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Cheap Car Hire in Iowa from $57

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Iowa car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$82

Cheapest price per day

$57
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Popular car types in Iowa

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There are currently 18,118 hire locations operating in Iowa spread across 396 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Iowa is medium car at $57 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$65+

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Compact

Compact

$69+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$80+

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Standard

Standard

$57+

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Full-size

Full-size

$76+

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People mover

People mover

$73+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$106+

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Premium

Premium

$61+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$115+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$92+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$60+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$74+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$76+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$87+

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Best car hire deals found in Iowa

Hyundai i40$57/day
Hyundai i40
Found 09/01/26
Nissan Juke$60/day
Nissan Juke
Found 09/01/26
Audi A4$61/day
Audi A4
Found 09/01/26

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 84 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 cheapest car hire company in Iowa?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Iowa with deals as low as $52.15/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $53.94/day.

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
8.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.0

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 ($117/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

$80

March

$99

April

$98

May

$109

June

$117

July

$116

August

$110

September

$88

October

$89

November

$80

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).

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Top hire agencies in Iowa

National

3 locations
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Dollar

8 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

14 locations
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Alamo

3 locations
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Hertz

12 locations
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Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Avis

7 locations
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Payless

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 $82/day when booking a car hire in Iowa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $63/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 29.

  • 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 $773 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 $3,313, 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 ($50+).

Electric

Electric

$61+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$50+

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