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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Des Moines?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Des Moines and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

January

AED 201

February

AED 194

March

AED 224

April

AED 227

May

AED 238

June

AED 268

July

AED 286

August

AED 249

September

AED 213

October

AED 216

November

AED 201

December

AED 213

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is February. 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.

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 November 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Des Moines area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Alamo. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
31 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.6
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.5

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

Payless

6.7
Okay
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.8

Budget

6.6
Okay
29 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

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 November 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Des Moines.

  • What are petrol prices like in Des Moines?

    The average price of petrol in Des Moines is AED 3.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 149 and AED 215 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines 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 44% on your car hire. For a below average price in Des Moines, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 27 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Des Moines for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Des Moines?

    The most popular car to hire while in Des Moines is the Volkswagen Jetta, which is a Standard vehicle.

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