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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

The Eastern Iowa Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$56.76 per day
Dubuque Regional Airport
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$58.08 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$58.63 per day
Dubuque Regional Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$61.78 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

The Eastern Iowa Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$64.64 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$80.41 per day
Dubuque Regional Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$68.42 per day
Des Moines International Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$94.72 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:38 AM on 12/14/24. 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
$68 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.74 per liter or $2.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.38 per liter or $5.22 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
January
$48.71
February
$62.41
March
April
May
$136.04
June
$64.06
July
$42.25
August
$33.00
September
$41.10
October
$30.03
November
$44.80
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Iowa is November — when rental costs average $30.03 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $136.04 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
January
7
February
8
March
April
May
5
June
5
July
4
August
4
September
4
October
24
November
6
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 August, while the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Iowa by pick-up date relative to the average
January
62%
February
62%
March
April
May
62%
June
31%
July
248%
August
62%
September
93%
October
248%
November
31%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 17
Airport locations 6
Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo, Hertz
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars
Lowest price $57 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Maxima 5 3 Premium cars
Hertz Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Avis
7.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
National
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$67.93
Lowest daily price
$56.76
Total cars available
951

Top 8 suppliers in Iowa in 2024

Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
9 locations
$60 - $264
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
8 locations
$58 - $352
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
10 locations
$58 - $352
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
8 locations
$57 - $129
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 1 review
7 locations
$57 - $129
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.7 / 4 reviews
3 locations
$59 - $209
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$62 - $270
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$63 - $272
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