Car Rental in Des Moines

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Hyundai Venue


Kia Soul


Volkswagen Jetta


Chevrolet Equinox


Kia Rio


Kia Soul


Kia Rio


Ford Edge


Ford Edge


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota RAV4


Toyota RAV4


Volkswagen Jetta


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Versa


Mitsubishi Mirage


Toyota Corolla


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Versa


Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Rogue


Toyota Corolla


Nissan Versa


Mitsubishi Mirage


Toyota Corolla Sedan


Toyota Tacoma


Hyundai Kona


Chevrolet Malibu


Hyundai Elantra


Chevrolet Equinox


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Toyota Corolla


Chrysler Pacifica


Toyota Corolla


Ford Explorer


Toyota Tacoma


Hyundai Kona


Chevrolet Malibu


Chevrolet Equinox


Toyota Tacoma


Hyundai Kona


Chevrolet Malibu


Dodge Durango


Chevrolet Equinox


Toyota Corolla


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Des Moines
- Top 20 locations near Des Moines
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Des Moines and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Des Moines in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 20 cities near Des Moines
- West Des Moines7.3 km / 4.54 miles away
- Urbandale8.4 km / 5.22 miles away
- Johnstonfrom $60.00 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Ankenyfrom $90.39 per day15.9 km / 9.88 miles away
- Waukee21.8 km / 13.55 miles away
- Ames49.7 km / 30.88 miles away
- Pella62.3 km / 38.71 miles away
- Marshalltown78.5 km / 48.78 miles away
- Fort Dodge110.6 km / 68.72 miles away
- Ottumwa119.4 km / 74.19 miles away
- Griswold132.1 km / 82.08 miles away
- Cedar Falls142.9 km / 88.79 miles away
- Waterloofrom $61.18 per day146.1 km / 90.78 miles away
- Coralville168.6 km / 104.76 miles away
- Cedar Rapidsfrom $52.71 per day170.8 km / 106.13 miles away
- Iowa City174.3 km / 108.3 miles away
- Mason City177.6 km / 110.36 miles away
- Charles City180.2 km / 111.97 miles away
- Burlingtonfrom $61.40 per day227.4 km / 141.3 miles away
- Sioux Cityfrom $65.28 per day249 km / 154.72 miles away
Top 20 locations near Des Moines
- Des Moines International Airportfrom $60.44 per day6.8 km / 4.23 miles away
- West Des Moines Downtown7.3 km / 4.54 miles away
- Urbandale Downtown8.4 km / 5.22 miles away
- Johnston Downtownfrom $60.00 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Ankeny Regional Airport Area12.5 km / 7.77 miles away
- Ankeny Downtownfrom $90.39 per day15.9 km / 9.88 miles away
- Waukee Downtown21.8 km / 13.55 miles away
- Ames Downtown49.7 km / 30.88 miles away
- Pella Downtown62.3 km / 38.71 miles away
- Marshalltown Downtown78.5 km / 48.78 miles away
- Fort Dodge Downtown110.6 km / 68.72 miles away
- Ottumwa Downtown119.4 km / 74.19 miles away
- Griswold Downtown132.1 km / 82.08 miles away
- Cedar Falls South142.1 km / 88.3 miles away
- Cedar Falls Downtown142.9 km / 88.79 miles away
- Waterloo Downtown146.1 km / 90.78 miles away
- The Eastern Iowa Airportfrom $52.71 per day162.1 km / 100.72 miles away
- Southeast Iowa Regional Airportfrom $61.40 per day228 km / 141.67 miles away
- Sioux Gateway Airportfrom $65.28 per day245.3 km / 152.42 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Des Moines and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $107 | A good deal $63 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$90
in January
$59
in February
$53
in March
$87
in May
$64
in June
$56
in August
$60
in September
$57
in November
$65
in December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is March (when prices average $53.33 per day). This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $90.23).
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 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 February, and the least popular is January.
0.3 times in January
2.1 times in February
0.3 times in March
0.7 times in May
1.4 times in June
0.7 times in August
0.3 times in September
1.4 times in November
1.7 times in December
What’s the usual rental length in Des Moines?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.
1 day in January
5 days in February
7 days in March
11 days in May
7 days in June
10 days in August
15 days in September
6 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Payless |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $60 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Audi Q5 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 2 | 2 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Payless | Hyundai Venue | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Transit | 5 | 2 | Van |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large car |
| Avis | Genesis G70 | 4 | 2 | Premium car |
Car rental statistics
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