Car Hire in Iowa

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

The Eastern Iowa Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
RON 251.19 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RON 298.81 per day
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
RON 307.50 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
RON 412.30 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

The Eastern Iowa Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
RON 424.63 per day
Sioux Gateway Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or comparable
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
RON 576.91 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or comparable
Hyundai Genesis
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
RON 430.47 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
RON 251.19 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:41 on 09/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
RON 369 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
56 - 72 km/h or 35 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
RON 3.90 per litre or RON 14.75 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 3.20 per litre or RON 12.13 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 5.67 per litre or RON 21.48 per gallon

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Iowa the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Iowa fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Iowa
RON 197.16
January
RON 187.21
February
RON 274.85
March
RON 195.89
April
RON 283.38
May
RON 268.30
June
RON 309.88
July
RON 204.37
August
RON 159.64
September
RON 198.79
October
RON 145.27
November
RON 180.20
December
The best month to hire a car in Iowa is November — when the average price for a hire is RON 145.27 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is RON 309.88 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Iowa?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in November — an average of 24 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in August — an average of 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Iowa
5
January
14
February
10
March
5
April
6
May
6
June
5
July
4
August
4
September
4
October
24
November
8
December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Iowa?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Iowa, February is the most popular, while July is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Iowa Compared to the Yearly Average
144%
January
211%
February
100%
March
211%
April
67%
May
100%
June
11%
July
89%
August
22%
September
33%
October
89%
November
122%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 18
Airport locations 6
Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price RON 251 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 2 1 Small cars
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
RON 369.14
Lowest daily price
RON 251.19
Total cars available
527

Top 9 suppliers in Iowa in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
3 locations
RON 407 - RON 704
Payless
Payless
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
RON 407 - RON 704
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
9 locations
RON 407 - RON 704
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
8 locations
RON 251 - RON 450
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
7 locations
RON 251 - RON 450
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
3 locations
RON 416 - RON 777
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
3 locations
RON 411 - RON 707
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
8 locations
RON 308 - RON 1,472
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
10 locations
RON 299 - RON 1,468
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