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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Des Moines from C$ 88
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Downtown with a pick-up date of 13/10 and drop-off date of 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Des Moines car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 September 2025.
Most popular company | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | C$ 114 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 88 |
Popular car types in Downtown, Des Moines
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 September 2025.
Economy
C$ 132+
Compact
C$ 116+
Intermediate
C$ 88+
Minivan
C$ 126+
Full-size SUV
C$ 155+
Luxury
C$ 167+
Pick-up truck
C$ 154+
Premium SUV
C$ 164+
Best Downtown, Des Moines car rental deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Ford ExpeditionC$ 164/day
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GMC YukonC$ 155/day
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Ford TransitC$ 113/day
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Downtown?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Downtown, book about 65 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 87, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.
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). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Hertz
7.6
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown is February, when you can expect to pay C$ 80/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Downtown is July (C$ 133/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.
January
C$ 85
February
C$ 80
March
C$ 89
April
C$ 86
May
C$ 107
June
C$ 125
July
C$ 133
August
C$ 116
September
C$ 90
October
C$ 91
November
C$ 83
December
C$ 90
Which car rental company has the most locations in Downtown?
Both Hertz and Thrifty have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.
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
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.6
Hertz
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.4
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.3
Payless
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
7.0
Avis
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.9
Budget
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
Downtown Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Downtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 75+).
Electric
C$ 75+
Hybrid
C$ 91+