Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Des Moines. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 September 2026.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.68 |
Average price per day | $110 |
Cheapest price per day | $77 |
At $77/day, van is the cheapest car type available for hire in Des Moines in the past week. Out of 14 car hire agencies operating in Des Moines, there are, in total, 18 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:
Economy
$97+
Compact
$81+
Intermediate
$83+
Full-size
$101+
People mover
$77+
Full-size SUV
$104+
Premium
$106+
Passenger van
$162+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Des Moines, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$72
February
$80
March
$100
April
$98
May
$110
June
$118
July
$117
August
$111
September
$91
October
$91
November
$80
December
$76
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $110/day when booking a car hire in Des Moines. The absolute best deal a user found was for $70/day from Provider's pick, booked on Sep. 12.
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around $795 per week on average.
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.
The average cost of a car hire in Des Moines for a month is $3,406. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Des Moines, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the People mover as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Des Moines in October, prices are $149 per day on average.
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 ($52+).
Electric
$52+
Hybrid
$59+