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Iowa car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iowa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 July 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Iowa, book about 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 184, which is about 199% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 45 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa is January, when you can expect to pay AED 184/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June (AED 272/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 184

February

AED 198

March

AED 220

April

AED 209

May

AED 264

June

AED 272

July

AED 264

August

AED 235

September

AED 213

October

AED 213

November

AED 209

December

AED 217

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Iowa are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 18 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 13.

Top rental agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 10 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
45 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.5
Good
68 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Avis

6.1
Okay
32 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Budget

6.0
Okay
41 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
17 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
8 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Iowa for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Iowa for about AED 1,487 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Iowa it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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