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Cheap Car Hire in Iowa

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Iowa car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Iowa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 September 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa?

To get the best deal on car hire in Iowa, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £42, which is about 35% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Iowa?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Iowa with deals as low as £27.71/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £43.97/day.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 33 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.2/10 with 50 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa?

At Iowa, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £37. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Iowa, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £37. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£37

February

£41

March

£47

April

£44

May

£50

June

£60

July

£58

August

£49

September

£49

October

£46

November

£48

December

£46

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Iowa. Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Suburban or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 7.

Top hire agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 1 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
33 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.2
Good
50 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Budget

6.1
Okay
34 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
15 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.5

Dollar

7.6
Good
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.0

Avis

6.8
Okay
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Iowa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire in Iowa. The absolute best deal a user found was for £28/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Iowa for a week from Hertz?

    Hiring a car in Iowa for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £401/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Iowa for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Iowa for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Iowa can be found for about £1,719, with the average price for a rental being around £57 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 52% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Iowa.

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Hire a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Brooklyn
Queens
Jersey City
Yonkers
Elizabeth
North Bergen
Bronx
Mount Laurel
Secaucus
Weehawken
Bayonne
Fairfield
Carlstadt
Staten Island
North Wales
Carteret
Fort Lee
Rutherford
Englewood
West New York

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