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Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa from $12

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 Iowa with a pick-up date of 25/5 and drop-off date of 27/5. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Iowa?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Iowa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

January

$92

February

$94

March

$102

April

$97

May

$109

June

$122

July

$129

August

$114

September

$97

October

$97

November

$97

December

$104

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Iowa

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Iowa 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

$145+

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Compact

Compact

$133+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$127+

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Standard

Standard

$145+

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Full-size

Full-size

$138+

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People mover

People mover

$218+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$218+

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Premium

Premium

$173+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$135+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$146+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$164+

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Top rental agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1
Wonderful
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.7

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.0
Good
15 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.2

Avis

6.7
Okay
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.2

Budget

5.7
Fair
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

7.0

Easirent

2 locations
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AutoEurope

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

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

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Iowa?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Iowa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis ($127/day), Alamo ($133/day), and Hertz ($135/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iowa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iowa.

  • What are petrol prices like in Iowa?

    The average price of petrol in Iowa is $1.52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $68 and $98 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 44% on your car hire. For a below average price in Iowa, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 27 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Iowa for a month is certainly possible.

Van rentals in Iowa

Find van hire deals in Iowa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Iowa cost an average of $12 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Volkswagen Sharan$12/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Found 04/28/25

Car rentals by fuel type in Iowa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iowa. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

$71+

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Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Hire a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Bronx
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Brooklyn
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