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Cheap Car Rentals in Des Moines Airport from C$ 86

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 Des Moines Airport with a pick-up date of 19/8 and drop-off date of 21/8. 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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Des Moines Airport car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Des Moines Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 June 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 81

Cheapest price per day

C$ 86

Popular car types in Des Moines Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Des Moines Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 June 2025.

There are 13 rental agencies servicing Des Moines Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 17 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? medium car is the cheapest car type to rent at Des Moines Airport with prices from C$ 86 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can rent at Des Moines Airport:

Economy

Economy

C$ 109+

Compact

Compact

C$ 88+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 86+

Standard

Standard

C$ 119+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 116+

Premium

Premium

C$ 108+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 125+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 114+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 114+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 121+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 126+

Best car rental deals found at Des Moines Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Des Moines Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Des Moines Airport with an average daily rate of C$ 109. Data was last updated on 30 June 2025.
Mazda Mazda3C$ 86/day
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Ford EscapeC$ 126/day
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Chevrolet TraverseC$ 114/day
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Cheapflights insights for Des Moines Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Des Moines Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 11% 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$ 64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 93 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$ 64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 93 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$ 64

February

C$ 66

March

C$ 82

April

C$ 73

May

C$ 70

June

C$ 79

July

C$ 93

August

C$ 86

September

C$ 68

October

C$ 73

November

C$ 75

December

C$ 75

What car do most people rent at Des Moines Airport?

Supplier choice rentals (Class Special Sedan, for example) are the most popular in Des Moines Airport. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) 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?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Airport Van has the second-highest number of locations at Des Moines Airport at 1.

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 30 June 2025.

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

7.9

Alamo

8.7
Very good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.0
Very good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

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 30 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found at Des Moines Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 81/day when booking a rental car at Des Moines Airport. The best deal a user found was for C$ 64/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 22.

  • Which car rental providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 10 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)Thrifty (8.0)Hertz (7.7)Dollar (7.3)Payless (6.9)Avis (6.2)Budget (6.2)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$ 565/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?

    Avis currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 21% 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$ 2,423. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 81 a day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Des Moines Airport. Deals were last updated on 30 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 66+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 66+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 66+

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