Iowa

Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa

Des Moines, IA, United States
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Des Moines, IA, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Iowa?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Iowa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

January

RM 260

February

RM 250

March

RM 288

April

RM 269

May

RM 302

June

RM 335

July

RM 354

August

RM 326

September

RM 274

October

RM 283

November

RM 278

December

RM 274

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 rental in Iowa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Iowa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

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 28 March 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
127 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.6
Good
153 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
51 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.7

Budget

6.8
Okay
63 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
62 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.9

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

7.3
Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.6

Payless

6.8
Okay
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iowa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Priceless (9.2 rating) and Silvercar (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iowa.

  • What are petrol prices like in Iowa?

    The average price of petrol in Iowa is RM 4.69/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 211 and RM 304 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 RM 1,559 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 44% to make it a great deal in Iowa. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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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