Car Rental in Iowa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$51.25
/ per day
Des Moines International Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$63.36
/ per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue
or similar
$67.17
/ per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Chevrolet Colorado
or similar
$67.64
/ per day
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Des Moines International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150
or similar
$71.05
/ per day
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$53.43
/ per day
Des Moines International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3
or similar
$70.87
/ per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Luxury
Cadillac XTS
or similar
$89.88
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:45 on 2024-04-21. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$67 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 gasoline price
$0.99 per liter or $3.75 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 / 1 gallon
Top 3 Most Popular Cities in Iowa
Top 2 Most Popular Locations in Iowa
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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Iowa
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Iowa is February — when rental costs average $49.66 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $78.10 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.
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 September — an average of 13 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in November — an average of 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Iowa
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 May, while the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Iowa by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
Car rental locations | 27 |
Airport locations | 6 |
Popular suppliers | Hertz, Payless, Alamo |
Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Large cars, Premium cars |
Lowest price | $51 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Payless | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Hertz | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Alamo | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Hertz | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Alamo | Chrysler 300 | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
7.8 / 10
Lowest rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$66.83
Lowest daily price
$51.25
Total cars available
1371
Top 8 Suppliers in Iowa in 2024
Enterprise
18 locations
$67 - $238
Alamo
3 locations
$63 - $231
Budget
8 locations
$51 - $134
Hertz
10 locations
National
3 locations
$69 - $240
Avis
9 locations
Dollar
1 location
$67 - $103
Payless
1 location
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