Des Moines Airport

Cheap Car Rentals in Des Moines Airport 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 Airport with a pick-up date of 8/5 and drop-off date of 15/5. 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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Popular car types in Des Moines Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Des Moines Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 May 2026.

At Des Moines Airport, there are 16 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Des Moines Airport in the past week - currently priced from AED 178/day. View deals for 7 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 178+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 183+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 223+

SUV

SUV

AED 205+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 242+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 329+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 223+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 209+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 229+

Best car rental deals found at Des Moines Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Des Moines Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Des Moines Airport with an average daily rate of AED 224. Data was last updated on 2 May 2026.
Kia OptimaAED 183/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Optima
Toyota RushAED 209/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Rush
Hyundai StariaAED 242/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Staria

Cheapflights insights for Des Moines Airport car rentals

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

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

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

At Des Moines Airport, Airport Van, Alamo, American Rent-A-Car, and Avis have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 2 May 2026.

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

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Dollar

1 location

Hertz

7.7
Good
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Payless

6.7
Okay
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Budget

6.5
Okay
24 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.6
Fair
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

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 2 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Des Moines Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 278/day when booking a car hire at Des Moines Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 278/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 25.

  • Which car hire providers are at Des Moines Airport?

    There are 8 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)Hertz (7.7)Payless (6.7)Budget (6.5)Avis (5.6)American Rent-A-Car (4.5)

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies at Des Moines Airport, offering car hire for around AED 2,099 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 30% on a month-long rental by booking with Hertz. Hertz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Des Moines Airport can cost you on average AED 8,994 a month or AED 300 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport. Deals were last updated on 2 May 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Des Moines Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 65+

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