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Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines from £40
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Des Moines with a pick-up date of 25/10 and drop-off date of 28/10. 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.
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Des Moines car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Des Moines. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.69 |
Average price per day | £48 |
Cheapest price per day | £40 |
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 15 August 2025.
There are, in total, 17 car hire locations in Des Moines that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £40/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Des Moines hire providers:
Economy
£40+
Intermediate
£70+
Standard
£73+
Full-size
£44+
People carrier
£97+
Full-size SUV
£103+
Compact SUV
£43+
Intermediate SUV
£46+
Compare car hire deals in Des Moines by type
Here are the best Des Moines small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Des Moines medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Des Moines large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Des Moines SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Vauxhall Corsa£40/day
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Best car hire deals found in Des Moines
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 £67. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Vauxhall Corsa£40/day
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MG HS£43/day
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Volkswagen California Beach£44/day
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Cheapflights insights for Des Moines car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Des Moines, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines?
For the best savings on car hire in Des Moines, make your reservation 62 days before pickup. The average price then is just £42/day – about 35% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Des Moines?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Des Moines is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.4/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Hertz
7.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Des Moines?
Planning to hire a car in Des Moines? January is the cheapest month, costing about £41 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £62. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£41
February
£41
March
£46
April
£43
May
£54
June
£61
July
£62
August
£52
September
£44
October
£44
November
£43
December
£46
What car do most people hire in Des Moines?
SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in Des Moines. Standard (Ford Edge) and Intermediate (Nissan Rogue) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Des Moines.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Des Moines?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Des Moines at 2.
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 15 August 2025.
National
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
26 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.6
Hertz
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.4
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.3
Payless
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
7.0
Avis
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.9
Budget
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
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 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Des Moines?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £48/day when booking a car hire in Des Moines. The absolute best deal a user found was for £28/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Budget?
Hiring a car in Des Moines for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £333/week on 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 does it cost to rent a car in Des Moines for a month?
The average cost of a car hire in Des Moines for a month is £1,425. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
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 Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Des Moines. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Des Moines for as low as £0/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Des Moines
Browse car hires by fuel type in Des Moines. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Des Moines. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Des Moines. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£56+).
Electric
£65+
Hybrid
£56+