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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Des Moines from $72

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Downtown with a pick-up date of 7/8 and drop-off date of 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Des Moines car rentals in 2026

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 15 June 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$185

Cheapest price per day

$72
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Best Downtown, Des Moines car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 15 June 2026.
Suzuki Baleno$72/day
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Suzuki Baleno
Found 06/14/26
Toyota Previa$115/day
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Toyota Previa
Found 06/14/26
MG HS$101/day
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MG HS
Found 06/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

Book your rental car in Downtown 78 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $84/day on average when booked 78 days ahead, which saves you 11% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $39.45/day. Payless also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $41.25/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

At Downtown, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $98. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $164 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $98. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $164 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$98

February

$115

March

$139

April

$130

May

$139

June

$151

July

$164

August

$140

September

$123

October

$120

November

$115

December

$103

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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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

7.8
Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Payless

6.7
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Budget

6.6
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Avis

5.6
Fair
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

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 15 June 2026.

  • 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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Hybrid

$79+

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