Iowa

Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa

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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 244% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 45 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.4/10 with 66 reviews) 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 248/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is July (RM 379/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 256

February

RM 248

March

RM 323

April

RM 289

May

RM 344

June

RM 378

July

RM 379

August

RM 310

September

RM 285

October

RM 280

November

RM 281

December

RM 355

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Luxury (Audi A4) 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 18 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 12.

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 2 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
45 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.4
Good
66 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

6.3
Okay
30 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.9

Budget

5.9
Fair
41 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Dollar

7.6
Good
9 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 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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