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Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa from C$ 72

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Iowa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Payless

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 85

Cheapest price per day

C$ 72
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Popular car types in Iowa

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There are currently 18,118 rental locations operating in Iowa spread across 396 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Iowa is small car at C$ 72 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 72+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 72+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 73+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 73+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 91+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 124+

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Luxury

Luxury

C$ 149+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 95+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 72+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 86+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 100+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 100+

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Best car rental deals found in Iowa

Chevrolet SparkC$ 72/day
Chevrolet Spark
Found 10/22/26
Class VehicleC$ 72/day
Class Vehicle
Found 10/22/26
Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 72/day
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Found 10/22/26

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 75 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 79, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Iowa is National (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 8.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
8.3
Alamo
Alamo
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

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$ 70 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 114. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 70

February

C$ 80

March

C$ 101

April

C$ 97

May

C$ 104

June

C$ 114

July

C$ 111

August

C$ 107

September

C$ 92

October

C$ 92

November

C$ 83

December

C$ 76

What car do most people rent in Iowa?

SUV rentals (Ford Expedition, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. Passenger Van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Iowa.

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Top rental agencies in Iowa

National

2 locations
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Dollar

4 locations
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Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Payless

1 location
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Budget

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Iowa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 98/day when booking a rental car in Iowa. The best deal a user found was for C$ 68/day from Payless, booked on Oct. 17.

  • 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.

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Rent a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Queens
Staten Island
Wayne
North Bergen
Milford
Danbury
Westbury
Secaucus
Bronx
Paramus
Hoboken
Hicksville
New Brunswick
East Rutherford
Clifton
South Plainfield
Yonkers
Hackensack

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