Car Hire in Iowa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
RON 251.19 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
RON 298.81 per day
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
RON 307.50 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
RON 412.30 per day
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The Eastern Iowa Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
RON 424.63 per day
Sioux Gateway Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or comparable
RON 576.91 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or comparable
RON 430.47 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
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
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.
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
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
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
3 locations
RON 407 - RON 704
Payless
1 location
RON 407 - RON 704
Hertz
9 locations
RON 407 - RON 704
Dollar
8 locations
RON 251 - RON 450
Thrifty
7 locations
RON 251 - RON 450
National
3 locations
RON 416 - RON 777
Enterprise
3 locations
RON 411 - RON 707
Avis
8 locations
RON 308 - RON 1,472
Budget
10 locations
RON 299 - RON 1,468
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