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Cheap Car Hire in Iowa from £36

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 Iowa with a pick-up date of 4/9 and drop-off date of 8/9. 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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Iowa car hires in 2026

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 4 August 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£53

Cheapest price per day

£36
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Popular car types in Iowa

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Iowa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Iowa this past week from 18,072 hire locations out of 393 hire agencies. Prices for a Iowa small car hire start from £36/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

£39+

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Compact

Compact

£36+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£39+

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Standard

Standard

£90+

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Full-size

Full-size

£48+

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People carrier

People carrier

£61+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£70+

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Premium

Premium

£60+

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Luxury

Luxury

£83+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

£61+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£43+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£45+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£47+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£47+

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Best car hire deals found in Iowa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Iowa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Iowa with an average daily rate of £58. Data was last updated on 4 August 2026.
Citroen C4 Cactus£36/day
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Citroen C4 Cactus
Found 08/03/26
Mini Hatch£39/day
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Mini Hatch
Found 08/02/26
Peugeot 208£39/day
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Peugeot 208
Found 08/02/26

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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £42, which is about 34% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is National (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 8.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.0

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 £35. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £59 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 £35. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £59 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

£35

February

£42

March

£50

April

£49

May

£49

June

£59

July

£57

August

£46

September

£48

October

£46

November

£42

December

£44

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Iowa, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 17 pickup locations in Iowa to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 August 2026.
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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 4 August 2026.

National

1 location
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Dollar

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Alamo

1 location
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Hertz

4 locations
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Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Payless

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Iowa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £77/day when booking a car hire in Iowa. The absolute best deal a user found was for £50/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Hiring a car in Iowa for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £641/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 £2,745, with the average price for a rental being around £92 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 78% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Iowa.

Car hires by fuel type in Iowa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Iowa. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iowa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£54+).

Electric

Electric

£56+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£54+

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Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Hire a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Brooklyn
Queens
Ronkonkoma
Yonkers
Mahwah
North Bergen
Bronx
Jersey City
Rutherford
North Wales
Garden City
Staten Island
Norwalk
Carlstadt
Elizabeth
Rahway
Fort Lee
Secaucus
Carteret
West New York

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