Car Rental in Iowa

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Cheapest car rental rates

The Eastern Iowa Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$52.39 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$56.79 per day
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$64.59 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$95.20 per day

Most popular car rental deals

The Eastern Iowa Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$98.05 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$106.35 per day
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$92.58 per day
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Luxury
Hyundai Genesis or similar
Hyundai Genesis
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$93.99 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:29 AM on 6/22/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$82 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
56 - 72 km/h or 35 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.92 per liter or $3.48 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.73 per liter or $2.76 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa?

The cost of renting a car in Iowa varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Iowa
$44.75
January
$42.49
February
$62.38
March
$44.46
April
$64.32
May
$79.70
June
$70.33
July
$46.39
August
$36.23
September
$45.12
October
$32.97
November
$40.90
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Iowa is November — when rental costs average $32.97 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $79.70 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the average rental length 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 rental days in Iowa
5
January
14
February
10
March
5
April
6
May
7
June
5
July
4
August
4
September
4
October
24
November
8
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Iowa?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Iowa, the most popular month is February, while the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Iowa by pick-up date relative to the average
146%
January
213%
February
101%
March
213%
April
67%
May
90%
June
11%
July
90%
August
22%
September
34%
October
90%
November
123%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 18
Airport locations 6
Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $52 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium 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 Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$82.49
Lowest daily price
$52.39
Total cars available
698

Top 9 suppliers in Iowa in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
3 locations
$94 - $280
Payless
Payless
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$94 - $280
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$95 - $244
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
8 locations
$65 - $340
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
10 locations
$65 - $340
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
8 locations
$52 - $121
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
7 locations
$52 - $121
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$96 - $261
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
10 locations
$57 - $340
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