Des Moines

Cheap Car Rentals in Des Moines

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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 30 August 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 3.38

Average price per day

AED 270

Cheapest price per day

AED 270

Cheapflights insights for Des Moines car rentals

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

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 62 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 209, which is about 219% 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 8.4/10 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 209

March

AED 228

April

AED 213

May

AED 268

June

AED 305

July

AED 308

August

AED 268

September

AED 224

October

AED 217

November

AED 217

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 30 August 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

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

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

6.9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.0

Avis

6.5
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Budget

6.2
Okay
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

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 30 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Des Moines?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 270/day when booking a car hire in Des Moines. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 270/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around AED 1,893 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.

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