Des Moines

Cheap Car Rentals in Des Moines from AED 167

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Des Moines with a pick-up date of 17/11 and drop-off date of 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 25-65
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Popular car types in Des Moines

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Des Moines and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 16 October 2025.

There are 13 hire agencies servicing Des Moines. These agencies, altogether, have 17 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Des Moines with prices from AED 167 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Des Moines:

Economy

Economy

AED 184+

Compact

Compact

AED 186+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 189+

Standard

Standard

AED 200+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 167+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 272+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 302+

Premium

Premium

AED 234+

Best car rental deals found in Des Moines

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Des Moines. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Des Moines with an average daily rate of AED 214. Data was last updated on 16 October 2025.
Kia OptimaAED 167/day
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Kia Optima
Kia SeltosAED 171/day
4
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A/C
Kia Seltos
Kia PicantoAED 184/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Cheapflights insights for Des Moines car rentals

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Des Moines, book about 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 202, which is about 206% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 8.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Des Moines is January, when you can expect to pay AED 202/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Des Moines is July (AED 308/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 202

February

AED 206

March

AED 228

April

AED 213

May

AED 268

June

AED 305

July

AED 308

August

AED 272

September

AED 235

October

AED 217

November

AED 213

December

AED 228

Which car hire 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 16 October 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

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
25 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.6
Good
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Payless

6.8
Okay
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Avis

6.5
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
24 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

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 16 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around AED 1,529 per week on average.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines. Deals were last updated on 16 October 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Des Moines. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 80+

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