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Des Moines, IA, United States

3 May — 10 May

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Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Iowa

Audi A3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£42/day

26 May - 28 May

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Peugeot 3008

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£46/day

26 May - 28 May

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£47/day

26 May - 28 May

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Volkswagen T-Cross

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£51/day

26 May - 28 May

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Nissan X-Trail

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£53/day

25 May - 27 May

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Skoda Superb

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£54/day

25 May - 27 May

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Luxury

Up to 5 passengers

£56/day

26 May - 28 May

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

or similar Luxury

Up to 5 passengers

£57/day

26 May - 28 May

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Mini Hatch

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£64/day

25 May - 27 May

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Car hire insight and trends in Iowa

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Iowa

What is the best car hire company in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is considered the best car hire company in Iowa based on our data - 63 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.2 out of 10. They also have 4 locations across Iowa, including popular destinations like Iowa City.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Iowa?

The most popular type of cars to hire in Iowa are Intermediate cars. This type of car costs £60 per day on average. 37% of users prefer to hire Intermediate cars in Iowa due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

Iowa car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Iowa

Alamo

8.7

Very Good

42 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very Good

68 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Aaron was very nice however they didn’t have my car when I was supposed to pick it up.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Everything seemed to be quite satisfactory. I enjoyed the size of the car and all went well. No problems! Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great experience with this rental

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I called the night before pickup and the morning of and spoke with staff. I asked both time if there was a deposit which I was told no. When I arrived I was told there was a $300 deposit. I informed them I called twice and spoke with 2 dirge t agents who told me no deposit. Which I was as than told a law passed last month requiring a $300 deposit and they don’t really tell people over the phone that there is one.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Easy pick up and drop off.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Customer service was excellent

1 out of 23

Hertz

7.2

Good

51 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The staff was friendly, and t the process to get in and out was quick.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

We had a confirmed reservation #K49900528F4. Our flight from SFO landed in DSM at 8pm and we got the counter and it was closed. What kind of reputable company closes the airport counter at 6pm???? There was no way for us to pick up the keys. No alternatives and there was no prior alerts or updates that this was going to happen. We were to travel to Iowa City that night and ended up taking a Uber that cost us 170$+tip since we had no option inspite of a confirmed reservation. All the other car rental places were open in the airport and they did not have any cars either. They also emphasized that Hertz DSM was the only company that closes at 6pm each day. I will never book with them again. Disgraceful.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

the insurance cost 27/day. it's expansive.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Pleasant customer service at airport. Easy to find car in airport parking lot.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

Car was dirty, went to exchange it in Davenport location they said they couldn’t help me and turned me away. The hertz inside the moline airport was wonderful.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2022

Allow different type cars to drop off in different location than pickup locations.

1 out of 17

Budget

7.0

Good

35 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Staff upon pick up was very competent but not very friendly. The same for drop off. Upon pick up the truck had a dent that was not disclosed to me before pick up. I tried to contact Budget to report and didn't get anyone to answer the phone so I left a message. The interior smelled very strongly of smoke with a perfume odor to try to mask it, almost intolerable. Thankfully the weather was nice and I could roll down the windows. There was a half eaten banana and half drank bottle of water in the bed of the truck. The truck itself was comfortable and easy to drive.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There was nobody at the desk on the night we were supposed to pick up the car. We had to stay in a local hotel and come back the next morning.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

The agent gave me a very old car with multiple dents, a cracked windshield and a non-working rear wiper. When I asked for a road suitable car they refused to change the car. Budget needs to better maintain vehicles and not give customers junkers

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Me gusto la experiencia fueron miy amables

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

Rate was less than half of what National would have charged me for a one-way rental. Car was not as nice, but I was more concerned with the rate for this trip. Budget customer service was excellent-- in and out very fast both pickup in Des Moines and drop off in STL.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Quick and easy pick up and drop off

1 out of 12

National

1 location

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Dollar

6.9

Okay

9 reviews•1 location

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Payless

6.9

Okay

25 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I waited 90 minutes for a car for which I was already late by over an hour to pick up. The car I was given was a 2 seater tiny car and I had rented a mid sized car similar to a Camry. I got a Miata which was not an ideal vehicle for why I rented it. The gal at the counter was surly and rude.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

I returned the car on time and 3 days later got a text saying I need to return my car. It required follow up to resolve the issue and a bit of unneeded anxiety.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Their computers were down so even though I was there on time, after serving me for 45 min (ie I was not in line) they were not closer to being able to print my contract. I’m still waiting for them to return my payment. They were unable to rent a car to me. I need a refund. Can you help me get a refund? (Weirdly, the same staff were renting for budget car rental and had no problems with that computer. However their budget cars were all taken so I received no car.)

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I PAID $135.00 AND NEVER EVEN GOT TO GET THE CAR. I WAS DENIED AT COUNTER BECAUSE I DIDNT HAVE A FLIGHT BOOKED TOO. AND WAS TOLD I COULDNT BE REFUNDED OR SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT PICK UP LOCATION EITHER. APPARENTLY IN ORDER TO GET A CAR RENTAL WITH PICK UP LOCATION AT DSM AIRPORT YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A FLIGHT BOOKED OUT OF THAT AIRPORT. OBVIOUSLY I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIIS. I DID NOT SEE THIS INFO ON ANY TERMS & CONDITIONS, OR POLICIES. IVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO RESLOVE THIS ISSUE SINCE FRIDAY. IVE CALLED KAYAK, CAR RENTERS.COM, AND PAYLESS AND STILL NOTHING. IM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS AND THE LACK OF CUSTOMER CARE FROM ALL INVOLVED HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTING. I WOULD LIKE EITHER A REFUND OR TO BOOK A CAR RENTAL FOR ANOTHER TIME, OR HOTEL ROOM OR SOMETHING. $135 MAY NOT BE MUCH MONEY TO SOME BUT ITS ALOT TO ME AND MY FAMILY. WE SAVED FOR 2 MONTHS TO COME UP W THE EXTRA FUNDS TO GET THIS XAR RENTAL TO ATTEND A GRADUATION CEREMONY. WHICH WE COULD NOT ATTEND DUE TO NOT GETTING THE RENTAL CAR. SO AS YOU CAN NOW SEE IT WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Car windshield wipers gif not work correctly

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The agents at the desk were too slow and there were only two of them so the wait was way beyond what I expected…

1 out of 9

Avis

6.2

Okay

14 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Sept 2022

The pick up and drop off was simple. The car looked like it had been rear ended at some point. The windows were pretty dirty, However the interior was clean. I got a larger car than I reserved so I was happy overall.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

The customer service was not good. Was given a hard time and was not helpful. Wasn’t able to pick up car and had to rent a car with another company.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

They did not rent us a car. We booked three months in advance. The lady at the desk was extremely rude and unhelpful. All of our plans depended on having a one way rental. They did not honor it. It ruined our trip. I am writing to their corporate office and the BBB. I’m furious.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

The car got great mileage and had no mechanical problems. There was a dog smell in the back but bought some enzyme odor remover and treated it several times to eliminate the smell. Thank you for making the drive a great one.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2021

The woman at the counter was very sweet, especially when I was extremely irritated. I feel bad that she has to deal with the ridiculous “policies”. She really was kind, thank you!

Couldn’t pick up my rental because my license has my middle name and my card doesn’t. Clerk wouldn’t accept payment that didn’t EXACTLY match the card, and of course debit cards are not an option. I don’t care how much the “hold” is especially when I have thousands in checking Thanks Avis for leaving me stranded

1 out of 5

Car hire in Iowa

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Iowa so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Iowa?

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Iowa is 7 days, at an average daily price of £44. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are £91 total. For your week-long Iowa road-trip you can find prices averaging £310 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the region of £1,523.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Iowa?

Prices for cars in Iowa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Iowa?

As of April 2024, there are 32 operators available to choose from for cars in Iowa.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Iowa?

Among different countries, including Iowa, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Iowa?

To rent a car in Iowa, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Iowa?

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How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Iowa?

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Iowa easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.