Cheap Car Hire in Iowa

Des Moines, IA, United States

4 Dec — 11 Dec

Same drop-off

Des Moines, IA, United States

Sun 4/12

Noon

Sun 11/12

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Iowa?

January

₹ 4,814

February

₹ 4,488

March

₹ 6,202

April

₹ 6,120

May

₹ 7,018

June

₹ 7,997

July

₹ 8,079

August

₹ 7,508

September

₹ 5,631

October

₹ 5,631

November

₹ 6,039

December

₹ 6,202

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in Iowa

	Small cars	₹ 4,288 - ₹ 10,935
	All Car Types	₹ 2,983 - ₹ 12,020

To hire a Small car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 3,520/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Iowa (~₹ 4,288/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~₹ 10,935/day). In fact, October is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iowa, hiring a Small car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a Medium car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,406/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Iowa (~₹ 2,983/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 12,118/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iowa, hiring a Medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Iowa

All major car rental suppliers in Iowa

Enterprise

8.3

Excellent

111 reviews•17 locations

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3.6

Mediocre|Sep 2020

The gentleman who showed me the vehicle was very kind & funny.

The pick-up process was very long. I told to go to one location but when I got there found out that location was closed & to go to another location on the other side of town. When I got to that location I still had to wait nearly an hour before I was able to take the vehicle. The original pickup time was noon, but I wasn't able to drive it until 3:30 due to the vehicle "not being ready". Additionally, the drop off was very unorganized, I stood in line for more than 20 minutes until someone finally acknowledged me. It was then that I was able to hand them the keys & they will email me a receipt, but because they were short staffed I wasn't able to go over the vehicle with them in person Also, the location has very limited parking so there are vehicles scattered everywhere & stacked 4 deep in addition to parking on the side streets. This location seemed very unorganized & not very friendly

10.0

Excellent|Sep 2022

Matt and Alex are both Awesome !!!!!! Best customer service ever.

10.0

Excellent|May 2022

Thank you!

6.0

Good|Apr 2022

The site is not at the airport and it takes forever to get to via cab or Uber (practically nonexistent in Des Moines). Pay the extra cost to get it at the airport and not this site. The people are nice but it was a nightmare after 40 hours of travel.

10.0

Excellent|Dec 2021

Then rental was simple and fast. The only thing that I wish was better is the ability to add an extra day at a cheaper price. Thanks, Gary W.

7.9

Good|Oct 2021

Initially I was given a car that smelled strongly of marijuana. I mentioned it to the Enterprise employee and she agreed the smell was strong. After another minute of her finishing paperwork and me noticing there was an indicator that one of the tires was low, I finally said: Is there seriously not another car here that doesn't smell? Maybe one that has air in all the tires? She said we'd have to talk to the manager. So we did. He had no problem moving me to the other car. So, why didn't she make it right in the first place?

10.0

Excellent|Oct 2021

My travel plans changed and they very good about accomdating the modification is car return location and time.

1 out of 37

Enterprise Locations in Iowa

1275 Highway 1 West

+1 319 358 7000

1326 La Porte Road

+1 319 235 1400

1409 Fuller Rd

+1 515 457 8989

1545 E Euclid Ave

+1 515 262 2222

1605 Associates Park Dr S 104b

+1 563 583 8000

1800 Dodge Rd Ne

+1 319 393 2200

1817 E Lincoln Way

+1 515 233 5200

200 Se 6th St

+1 515 282 8000

2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy Sw

+1 833 511 1750

2403 Aviation Blvd

+1 833 511 1752

2429 Gordon Drive

+1 712 277 4200

3001 S. 7th Street

+1 712 366 3617

3200 16th Ave Sw Ste B

+1 319 362 7000

3220 E 53rd Street

+1 563 209 9631

333 West Kimberly Rd

+1 563 388 8008

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 996 0646

734 S Ankeny Blvd

+1 515 963 9300

Hertz

7.7

Good

138 reviews•10 locations

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10.0

Excellent|Dec 2021

Service and ease of getting car

4.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Gas hog. Was supposed to have full size car, not Jeep which got less than 30 mpg. Neither USB port worked, using my phone's GPS used all my phone battery before arrival at my destination. Tried to stop at 2 Hertz locations in Dayton, neither had a clue what to do to fix it. One offered to switch vehicles but would take another hour. Couldn't do that or I would be late to my destination.

8.0

Excellent|Aug 2022

The car was in good shape on the outside but the seats head obviously been fairly dirty there were stains on the sides of the Driver seat.- The lot I had to return the card to is very crowded and there is not much room to get the car into the spot you need to get it in. There also was no envelopes to put the key in the slip of paper and even though there were instructions to put it all in a envelope.

10.0

Excellent|Jul 2022

The employees at this location are very helpful and great to work with.

10.0

Excellent|Jul 2022

These guys are great-super friendly and helpful

10.0

Excellent|Jul 2022

It was really good store manager change my drop off point so I didn’t have to go downtown and catch a cab to the airport with no extra charge he was really good pay for a tank of gas ahead of time but he knew it was only half full so he didn’t charge me for a whole tank trade me for a half a tank very accommodating

4.0

Okay|Jun 2022

Customer service is rude. I usually really like using Hertz but this time around was a disappointment.

1 out of 46

Alamo

8.6

Excellent

45 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Excellent|May 2022

Everything was great

10.0

Excellent|Sep 2022

Very helpful and friendly.

10.0

Excellent|Aug 2022

I had absolutely no problem with the car or Alamo!

2.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

Wasn’t able to get rental

10.0

Excellent|Mar 2021

Staff was very helpful picking up and returning. Very convenient location in the airport and the cars are right outside the door in the baggage claim area

6.0

Good|Aug 2020

Nice sized suv

The gas gauge was way off. No horse power.

1 out of 15

Budget

6.9

Good

54 reviews•7 locations

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10.0

Excellent|Oct 2022

Absolutely wonderful experience ❤️

10.0

Excellent|Sep 2022

Quick and easy pick up and drop off

2.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

I thought I had the car rented for 7:30AM - but did not get there until 8:09. The counter gal pulled up aside of me with the same car I rented while I was sitting there - shortly after 8AM. As there was no one at the counter, the sign said to call a number which I did. Whoever answered told me they had been trying to call me at my cell number. The phone was laying on the seat beside me, and there was no call history regarding these 'calls'. He told me the car wouldn't be available until 10AM, or later...even though it obviously was sitting there. I needed to be in OKC that day - then let it sit for 2.5hrs. Obvious they didn't wash it - because it was dirty when I got in it. No clue what was going on with it. I even drove to Enterprise in-between. Had they had a car, I would have been gone, and the car could have just sat there. But they didn't. The last time I rented from the airport, the guy was pissed I rented off the NET at a lower price, and instead of giving me the car I rented - which would have been a Camry, he decided I needed to drive a Nissan about the size of a butter box. I also was going to OKC at that time. I drove it. No clue how the motor stayed in it - but I drove it. Figured if I blew it up, at least I would have gotten what I wanted in the first place. I will try my best never to rent from Waterloo Airport again. This is just bullshit.

2.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

I don’t like their rental policy and their rental car

2.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

Very long line unexpectedly, very slow and unhelpful staff, when I walked to the car with bad directions outdoors a little ways away, the car was dirty and had not been cleaned. I won't use Budget again. They really suck.

10.0

Excellent|Mar 2022

Fairly convenient location, nice staff, easy pickup and drop-off no hassle

1 out of 18

Avis

6.5

Good

47 reviews•7 locations

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6.0

Good|May 2021

The staff member was excellent. However, since the rental came from a third party site, he didn’t have the car I reserved. I reserved a small SUV and he only had a Toyota Camry. He cleaned the one that just came in out and I took it as that was the only option. It was smoked in and banged up on the outside. He went above and beyond to get me something. Im glad our 4 suitcases for our 10 day trip fit in the trunk!

since the rental came from a third party site, he didn’t have the car I reserved. I reserved a small SUV and he only had a Toyota Camry. He cleaned the one that just came in out and I took it as that was the only option. It was smoked in and banged up on the outside. He went above and beyond to get me something. Im glad our 4 suitcases for our 10 day trip fit in the trunk!

3.6

Mediocre|Apr 2018

I got dirty car when I picked the car the custome service Wasn’t that good

2.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

No car was available

8.0

Excellent|Sep 2022

The pick up and drop off was simple. The car looked like it had been rear ended at some point. The windows were pretty dirty, However the interior was clean. I got a larger car than I reserved so I was happy overall.

10.0

Excellent|Aug 2022

Nice car, easy pick up and drop off.

10.0

Excellent|May 2022

The pick up and drop off agents were very good.

2.0

Mediocre|May 2022

I was told one price @the end of the rental I was bill a different price and the vehicle was in the same condition when I return not good.

2.0

Mediocre|Mar 2022

The customer service was not good. Was given a hard time and was not helpful. Wasn’t able to pick up car and had to rent a car with another company.

1 out of 16

National

3 locations

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Dollar

7.7

Good

11 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Excellent|Jun 2022

Good job

2.0

Mediocre|Mar 2021

Nothing

My flight was delayed due to bad weather over the Rockies, and by the time I arrived at my destination their booth was closed. I tried calling them 3 times during the day to alert them and no one answered (kept on hold every single time). They did not attempt to call me, and also did not leave the keys for my pick up. I ended up stranded at the airport trying to find transportation to my hotel. Awful experience.

2.0

Mediocre|Jul 2018

I booked through Kayak and they took my debit card number and the reservation was made. When I got to Dollar rental they said I needed a credit card. I was never told during the booking process that I needed a credit card to make this reservation so I was extremely inconvenienced. Now I have to try to get a refund for the insurance I paid for.

10.0

Excellent|Jun 2018

Lots of room, great gas mileage, very comfortable, great customer service.

8.0

Excellent|Mar 2018

We requested an intermediate SUV to drive from Iowa to California and back. Dollar gave us the Ford Escape. It was comfortable, handled really well, had good pickup, and many features you'd find in a more expensive car. Gas mileage was reasonable and the price Dollar charged me was more than fair.

I had to get an oil change once I reached California. However, Dollar reimbursed me for my cost when I returned. Dollar also said that any Hertz or Dollar outlet will handle that type of maintenance when needed on the road.

3.6

Mediocre|Feb 2016

The car didn't break down.

Besides having no modern amenities (usb outlet/bluetooth), the car smelled terrible. At one point I even searched the car to see if anything had been left behind... like a bag of poop. I bought two car air fresheners, but the stank overpowered them. Nasty 3 days.

1 out of 4

Thrifty

7.5

Good

18 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Excellent|Jul 2020

staff was very friendly. Drop off was confusing as it was no longer Thrifty but Hertz

9.6

Excellent|Mar 2020

The entire experience could not have been easier and more convenient.

2.8

Mediocre|Dec 2019

My car stopped working. Had to get an uber to get where I needed to go. The lyft they got me didnt even bring me to the right place to pick up my car at first. I had an extremely disappointing experience.

2.0

Mediocre|Jul 2019

I reserved a 7 passenger and after my card was scanned and I walked outside, I noticed I was given a 5 passenger. Transaction was supposed to be avoided but there continues to be a hold on my account

5.6

Okay|Jul 2019

Staff was incredibly rude and very unhelpful

10.0

Excellent|Jun 2019

It as quick and easy

1 out of 6

Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Iowa?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10.0 rating), Super Cheap (10.0 rating) and Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iowa.

What are gas prices like in Iowa?

The average price of petrol in Iowa is ₹ 87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,893 and ₹ 5,623 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Iowa for a week from Hertz?

From Hertz you can hire a car in Iowa from about ₹ 43,682 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 14% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 13 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Iowa.