Car Rental in Des Moines
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Des Moines International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$58.65
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$63.09
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$64.51
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$306.78
per day
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Des Moines International Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$61.48
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$75.80
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$88.44
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
$94.76
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:39 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
$102 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.70 per liter or $2.65 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.89 per liter or $3.37 per gallon
Top 2 cities near Des Moines
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166.6 km / 103.5 miles away
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244.8 km / 152.1 miles away
Top 2 locations near Des Moines
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166.6 km / 103.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines?
Car rental prices in Des Moines vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Des Moines
The cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is March (when prices average $62.43 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $240.99).
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 usual rental length in Des Moines?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in June, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Des Moines
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Des Moines?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Des Moines is March, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Des Moines by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | Premium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $59 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Nissan Maxima | 5 | 3 | Premium cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
National
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$101.69
Lowest daily price
$58.65
Total cars available
398
Top 6 suppliers in Des Moines in 2024
Hertz
1 location
Avis
1 location
Alamo
1 location
$59 - $210
Budget
1 location
$303 - $352
Enterprise
1 location
$62 - $270
National
1 location
$63 - $272
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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