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Cheap Car Rentals in 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 Des Moines with a pick-up date of 23/4 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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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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 17 April 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.34

Average price per day

AED 250

Cheapest price per day

AED 178
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Popular car types in Des Moines

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Des Moines and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 April 2026.
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There are 13 hire agencies servicing Des Moines. These agencies, altogether, have 16 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Des Moines with prices from AED 178 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Des Moines:

Economy

Economy

AED 178+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 183+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 199+

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SUV

SUV

AED 205+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 242+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 328+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 199+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 229+

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Best car rental deals found in Des Moines

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Des Moines. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Des Moines with an average daily rate of AED 220. Data was last updated on 17 April 2026.
Suzuki SwiftAED 178/day
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Suzuki Swift
Found 04/16/26
Hyundai SonataAED 183/day
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Hyundai Sonata
Found 04/16/26
RAM PickupAED 199/day
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A/C
RAM Pickup
Found 04/16/26

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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 184, which is about 177% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). 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 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 224

May

AED 268

June

AED 301

July

AED 308

August

AED 268

September

AED 235

October

AED 239

November

AED 209

December

AED 198

Which car hire company has the most locations in Des Moines?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Des Moines at 2.

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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 17 April 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

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
25 reviews•3 locations
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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

7.6
Good
22 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

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

5.8
Fair
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

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 17 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 250/day when booking a car hire in Des Moines. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 250/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 11.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around AED 1,894 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Des Moines for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Des Moines for a month is AED 8,115. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines. Deals were last updated on 17 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Des Moines. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 64+

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