Popular car types in Iowa
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Iowa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Economy
$74+
Full-size
$77+
People mover
$129+
Full-size SUV
$121+
Premium SUV
$164+
Compact SUV
$118+
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 $91/day – about 25% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Iowa?
Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Iowa with deals as low as $63.85/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $72.86/day.
What is the best car rental company in Iowa?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 43 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.6/10 with 68 reviews) 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 $95/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June ($135/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
$96
February
$95
March
$121
April
$105
May
$123
June
$135
July
$118
August
$116
September
$99
October
$103
November
$100
December
$117
What car do most people hire in Iowa?
SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Iowa. Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 14.
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 13 June 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 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 $447 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.
Car hires by fuel type in Iowa
Browse car hires by fuel type in Iowa. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.
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
$276+
Hybrid
$59+