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Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines from $87
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 Des Moines with a pick-up date of 17/10 and drop-off date of 20/10. 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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Popular car types in Des Moines
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Des Moines and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
At $87/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Des Moines in the past week. Out of 13 car hire agencies operating in Des Moines, there are, in total, 17 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:
Economy
$130+
Intermediate
$139+
Full-size
$93+
People mover
$158+
Full-size SUV
$173+
Pick-up truck
$141+
Supplier choice
$86+
Compact SUV
$87+
Compare car hire deals in Des Moines by type
Here are the best Des Moines small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Des Moines SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia Picanto$130/day
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Best car hire deals found in Des Moines
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Des Moines. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Des Moines with an average daily rate of $128. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Nissan Juke$87/day
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Jeep Renegade$92/day
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BMW i4$93/day
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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 62 days before pickup. The average price then is just $87/day – about 33% 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 8.4/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Hertz
7.6
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 $84 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $129. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$84
February
$86
March
$95
April
$89
May
$112
June
$127
July
$129
August
$110
September
$94
October
$90
November
$89
December
$95
What car do most people hire in Des Moines?
Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines. Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder 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 29 August 2025.
National
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
26 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.6
Hertz
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.4
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.3
Payless
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
7.0
Avis
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.9
Budget
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
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 29 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around $539 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Des Moines. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Des Moines. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($56+).
Electric
$59+
Hybrid
$56+