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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$62.47
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.50
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.99
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Mazda CX-50
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$67.85
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$66.58
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$67.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$67.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$74.94
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$77.98
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$88.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
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Toyota Crown
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$118.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Cadillac CT5
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$121.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
5800 Fleur Dr
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top location near Des Moines International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Des Moines International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$114 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
$0.80 per liter or $3.03 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
Airport info
Name
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
IATA
DSM
ICAO
KDSM
Distance from city
3 miles / 4.8 km
Overall rating
7.7 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.6
Check-in and departures
9.3
Terminal facilities
7.3
Wi-Fi
7.3
Restaurants and car rental services
6.8
Lounge
6.8
Top location near Des Moines International Airport
- The Eastern Iowa Airportfrom $82.23 per day166.6 km / 103.52 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
2540 Leland Avenue,
B
Enterprise
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
C
Hertz
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
D
National
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
E
Payless
5800 Fleur Drive
When to book at Des Moines International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Des Moines International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Des Moines International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $46 | A good deal $101 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day at Des Moines International Airport
$103
$52
$0
$89
in January
Jan
$58
in February
Feb
$53
in March
Mar
Apr
$67
in May
May
$94
in June
Jun
$84
in July
Jul
$52
in August
Aug
$59
in September
Sep
Oct
$56
in November
Nov
$64
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport is August — when rental costs average $52.12 per day. This is -13% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $93.84 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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Des Moines International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Des Moines International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
1.9 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
Apr
Same as average in May
May
1.9 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
1.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Des Moines International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 15 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Des Moines International Airport
17
8
0
1 day in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
Apr
9 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
10 days in August
Aug
15 days in September
Sep
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Payless, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, small cars, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $94 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payless | Hyundai Venue | 4 | Small car |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Dodge Durango | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Audi Q5 | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Enterprise | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Transit | 5 | Van |
| Hertz | Kia K5 | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$114
Lowest daily price
$94
Total cars available
275
Top 7 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2026
Enterprise
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$98–$387
per day
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
+18449960646
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-23:59; 00:00-01:30
Tue
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Hertz
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$98–$387
per day
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
+15152565848
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Tue
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Wed
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Thu
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Fri
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Sat
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Sun
00:00-01:00; 07:00-00:00
Payless
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.0
$98–$387
per day
5800 Fleur Drive
5152565228
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:30
Tue
08:00-23:30
Wed
08:00-23:30
Thu
08:00-23:30
Fri
08:00-23:30
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-23:30
Alamo
8.2
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$94–$357
per day
2540 Leland Avenue,
8448164385
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue
00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
National
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$102–$383
per day
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
+18448164384
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-23:59; 00:00-01:30
Tue
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-01:30; 07:00-23:59
Avis
8.1
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$108–$380
per day
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
+15152565623
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:30
Tue
08:00-23:30
Wed
08:00-23:30
Thu
08:00-23:30
Fri
08:00-23:30
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-23:30
Budget
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$96–$378
per day
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
+15152872612
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-00:30
Tue
08:00-00:30
Wed
08:00-00:30
Thu
08:00-00:30
Fri
08:00-00:30
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-00:30
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