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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 254, which is about 250% 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 8.5/10 with 43 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 67 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 259/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June (RM 385/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 268

February

RM 259

March

RM 322

April

RM 291

May

RM 342

June

RM 385

July

RM 331

August

RM 317

September

RM 273

October

RM 280

November

RM 276

December

RM 323

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) 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 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 13.

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 4 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
43 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.5
Good
67 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Budget

6.1
Okay
41 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

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
17 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
8 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
  • 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 RM 1,305 per week on average.

  • 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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