Iowa

Cheap Car Hire in Iowa

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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iowa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa?

For the best savings on car hire in Iowa, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $100/day – about 37% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is National (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 8.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa is February, when you can expect to pay $85/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June ($133/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$93

February

$85

March

$115

April

$104

May

$121

June

$133

July

$133

August

$115

September

$108

October

$97

November

$105

December

$128

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 18 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 12.

Top hire agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 7 November 2025.

National

3 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

18 locations

Dollar

7 locations

Hertz

12 locations

Payless

1 location

Avis

10 locations

Budget

9 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Iowa for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Iowa, offering car hire for around $552 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Iowa however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Hire a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Brooklyn
Secaucus
Fort Lee
Queens
Jersey City
Princeton

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