Cheapflights insights for Des Moines car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Des Moines, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just $84/day – about 28% less than the yearly average.
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 8.6/10 with 6 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 $83 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $126. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$83
February
$86
March
$93
April
$87
May
$110
June
$125
July
$126
August
$111
September
$90
October
$89
November
$87
December
$93
What car do most people hire in Des Moines?
SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
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 16 settembre 2025.
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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 16 settembre 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around $599 per 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.
Car hires by fuel type in Des Moines
Browse car hires by fuel type in Des Moines. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Des Moines. Deals were last updated on 16 settembre 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Des Moines. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($55+).
Electric
$55+
Hybrid
$60+