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Des Moines car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Des Moines. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.29

Average price per day

C$ 80

Cheapest price per day

C$ 64

Cheapflights insights for Des Moines car rentals

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

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

Book your rental car in Des Moines 27 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 75/day on average when booked 27 days ahead, which saves you 15% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Des Moines?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Des Moines is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning a car rental in Des Moines? January is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 75 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 112. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 75

February

C$ 76

March

C$ 85

April

C$ 79

May

C$ 99

June

C$ 112

July

C$ 106

August

C$ 93

September

C$ 79

October

C$ 80

November

C$ 79

December

C$ 85

What car do most people rent in Des Moines?

Supplier choice rentals (Class Special Sedan, for example) are the most popular in Des Moines. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Des Moines.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Des Moines?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Des Moines at 2.

Top rental agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on 3 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Des Moines, such as National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

Alamo

8.5
Very good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

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 reviews2 locations
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, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Des Moines?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 80/day when booking a rental car in Des Moines. The best deal a user found was for C$ 64/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 29.

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

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Des Moines. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 563 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

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

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

    Prices can be as low as C$ 2,414 if you consider booking with Avis. That price represents savings of 21% compared to the Des Moines average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Des Moines is on average C$ 2,414 (C$ 80/day).

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