Des Moines

Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines from £53

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Des Moines with a pick-up date of 27/7 and drop-off date of 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Des Moines, IA, United States
6 May — 13 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Mon 13/5
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Des Moines?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Des Moines 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 29 April 2024.

January

£44

February

£42

March

£49

April

£49

May

£51

June

£56

July

£60

August

£55

September

£46

October

£48

November

£47

December

£46

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines 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.

Popular car types in Des Moines

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Des Moines and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

There are, in total, 16 car hire locations in Des Moines that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £53/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Des Moines hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

£161+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£150+

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire in Des Moines

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Des Moines to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Small cars

£31 - £129

All Car Types

£42 - £112

To hire a small car in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £60/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Des Moines, the United States (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£129/day). In fact, April is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a small car saves you 9% 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. Here are the best Des Moines small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £60/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Des Moines, the United States (~£37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£178/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a medium car saves you 11% 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. Here are the best Des Moines medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £57/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Des Moines, the United States (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£119/day). In fact, October is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a large car saves you 15% 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. Here are the best Des Moines large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £59/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Des Moines, the United States (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£178/day). In fact, March is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a SUV saves you 12% 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. Here are the best Des Moines SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Citroen C3£87/day
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Citroen C3
Volkswagen Polo£90/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Kia Cee'd£94/day
4
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A/C
Kia Cee'd

Top hire agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Des Moines, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
42 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
59 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.6
Good
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Payless

7.0
Good
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.9
Okay
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.5

Avis

6.2
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.5

Best Des Moines car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Des Moines. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Des Moines with an average daily rate of £90. Data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Peruse the best Des Moines car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Vauxhall Astra£53/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Volvo V40£53/day
5
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A/C
Volvo V40
Peugeot 3008£67/day
5
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A/C
Peugeot 3008

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Des Moines?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Des Moines from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget (£53/day), Avis (£67/day), and Hertz (£85/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Des Moines.

  • What are petrol prices like in Des Moines?

    The average price of petrol in Des Moines is £0.84/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £37 and £54 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Des Moines for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £418/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines 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 46% to make it a great deal in Des Moines. 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 Des Moines?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Des Moines it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Des Moines for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Des Moines is £0. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Des Moines. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Des Moines for as low as £51/day.

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Luxury car hires in Des Moines

Find luxury car hire deals in Des Moines from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Des Moines cost an average of £119 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car hires in Des Moines. Verify the details of your hire before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Jaguar XF£78/day
5
4
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A/C
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£78/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Jaguar XF£91/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF

People carrier hires in Des Moines

Find people carrier hire deals in Des Moines from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Des Moines cost an average of £192 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a people carrier in the Des Moines area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Ford Galaxy£161/day
5
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A/C
Ford Galaxy
Ford Galaxy£179/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Ford Galaxy£181/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

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