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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Des Moines from AED 178

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 Downtown with a pick-up date of 8/5 and drop-off date of 15/5. 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.
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Downtown, Des Moines car rentals in 2026

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 2 May 2026.

Most popular company

National

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 234

Cheapest price per day

AED 178
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Best Downtown, Des Moines car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 2 May 2026.
Nissan SentraAED 183/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra
Found 05/01/26
Toyota Corolla CrossAED 209/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Found 05/01/26
Kia CarnivalAED 242/day
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A/C
Kia Carnival
Found 05/01/26

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 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 198, which is about 167% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Dollar
Dollar
8.1

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

At Downtown, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 209. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 356 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 January, with an average daily rate of just AED 209. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging AED 356 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 209

February

AED 246

March

AED 297

April

AED 257

May

AED 286

June

AED 327

July

AED 356

August

AED 305

September

AED 264

October

AED 257

November

AED 246

December

AED 220

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.

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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 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

7.7
Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Payless

6.7
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Budget

6.5
Okay
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.6
Fair
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

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 2 May 2026.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Des Moines?

    At an average cost of AED 176/day, the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Des Moines is the Mitsubishi Mirage. Based on our data, it’s 22% cheaper to rent a Mitsubishi Mirage compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Des Moines?

    A rental car in Downtown, Des Moines costs AED 176/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as AED 178/day recently.

Car rentals by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 2 May 2026.
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Hybrid

AED 65+

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