Car Rental at Des Moines International Airport

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Hyundai Venue


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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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations 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
Airport info
Top 20 locations near Des Moines International Airport
- West Des Moines Downtown6.3 km / 3.91 miles away
- Des Moines (Downtown)6.8 km / 4.23 miles away
- Urbandale Downtown11.1 km / 6.9 miles away
- Johnston Downtownfrom $60.43 per day15.7 km / 9.76 miles away
- Ankeny Regional Airport Area19.2 km / 11.93 miles away
- Waukee Downtown20.4 km / 12.68 miles away
- Ankeny Downtownfrom $91.05 per day22.3 km / 13.86 miles away
- Ames Downtown55.8 km / 34.67 miles away
- Pella Downtown63.8 km / 39.64 miles away
- Marshalltown Downtown84.9 km / 52.75 miles away
- Fort Dodge Downtown115 km / 71.46 miles away
- Ottumwa Downtown119.2 km / 74.07 miles away
- Griswold Downtown127.4 km / 79.16 miles away
- Cedar Falls South148.6 km / 92.34 miles away
- Cedar Falls Downtown149.4 km / 92.83 miles away
- Waterloo Downtown152.5 km / 94.76 miles away
- Waterloo Regional Airportfrom $61.62 per day154.3 km / 95.88 miles away
- The Eastern Iowa Airportfrom $53.09 per day166.6 km / 103.52 miles away
- Southeast Iowa Regional Airportfrom $61.85 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Sioux Gateway Airportfrom $65.60 per day244.8 km / 152.11 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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 monthMarch | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $108 | A good deal $63 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$91
in January
$60
in February
$54
in March
$75
in May
$64
in June
$56
in August
$60
in September
$57
in November
$65
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport is March — when rental costs average $53.72 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $90.88 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.
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.
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
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.
1 day in January
5 days in February
7 days in March
12 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
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Payless |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $61 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | 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 |
| Enterprise | Audi Q5 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| 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
Top 7 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2026







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