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 £51. 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
£36
March
£45
April
£39
May
£38
June
£43
July
£51
August
£47
September
£37
October
£39
November
£41
December
£41
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 Full-size cars (Chevrolet Suburban 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 3 October 2025.
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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 3 October 2025.
Which car hire providers are at Des Moines Airport?
There are 9 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 (8.8)Hertz (7.6)Dollar (7.3)Payless (6.8)Avis (6.5)Budget (6.3)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Des Moines Airport for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the top picks at Des Moines Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about £374 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.