Des Moines Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in Des Moines Airport

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Cheapflights insights for Des Moines Airport car rentals

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How far in advance should I rent a car at Des Moines Airport?

Book your rental car at Des Moines Airport 17 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 62/day on average when booked 17 days ahead, which saves you 13% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company at Des Moines Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Des Moines Airport is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Des Moines Airport?

At Des Moines Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 65. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 94 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 Des Moines Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 65. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 94 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 65

February

C$ 66

March

C$ 83

April

C$ 73

May

C$ 71

June

C$ 80

July

C$ 94

August

C$ 87

September

C$ 69

October

C$ 73

November

C$ 76

December

C$ 76

What car do most people rent at Des Moines Airport?

Full-size rentals (Class Full-size SUV, for example) are the most popular in Des Moines Airport. Passenger Van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Economy (Hyundai Venue) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Des Moines Airport.

Which car rental company has the most locations at Des Moines Airport?

At Des Moines Airport, Airport Van, Alamo, American Rent-A-Car, and Avis have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Des Moines Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Des Moines Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Des Moines Airport. Reviews were last updated on 9 April 2026.

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Dollar

1 location

Hertz

7.6
Good
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Payless

6.7
Okay
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Budget

6.5
Okay
24 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.8
Fair
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Des Moines Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found at Des Moines Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 92/day when booking a rental car at Des Moines Airport. The best deal a user found was for C$ 58/day from Turo, booked on Apr. 4.

  • Which car rental providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 8 car rental providers located at Des Moines Airport. The following companies can be found near the Des Moines Airport car rental counter:National (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)Alamo (8.7)Hertz (7.6)Payless (6.7)Budget (6.5)Avis (5.8)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Des Moines Airport for a week from Avis?

    Renting a car at Des Moines Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around C$ 572/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Des Moines Airport?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Des Moines Airport for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Des Moines Airport for a month?

    Turo currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 46% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Des Moines Airport. Typically, a monthly car rental at Des Moines Airport can be found for C$ 2,453. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 82 a day.

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