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How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines?

For the best savings on car rentals in Des Moines, make your reservation 62 days before pickup. The average price then is just $97/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Des Moines?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Des Moines is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.4/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Hertz
Hertz
7.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Des Moines?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Des Moines is January, when you can expect to pay $94/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Des Moines is July ($143/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$94

February

$95

March

$106

April

$99

May

$124

June

$141

July

$143

August

$123

September

$104

October

$101

November

$99

December

$106

What car do most people hire in Des Moines?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Des Moines are the following: SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), and Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Des Moines?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Des Moines at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on 25 August 2025.

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
26 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.6
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.0

Avis

6.5
Okay
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Budget

6.2
Okay
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 August 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Des Moines check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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