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Des Moines car rentals in 2026

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 20 June 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.34

Average price per day

AED 300

Cheapest price per day

AED 300
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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 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 195, which is about 189% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Des Moines?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Des Moines with deals as low as AED 30.92/day found in the past two weeks. Payless is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 43.52/day.

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). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 21 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.2

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 187/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 187

February

AED 209

March

AED 261

April

AED 257

May

AED 286

June

AED 301

July

AED 308

August

AED 268

September

AED 231

October

AED 239

November

AED 209

December

AED 198

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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 20 June 2026.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

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

Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

7.8
Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Payless

6.7
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Budget

6.6
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

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 20 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Des Moines?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 300/day when booking a car hire in Des Moines. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 300/day from Alamo, booked on Jun. 13.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around AED 2,098 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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