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How far in advance should I rent a car in Des Moines?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Des Moines, book about 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱3,070, which is about 4,708% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Des Moines?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Des Moines?

At Des Moines, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱3,070. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₱4,409 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Des Moines, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱3,070. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging ₱4,409 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱3,070

February

₱3,126

March

₱3,461

April

₱3,237

May

₱4,075

June

₱4,409

July

₱4,354

August

₱3,795

September

₱3,237

October

₱3,293

November

₱3,237

December

₱3,461

What car do most people rent in Des Moines?

Standard rentals (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines. Passenger van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium rentals (Nissan Maxima or similar).

Which car rental 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 rental agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Des Moines, such as National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car 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

8.2
Very good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

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

Budget

6.3
Okay
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on June 14, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Des Moines for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers rental cars in Des Moines for about ₱22,946 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

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

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