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Cheap Car Hire in Iowa from $89

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Iowa car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$92

Cheapest price per day

$89
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Popular car types in Iowa

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There are currently 18,108 hire locations operating in Iowa spread across 395 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Iowa is small car at $89 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

$89+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$93+

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Full-size

Full-size

$96+

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Luxury

Luxury

$139+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$96+

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Best car hire deals found in Iowa

Hyundai i30$89/day
Hyundai i30
Found 11/09/26
Hyundai Avante$93/day
Hyundai Avante
Found 11/09/26
LDV D90$96/day
LDV D90
Found 11/09/26

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 78 days before pickup. The average price then is just $77/day – about 12% 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 National (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 8.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Alamo
Alamo
7.9

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 $73/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June ($122/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

$73

February

$83

March

$102

April

$102

May

$114

June

$122

July

$121

August

$115

September

$98

October

$105

November

$85

December

$79

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox 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).

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Top hire agencies in Iowa

National

3 locations
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Dollar

6 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

13 locations
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Alamo

3 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Payless

1 location
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Budget

6 locations
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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 $92/day when booking a car hire in Iowa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $66/day from Hertz, booked on Nov. 7.

  • 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 $807 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 $3,458, with the average price for a rental being around $115 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 ($50+).

Electric

Electric

$62+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$50+

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Travelling to a place near Iowa?

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

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