How far in advance should I hire a car in Fort Dodge for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 85% on your car hire. For a below average price in Fort Dodge, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 12 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Fort Dodge?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Fort Dodge for a month is certainly possible.

Cheap Car Rentals in Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge, IA, United States

9 Jun — 16 Jun

Same drop-off

Fri 9/6

Noon

Fri 16/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Fort Dodge?

January

AED 238

February

AED 275

March

AED 337

April

AED 249

May

AED 209

June

AED 275

July

AED 440

August

AED 271

September

AED 242

October

AED 356

November

AED 312

December

AED 282

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Fort Dodge is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in Fort Dodge

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Fort Dodge, such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Very Good

8 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2021

They allowed me to switch cars after they had completed all the paper work.

The car could have been cleaner, I found a used mask tucked into the visor.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2020

it was great easy drop off clean vehicle

nothing it was easy as it could be

6.0

Okay|Nov 2019

The booking system is confusing because everything about the payer's information is on my name, and I only put in another name for the driver because he was supposed to be the one driving. When the staff started looking for a booking under my name they could not find it because it looks like what they could see in their system is only the driver's name and not mine. Also, the policies are weird. They cannot let me rent it because I only have a student permit. I wanted to rent the car for the driver's test. Secondly, the policy would have let us rent the car had I only put in the renter's information under the driver's name and not mine. But of course, I booked it under my name, so they could not let me rent it.

8.0

Very Good|May 2019

Ease of pickup. Employees were very courteous and helpful.

The building looks like an old jiffy lube oil change place. Getting in and out of the building was a little challenging but that can't be helped.

7.6

Good|Apr 2019

ease of experience, cleanliness, great gas mileage, helpful person at rental site

I ordered the wrong size of vehicle so the comfort was an issue.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2018

The folks at Enterprise were nice and willing to go out of their way to help me. They communicated with me several times to make sure everything was fine. They were a great group of people to work with.

No problems at all.

1 out of 3

Hertz

6.1

Okay

4 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2019

Staff was great. Truck was a beast. Made my trip much easier.

The office smelled like mildew. Can't be good for the staff!!!

6.4

Okay|Aug 2019

The representative that served me was very professional and shared his expertise about the cars, the business, and the company.

I had to wait about an hour to get out on the road. There was only one person behind the counter. When a second guy showed up, things worked like clockwork.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2018

Nothing. This is the 2nd time I've rented with Hertz where they've had no cars abs I've had to make other plans. So NOTHING positive

I made a reservation, had a confirmation email and when I got to the location they said they had 0 cars. The staff blamed just about everything but offered no help, no alternatives, no solutions. They didn't offer to call another location, look up inventory elsewhere or anything. I was provided no future credit, no discounts later or anything, just an I'm sorry. So what's to stop Hertz from doing this all the time?!? In addition, a worker had just pulled in with a vehicle and 1 other was sitting outside I noticed when I left. Worst experience, staff and customer service ever!!!

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2017

Quick, easy, hassle free! Professional staff and love the location of pick up!

1 out of 2

Avis

4.6

Mediocre

3 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

6.0

Okay|May 2021

The staff member was excellent. However, since the rental came from a third party site, he didn’t have the car I reserved. I reserved a small SUV and he only had a Toyota Camry. He cleaned the one that just came in out and I took it as that was the only option. It was smoked in and banged up on the outside. He went above and beyond to get me something. Im glad our 4 suitcases for our 10 day trip fit in the trunk!

since the rental came from a third party site, he didn’t have the car I reserved. I reserved a small SUV and he only had a Toyota Camry. He cleaned the one that just came in out and I took it as that was the only option. It was smoked in and banged up on the outside. He went above and beyond to get me something. Im glad our 4 suitcases for our 10 day trip fit in the trunk!

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

Representative was very nice however, the car had a tire with a moderate leak (I had to add air twice in less than 24 hours), had no windshield washer fluid and windshield wipers were in dire need of replacing. I returned the car as soon as I could and didn’t accept a replacement car offered even though I had another 4 days I needed a vehicle.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2021

I booked a full size SUV through car rentals.com on May 1 for our trip June 23-July 3. I continued to check with the local Avis because that was my pick up location. I was told that if someone extends their rental I may not have one and pre paid customers are priority. Couple days before the trip Avis told me they had a Ford Explorer for me but my reservation clearly stated full size SUV and had a picture of a full size SUV on the confirmation. I ended up getting a full size SUV through Enterprise but it cost me quite a bit more. I am now working with car rentals.com to get reimbursed for the difference I paid. I most likely won't use Avis again and probably not a third party site. Enterprise was great to work with and put me in what I needed and got me on the road!

1 out of 1

Easirent

2 locations

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What are petrol prices like in Fort Dodge

The average price of petrol in Fort Dodge is AED 3.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 167 and AED 241 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.