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Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines

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Cheapflights insights for Des Moines car hires

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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 27 days before pickup. The average price then is just £40/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Des Moines?

Looking to hire a car in Des Moines? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £21.72/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £23.70/day.

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 8.5/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 £40 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £60. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£40

February

£41

March

£45

April

£42

May

£53

June

£60

July

£57

August

£50

September

£42

October

£43

November

£42

December

£45

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 1 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Des Moines, including National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

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

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

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 reviews2 locations
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

Avis

6.2
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

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 1 July 2025.
  • 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 £167/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.

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