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Grand Forks is located in northeast North Dakota, and is the third largest urban area in the state. Situated on the banks of the Red River and the Minnesota border, Grand Forks is best known for the productive nearby farms which grow mostly wheat and sugar beets. Grand Forks sits at the center of the former Lake Agassiz which is why this area is so incredibly flat. Like most cities in North Dakota, destinations tend to be spread out and public transportation is limited, making a Grand Forks rent a car a great way to get around. Look for great deals on Grand Forks car rentals and save time and money to enjoy popular attractions like local college sports, hunting, fly-fishing and ice-fishing, as well as numerous theatres including the Alerus, the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the Chester Fritz. Grand Forks car rentals are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from several national chains. The city is served by Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) offering flights from Northwest and Allegiant Air to Minneapolis/Saint Paul and Las Vegas. Some prefer to fly into the larger Hector Airport (FAR) in Fargo, located about an hour south. If you fly into GFK, car rentals are provided in terminal by Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, and National. Try Enterprise for the lowest prices, followed by Hertz. Visitors arriving at FAR will find car rentals provided in terminal by Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Avis, and National. Try Enterprise for the best deals, followed by Alamo and Budget. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Grand Forks rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee). Check with your rental car agency before driving across the border to Canada, as rules vary and many companies use GPS to track their cars. If you cross the border without prior authorization your insurance can be voided and border patrol may consider this theft.