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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Des Moines from $85
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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 4/11 and drop-off date of 6/11. 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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Downtown, Des Moines car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2025.
Most popular company | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most common car type | SUV |
Average price per day | $122 |
Cheapest price per day | $85 |
Best Downtown, Des Moines car hire deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 29 October 2025.
Mazda CX-3$85/day
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A/C
Kia Stonic$89/day
5
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A/C
BMW X1$101/day
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?
To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $85, which is about 18% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?
Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Downtown with deals as low as $51.09/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $54.62/day.
What is the best car rental company in Downtown?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Hertz
7.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?
Planning to hire a car in Downtown? February is the cheapest month, costing about $88 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $148. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$93
February
$88
March
$97
April
$94
May
$117
June
$137
July
$148
August
$129
September
$110
October
$105
November
$94
December
$99
Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?
Both Hertz and Thrifty have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Downtown, Des Moines
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
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
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.7
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
13 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.9
Budget
24 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.5
Avis
9 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.5
Downtown Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.
What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Des Moines?
At an average cost of $84/day, the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Des Moines is the Nissan Kicks. Based on our data, it’s 28% cheaper to rent a Nissan Kicks compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.
How much is a rental car in Downtown, Des Moines?
A rental car in Downtown, Des Moines costs $84/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as $85/day recently.