Downtown

Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Des Moines from $76

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 11/8 and drop-off date of 18/8. 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 30 July 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$105

Cheapest price per day

$76

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 30 July 2025.
Toyota Corolla$76/day
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Toyota Corolla
Mazda CX-7$91/day
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Mazda CX-7
Mitsubishi Mirage$94/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage

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 65 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $97, which is about 38% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 8.4/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $89 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $141. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$94

February

$89

March

$98

April

$95

May

$118

June

$138

July

$141

August

$120

September

$95

October

$101

November

$91

December

$100

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

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

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.6
Good
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

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

6.5

Value

7.0

Avis

6.2
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Budget

6.2
Okay
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

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 30 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

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