Des Moines

Cheap Car Rentals in Des Moines

Des Moines, IA, United States
Apr 25 — May 2
Driver's age: 26-65
Des Moines, IA, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Des Moines?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Des Moines and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on April 18, 2024.

January

₱3,145

February

₱3,031

March

₱3,545

April

₱3,431

May

₱3,660

June

₱4,060

July

₱4,289

August

₱3,946

September

₱3,317

October

₱3,431

November

₱3,374

December

₱3,317

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Des Moines

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Des Moines to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 18, 2024.

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 April 18, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Des Moines, such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

8.8
Very good
42 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very good
59 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.6
Good
36 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Budget

6.8
Okay
32 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

National

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.9
Okay
9 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.5

Payless

6.9
Okay
25 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Avis

6.2
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.5

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 April 18, 2024.

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Des Moines.

  • What are gas prices like in Des Moines?

    The average gas price in Des Moines is ₱58.34/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,625 and ₱3,792 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Des Moines for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 47% to make it a great deal in Des Moines. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the 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.

  • What car do most people rent in Des Moines?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Premium (BMW 3 Series) in Des Moines, making it the most popular option.

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