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Popular car types in Des Moines Airport

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There are, in total, 18 car hire locations at Des Moines Airport that are operated by 14 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $63/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Des Moines Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$80+

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Compact

Compact

$80+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$82+

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Standard

Standard

$64+

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Full-size

Full-size

$87+

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People mover

People mover

$73+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$116+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$170+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$90+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$204+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$63+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$73+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$75+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$93+

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Best car hire deals found at Des Moines Airport

Hyundai Staria$73/day
Hyundai Staria
Found 09/14/26
Nissan X-Trail$75/day
Nissan X-Trail
Found 09/14/26
Audi Q2$73/day
Audi Q2
Found 09/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Des Moines Airport car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car at Des Moines Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Des Moines Airport, book about 17 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $63, which is about 14% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car hire company at Des Moines Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Des Moines Airport is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Dollar
Dollar
8.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Des Moines Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Des Moines Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $66 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $95. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$66

February

$67

March

$84

April

$74

May

$72

June

$81

July

$95

August

$88

September

$70

October

$74

November

$77

December

$77

What car do most people hire at Des Moines Airport?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines Airport. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Des Moines Airport?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Airport Van has the second-highest number of locations at Des Moines Airport at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Des Moines Airport

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

7.7
Good
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Budget

6.9
Okay
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Avis

6.4
Okay
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.2

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Des Moines Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $110/day when booking a car hire at Des Moines Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $70/day from Provider's pick, booked on Sep. 12.

  • Which car hire providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 8 car hire providers located at Des Moines Airport. The following companies can be found near the Des Moines Airport car hire counter:National (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)Alamo (8.6)Hertz (7.7)Budget (6.9)Avis (6.4)Payless (6.4)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Des Moines Airport for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Des Moines Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $794 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Des Moines Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Des Moines Airport for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Des Moines Airport for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire at Des Moines Airport can be found for $3,403. You can find car hire deals to be on average $113 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Des Moines Airport

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$59+

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