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Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines Airport from £49

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 20/6 and drop-off date of 21/6. 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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Popular car types in Des Moines Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Des Moines Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

There are 13 hire agencies servicing Des Moines Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 17 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire at Des Moines Airport with prices from £49 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire at Des Moines Airport:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Convertible

Convertible

£102+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Best car hire deals found at Des Moines Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Des Moines Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Des Moines Airport with an average daily rate of £71. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Audi A1£66/day
4
M
A/C
Audi A1
Aiways Aiways U5£66/day
2
M
A/C
Aiways Aiways U5
Vauxhall Astra£49/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra

Cheapflights insights for Des Moines Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Des Moines Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Des Moines Airport?

For the best savings on car hire at Des Moines Airport, make your reservation 17 days before pickup. The average price then is just £33/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car hire company at Des Moines Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Des Moines Airport is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Des Moines Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Des Moines Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about £35 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £50. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£35

February

£35

March

£44

April

£39

May

£38

June

£43

July

£50

August

£46

September

£37

October

£39

November

£40

December

£40

What car do most people hire at Des Moines Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Des Moines Airport are the following: SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar), Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Des Moines Airport?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Airport Van has the second-highest number of locations at Des Moines Airport at 1.

Top hire agencies in Des Moines Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Des Moines Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Des Moines Airport. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

7.9

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

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

Budget

6.3
Okay
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Des Moines Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Des Moines Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £38/day when booking a car hire at Des Moines Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £22/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 8.

  • Which car hire providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Des Moines Airport. The following companies can be found near the Des Moines Airport car hire counter:National (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)Alamo (8.7)Thrifty (8.0)Hertz (7.7)Dollar (7.3)Payless (6.9)Budget (6.3)Avis (6.2)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Des Moines Airport for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks at Des Moines Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about £265 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Des Moines Airport?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Des Moines Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Des Moines Airport for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire at Des Moines Airport is £1,137 (£38/day) on average.

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