Iowa

Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa from C$ 61

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 Iowa with a pick-up date of 5/11 and drop-off date of 8/11. 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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Iowa car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iowa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 September 2025.

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Popular car types in Iowa

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Iowa 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.

There are currently 17,578 rental locations operating in Iowa spread across 361 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Iowa is luxury car at C$ 61 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 132+

Compact

Compact

C$ 116+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 88+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 113+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 155+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 96+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 151+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 164+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

C$ 61+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 117+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 125+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 131+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 146+

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

C$ 151+

Compare car rental deals in Iowa by type

Here are the best Iowa small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Iowa medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Iowa SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla MatrixC$ 116/day
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Toyota Corolla Matrix
Chevrolet CruzeC$ 132/day
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Best car rental deals found in Iowa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Iowa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Iowa with an average daily rate of C$ 125. Data was last updated on 11 September 2025.
Cadillac XTSC$ 61/day
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Mazda Mazda3C$ 88/day
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BMW 4 Series CoupéC$ 96/day
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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car rentals

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

How far in advance should I rent a car in Iowa?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Iowa, book about 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 80, which is about 23% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 37 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa?

Planning a car rental in Iowa? January is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 73 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 109. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 73

February

C$ 77

March

C$ 85

April

C$ 80

May

C$ 100

June

C$ 109

July

C$ 109

August

C$ 100

September

C$ 83

October

C$ 82

November

C$ 81

December

C$ 84

What car do most people rent in Iowa?

Supplier choice rentals (Class Special Sedan, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. Economy (Kia Rio) and Standard (Kia Optima) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Iowa.

Which car rental company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 7.

Top rental agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 11 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very good
37 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.3
Good
59 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Budget

6.3
Okay
33 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.3
Very good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Dollar

7.6
Good
9 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Payless

6.9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.0

Avis

6.4
Okay
27 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Iowa for a week from Hertz?

    Renting a car in Iowa for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around C$ 914/week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Iowa check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Iowa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iowa. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 11 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iowa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 75+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 75+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 77+

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Rent a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Secaucus
Brooklyn
Queens
Carlstadt
Jersey City
Carteret
Rahway
Saddle Brook
Bronx
South Plainfield
Englewood
Plainview
Fort Lee
New Brunswick
Hoboken
East Rutherford
Elizabeth
Roslyn
Yonkers
Stratford

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