island they're located, so if anyone knows, please let us know. They're MINIs look great, and depending on the exchange rate for Pounds in your country, their rates could be quite competitive, especially if you rent one for more than 7 days.

MINI Cabrio rentals in the windy city of Chicago

Not only does Concierge Car Service have a classy name, they also have a classy cool blue Cooper Convertible for rent. It has the nice Harmon Kardon sound system (which is easily heard with the top down, even in traffic), automatic transmission, and many other bells and whistles like heated seats. For $179/day or $1,000/week, you can drive around Chicago in a luxury edition of the "car of the century."

Beverly Hills MINI Cooper Rentals

Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car (located in Beverly Hills, of course), has at least one Cooper S for rent, and their rates are very reasonable at only $120/day and $720/week, and the first 100 miles/day are free.
And if their MINIs are all rented, they would be glad to put you in an Aston, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, or Hummer for an additional upgrade fee.

San Francisco MINI Cooper Rentals

So you're planning a trip to San Francisco, but are wondering what rental car would be best. Wonder no more. Only one car can handle the tight parking, curvy roads, sporadic traffic, and amazing hilly streets, and have you looking super-fly: a MINI Cooper. Thanks to City Rent-A-Car, you can choose between a Cooper ($125), Cooper Convertible ($150) or a Cooper S Convertible ($175). They are conveniently located at 1433 Bush Street, and have been in the business for a while, so they're a company you can trust. They offer a wide selection of rental vehicles, including an entire selection of convertible rentals.

Atlanta MINI Cooper Rentals

Thanks to one of our visitors, we are now aware that MINIs are available in Atlanta through Flexcar. As far as we can tell, they have 3 convertible MINIs and 6 Coopers. For those of you who have not heard of Flexcar, they are a car sharing company, and a membership is required to drive any of their vehicles. We were told that their MINI Cooper rentals are $11/hour or $80/day; not too bad, depending on what the membership fees are.
If you are aware of any other MINI Cooper rentals in Atlanta, please notify us at portal@littlehawaiirentals.com.

UK-London MINI Cooper Rentals

There is quite a selection of MINI rentals in London thanks to CC4F (Cool Cars 4 Hire). So if you want to cruise around the great historic city of London, or venture out into the open English countryside, you can do so in a manual or automatic Cooper, a manual or automatic Cooper Cabrio, or a 6-speed Cooper S. Their daily rates are very reasonable, and they have 2-week rates that will make you want to change your flight plans and extend your vacation. And for those of you going for an extended stay in the UK, check out their two MINI specials for 6 month rentals.

Seattle MINI Rentals

I hate to be the bearer of bad news for residents and visitors of Seattle, but I just got word from the guys over at Marvel Cars that as of Jan '08 they no longer rent MINI Coopers. If I had a big picture of a frowny face, I'd insert it right here.

Does anyone know of another company in the Seattle area renting MINIs? Please let us know: partal@littlehawaiirentals.com. Thanks.

Miami MINI Cooper convertible car rentals

Auto Boutique Exotic Car Rental in Miami has two hot CONVERTIBLES for rent: a Cooper Conv and a Cooper S Conv. They are located right next to the airport for convenient pickup and delivery for out-of-staters. Their blue Coop will run you $119/day and $699/week, and the sporty black supercharged MINI is $179/day and $1,079/week. They also offer a wide variety of rental cars in Miami from a Mazda Miata convertible to a Lamborghini Gallardo. I called and spoke with their reservation desk, and were very pleased with their friendly service.

Rent a MINI Cooper Cabriolet in sunny Miami

If you are planning a trip to Miami and want to rent a MINI, Players Car Rental has you covered. They have a Cooper for $135/day and a Convertible MINI for $195/day, both automatics. And what better place (bisides Hawaii) to cruise around in a convertible MINI? And if you want to spice things up for a day or two, they offer 48 different luxury cars, many of which are convertible car rentals, and include an Aston Martin, Range Rover, Hummer, Bentley, Cadillac, Ferrari, and even a Smart Car. They offer free delivery, and each MINI rental includes GPS navigation.

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Charleston WV MINI Cooper Rentals

At this time we are not aware of any Charleston, WV, car rental companies with MINI Coopers for rent. However, if enough interest is expressed, we will try to convince local car rental companies to begin renting MINIs. If you are aware of any MINI Cooper rentals in Charleston, WV, please notify us at portal@littlehawaiirentals.com.

Anyone renting MINI Coopers in Boulder?

Nestled only 35 miles from Denver in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a beautiful place to visit during any season of the year. And what could make it even better? Yep, MINI Coopers for rent!

How about a new turbo with ski/snowboard racks, driving lights and heated seats? Or maybe a Cooper with glass moon roof and bike rack for hitting some spring single tracks? That sure would be incentive for me to spend a week in Boulder. Well, besides visiting the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Why the MINI Cooper Rental Portal?

We recently became aware that there was no centralized place for MINI enthusiasts, like ourselves, to go to find MINI rentals. Sure, we could call up every rental car company within a 10-mile radius of where we were traveling, but that would take forever, and would usually end with us settling for a dirty, boring "midsize."

So we introduce to you the MINI Cooper Rental Portal, your source for MINI Cooper rentals, not only in the US, but worldwide. we have added a few rental companies we're currently aware of that offer MINIs, and welcome your comments as to other cities and/or companies that offer MINI Cooper rentals.

Happy Motoring!