Car Hire at Des Moines International Airport

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Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, USA - Iowa
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Des Moines International Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 49.51 / per day
Des Moines International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan or comparable
Toyota Corolla Sedan
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£ 64.58 / per day
Des Moines International Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 64.86 / per day
Des Moines International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 52.58 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Des Moines International Airport
Full-size
Nissan Altima or comparable
Nissan Altima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 58.85 / per day
Des Moines International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 64.88 / per day
Des Moines International Airport
Premium Crossover
Volkswagen Atlas or comparable
Volkswagen Atlas
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 65.04 / per day
Des Moines International Airport
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 81.83 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 02:45 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£ 63 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 gasoline price
£ 0.65 per litre or £ 2.46 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.56 per litre or £ 2.13 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 0.76 per litre or £ 2.87 / 1 gallon

Airport information

Score
7.7
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 9.3
  • Facilities and services 7.3
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Dining and car hire services 6.8
  • Lounge 6.8

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • IATA: DSM
  • ICAO: KDSM
  • Name: Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
  • Distance from the city centre: 3 miles / 4.8 km

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In which month is car hire at Des Moines International Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Des Moines International Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Des Moines International Airport
January
February
£ 50.93
March
April
£ 52.87
May
June
July
August
£ 62.51
September
October
£ 45.38
November
December
The best month to hire a car at Des Moines International Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £ 45.38 per day. This is 14% less than the yearly average and 27% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £ 62.51 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.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Des Moines International Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in September, the average hire length is 13 days, while in November, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Des Moines International Airport
January
February
8
March
April
6
May
June
July
August
13
September
October
3
November
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Des Moines International Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Des Moines International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at Des Moines International Airport in March in comparison to hiring a car in in September.
Monthly searches at Des Moines International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
133%
March
April
133%
May
June
July
August
67%
September
October
67%
November
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Hertz, Payless, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Premium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £ 50 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Payless Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
Hertz Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Chrysler 300 4 2 Premium cars
Hertz Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£ 62.76
Lowest daily price
£ 49.51
Total cars available
278

Top 7 Hire Companies at Des Moines International Airport in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
8448164385
5800 FLEUR DR,
£ 50 - £ 204
Budget
Budget
Good 7.8
+15152872612
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed:08:00-23:30
Thu:08:00-23:30
Fri:08:00-23:30
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.8
+18449960646
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
£ 64 - £ 182
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7
5152565848
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:30-18:00
Tue:08:30-18:00
Wed:08:30-18:00
Thu:08:30-18:00
Fri:08:30-18:00
Sat:08:30-16:00
Sun:08:30-18:00
National
National
Good 7.7
+18448164384
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
£ 64 - £ 212
Avis
Avis
Good 7.6
+15152565623
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed:08:00-23:30
Thu:08:00-23:30
Fri:08:00-23:30
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:30
Payless
Payless
Good 7.5
5152565228
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed:08:00-23:30
Thu:08:00-23:30
Fri:08:00-23:30
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:30
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