Car Hire at Des Moines International Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
NOK 573.08 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
NOK 653.75 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
NOK 960.48 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
NOK 970.17 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
NOK 998.99 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or comparable
NOK 675.95 per day
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or comparable
NOK 926.23 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
NOK 1,163.04 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:28 on 28/06/2025. 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
NOK 865 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
NOK 7.86 per litre or NOK 29.76 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 7.05 per litre or NOK 26.71 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 8.97 per litre or NOK 33.95 per gallon
Airport information
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
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Des Moines International Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Des Moines International Airport 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 at Des Moines International Airport
The best month to hire a car at Des Moines International Airport is April — when the average price for a hire is NOK 587.61 per day. This is 19% less than the yearly average and 40% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is NOK 984.58 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Des Moines International Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in May, the average hire length is 14 days, while in March, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Des Moines International Airport
What 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 in March in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Des Moines International Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Avis |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Premium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | NOK 573 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Audi A4 | 2 | 3 | Premium cars |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 4 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Audi Q5 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
NOK 865.17
Lowest daily price
NOK 573.08
Total cars available
210
Top 6 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2025
Alamo
8448164385
5800 FLEUR DR,
NOK 949 - NOK 1,597
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18449960646
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
NOK 959 - NOK 1,500
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Hertz
+15152565848
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
NOK 959 - NOK 1,500
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:59
Tue:
08:00 - 23:59
Wed:
08:00 - 23:59
Thu:
08:00 - 23:59
Fri:
08:00 - 23:59
Sat:
08:00 - 23:59
Sun:
08:00 - 23:59
Avis
+15152565623
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
NOK 654 - NOK 3,128
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
National
+18448164384
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
NOK 968 - NOK 1,665
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Budget
+15152872612
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
NOK 573 - NOK 3,219
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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