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Iowa car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$81

Cheapest price per day

$61
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Popular car types in Iowa

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There are currently 18,122 hire locations operating in Iowa spread across 397 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Iowa is SUV at $61 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

$85+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$92+

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Standard

Standard

$65+

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Full-size

Full-size

$75+

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People mover

People mover

$113+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$118+

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Premium

Premium

$104+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$162+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$89+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$182+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$61+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$71+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$84+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$100+

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Best car hire deals found in Iowa

Toyota C-HR$61/day
Toyota C-HR
Found 09/08/26
Toyota Corolla$65/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/08/26
Ford Ranger$71/day
Ford Ranger
Found 09/08/26

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 59 days before pickup. The average price then is just $75/day – about 9% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is Dollar (rated 8.3/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.6
Avis
Avis
6.4

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa is January, when you can expect to pay $71/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June ($116/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

$71

February

$79

March

$98

April

$97

May

$108

June

$116

July

$115

August

$109

September

$89

October

$90

November

$79

December

$75

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Iowa. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Iowa

Dollar

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
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Hertz

2 locations
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Avis

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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Thrifty

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Iowa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $81/day when booking a car hire in Iowa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $63/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 5.

  • 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 $767 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Iowa for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Iowa can be found for about $3,289, with the average price for a rental being around $110 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 47% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Iowa.

Car hires by fuel type in Iowa

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iowa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($59+).

Electric

Electric

$67+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$59+

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Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Hire a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
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