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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Des Moines

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Downtown, Des Moines car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 July 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

AED 341

Cheapest price per day

AED 142

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 15 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 228, which is about 228% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

In Downtown, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just AED 142.28/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Payless, with rates starting at AED 144.96/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Downtown, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just AED 213. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 331 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just AED 213. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging AED 331 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 224

February

AED 213

March

AED 235

April

AED 228

May

AED 283

June

AED 331

July

AED 331

August

AED 286

September

AED 224

October

AED 242

November

AED 217

December

AED 239

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Hertz and Thrifty have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Downtown, Des Moines

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

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

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

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

6.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

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

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Downtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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