Car Rental at Des Moines International Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$58.63
per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$63.06
per day
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$64.48
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$306.65
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$61.45
per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$75.77
per day
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$88.40
per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
$94.72
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
Airport info
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- IATA: DSM
- ICAO: KDSM
- Name: Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Top location near Des Moines International Airport
-
166.6 km / 103.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Des Moines International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport is March — when rental costs average $62.41 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $240.88 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.
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 March the average rental period is 8 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Des Moines International Airport
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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Des Moines International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| 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
$101.64
Lowest daily price
$58.63
Total cars available
398
Top 6 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2024
Hertz
+15152565848
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:59
Thu:08:00 - 23:59
Fri:08:30 - 18:00
Sat:08:30 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
Avis
+15152565623
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
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
8448164385
5800 FLEUR DR,
$59 - $209
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Budget
+15152872612
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$303 - $352
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
Enterprise
+18449960646
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$62 - $270
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
National
+18448164384
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$63 - $272
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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