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Cheapflights insights for Des Moines Airport car rentals

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

To get the best deal on car hire at Des Moines Airport, book about 17 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 165, which is about 200% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car hire company at Des Moines Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Des Moines Airport is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at Des Moines Airport is January, when you can expect to pay AED 173/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Des Moines Airport is July (AED 250/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 173

February

AED 176

March

AED 220

April

AED 195

May

AED 187

June

AED 213

July

AED 250

August

AED 231

September

AED 184

October

AED 195

November

AED 202

December

AED 202

What car do most people hire at Des Moines Airport?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines Airport. SUV cars (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Des Moines Airport?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Airport Van has the second-highest number of locations at Des Moines Airport at 1.

Top rental agencies in Des Moines Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Des Moines Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Des Moines Airport. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

7.9

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews1 location
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

Budget

6.3
Okay
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Des Moines Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at Des Moines Airport. The following companies can be found near the Des Moines Airport car rental counter:National (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9)Alamo (8.7)Thrifty (8.0)Hertz (7.7)Dollar (7.3)Payless (6.9)Budget (6.3)Avis (6.2)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Des Moines Airport for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies at Des Moines Airport, offering car hire for around AED 1,523 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Des Moines Airport?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Des Moines Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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