Iowa

Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa

Driver's age: 25-65
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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iowa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa?

To get the best deal on car hire in Iowa, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 255, which is about 251% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Iowa is National (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 8.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa is February, when you can expect to pay RM 233/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is July (RM 357/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

RM 250

February

RM 233

March

RM 294

April

RM 284

May

RM 333

June

RM 353

July

RM 357

August

RM 310

September

RM 288

October

RM 264

November

RM 261

December

RM 339

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. SUV (Chevrolet Equinox) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Iowa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 7.

Top rental agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 5 December 2025.

National

2 locations

Alamo

2 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9 locations

Hertz

7 locations

Dollar

4 locations

Payless

1 location

Avis

3 locations

Budget

4 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 December 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

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

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