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

For the best savings on car hire at Des Moines Airport, make your reservation 17 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 3,890/day – about 6,959% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car hire company at Des Moines Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Des Moines Airport is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.7
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at Des Moines Airport is January, when you can expect to pay ₹ 4,063/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Des Moines Airport is July (₹ 5,878/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

₹ 4,063

February

₹ 4,149

March

₹ 5,186

April

₹ 4,581

May

₹ 4,408

June

₹ 5,013

July

₹ 5,878

August

₹ 5,446

September

₹ 4,322

October

₹ 4,581

November

₹ 4,754

December

₹ 4,754

What car do most people rent at Des Moines Airport?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma, for example) are the most popular in Des Moines Airport. SUV (Chevrolet Traverse) and Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Des Moines Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Des Moines Airport?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Airport Van has the second-highest number of locations at Des Moines Airport at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Des Moines Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Des Moines Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Des Moines Airport. Reviews were last updated on 19 June 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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

7.9

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Des Moines Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 June 2025.

  • Which car hire providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at Des Moines Airport. The following companies can be found near the Des Moines Airport car rental counter:National (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)Alamo (8.7)Thrifty (8.0)Hertz (7.7)Dollar (7.3)Payless (6.9)Avis (6.2)Budget (6.2)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Des Moines Airport for a week from National?

    From National you can hire a car at Des Moines Airport from about ₹ 48,883 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Des Moines Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Des Moines Airport.

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