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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
€54.09
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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€52.39
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 Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€52.81
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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Mazda CX-50
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€58.75
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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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
€57.65
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€58.04
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
€58.04
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 RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€64.89
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€67.52
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€76.49
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
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Zero deductible
Toyota Crown
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€102.30
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Cadillac CT5
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€104.99
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:43 on 31/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 2 cities near Des Moines
- Top 2 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
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€101 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
€0.69 per liter or €2.61 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.61 per liter or €2.31 per gallon
Highest gas price
€0.77 per liter or €2.91 per gallon
Top 2 cities near Des Moines
- Cedar Rapidsfrom €49.66 per day170.8 km / 106.13 miles away
- Sioux Cityfrom €73.72 per day249 km / 154.72 miles away
Top 2 locations near Des Moines
- Des Moines International Airportfrom €73.34 per day6.8 km / 4.23 miles away
- The Eastern Iowa Airportfrom €72.18 per day162.1 km / 100.72 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
7 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price €40 | A good deal €84 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Des Moines
€89
€45
€0
€77
in January
Jan
€51
in February
Feb
€46
in March
Mar
Apr
€58
in May
May
€81
in June
Jun
€73
in July
Jul
€45
in August
Aug
€51
in September
Sep
Oct
€49
in November
Nov
€55
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is August (when prices average €45.13 per day). This is -13% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average €81.25).
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.
Monthly searches in Des Moines 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
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.
Average number of rental days in Des Moines
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
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Payless, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, small cars, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €73 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
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
Avis (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€101
Lowest daily price
€73
Total cars available
299
Top 7 suppliers in Des Moines in 2026
Avis
1 location
8.2
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
€81
per day
Most popular location
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
Enterprise
1 location
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
8.2
€89–€224
per day
Most popular location
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Hertz
1 location
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
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€89–€224
per day
Most popular location
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
Payless
1 location
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
€89–€224
per day
Most popular location
5800 Fleur Drive
Alamo
1 location
8.2
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€85–€210
per day
Most popular location
2540 Leland Avenue,
National
1 location
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
8.4
€89–€211
per day
Most popular location
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Budget
1 location
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
€73–€156
per day
Most popular location
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
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