Car Rental in Iowa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
The Eastern Iowa Airport Car Rental
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar


$57.18
/ per day
Des Moines International Airport Car Rental
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks
or similar


$61.41
/ per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar


$59.09
/ per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar


$61.95
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
The Eastern Iowa Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Nissan Altima
or similar


$63.85
/ per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport Car Rental
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar


$76.25
/ per day
Des Moines International Airport Car Rental
Full-size Elite
Infiniti Q50
or similar


$94.04
/ per day
Des Moines International Airport Car Rental
Luxury
Cadillac XTS
or similar


$94.04
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:38 on 2023-09-22. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$70.98 / per day
Average car rental length
13 days
Speed limit within town
56 - 72 km/h
35 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h
55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
$0.99 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.44 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.79 per liter
Top 3 Most Popular Cities in Iowa
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Car Rental in Des Moines from $57.57 per day
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Car Rental in Cedar Rapids from $57.57 per day
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Car Rental in Sioux City from $57.57 per day
Top 2 Most Popular Locations in Iowa
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Car Rental at Des Moines International Airport from $57.57 per day
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Car Rental at The Eastern Iowa Airport from $57.57 per day
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 April — when rental costs average $53.81 per day. This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 30% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $76.73 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 April — an average of 28 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in May — an average of 5 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 April.
Monthly searches in Iowa by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
Car rental locations | 3 |
Airport locations | 3 |
Popular suppliers | Payless, Alamo, Hertz |
Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs |
Lowest price | $57 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alamo | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Alamo | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Hertz | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Payless | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Budget
8.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Payless
8.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$70.98
Lowest daily price
$57.18
Total cars available
90
Top 7 Suppliers in Iowa in 2023

Alamo
3 locations
$57 - $156

Budget
1 location

Enterprise
3 locations

Hertz
2 locations

National
3 locations
$61 - $160

Avis
3 locations

Payless
1 location
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