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How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines?

To get the best deal on car hire in Des Moines, book about 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 4,961, which is about 7,435% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Des Moines?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Des Moines is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Hertz
Hertz
7.6

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines?

At Des Moines, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,870. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,576 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Des Moines, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,870. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,576 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 4,870

February

₹ 5,051

March

₹ 5,592

April

₹ 5,231

May

₹ 6,584

June

₹ 7,486

July

₹ 7,576

August

₹ 6,674

September

₹ 5,772

October

₹ 5,953

November

₹ 5,141

December

₹ 5,321

What car do most people rent in Des Moines?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Des Moines are the following: SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), Full-size cars (GMC Yukon or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Des Moines?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Des Moines at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on 12 December 2025.

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.6
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Payless

6.8
Okay
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Avis

6.1
Okay
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around ₹ 19,326 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Des Moines for a month is certainly possible.

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