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Downtown, Des Moines car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Payless

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$142

Cheapest price per day

$61
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Popular car types in Downtown, Des Moines

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Economy

Economy

$122+

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Compact

Compact

$122+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$124+

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Standard

Standard

$133+

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Full-size

Full-size

$131+

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People mover

People mover

$197+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$205+

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Premium

Premium

$154+

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Top rental agencies in Downtown, Des Moines

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

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

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

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

6.3

Value

7.2

Budget

6.3
Okay
27 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.

  • What is the best rental car company in Downtown, Des Moines?

    With a rating of 7.7/10, HERTZ is the best car rental company in Downtown, Des Moines according to our users.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown

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Electric

Electric

$71+

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