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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 15 April 2025.

January

AED 202

February

AED 205

March

AED 224

April

AED 209

May

AED 235

June

AED 264

July

AED 282

August

AED 249

September

AED 213

October

AED 216

November

AED 213

December

AED 227

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is January. 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 15 April 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Des Moines area such as National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

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

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

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

Budget

6.3
Okay
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

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 15 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 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 much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around AED 1,093 per week on average.

  • 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 Toyota RAV4, which is a Standard vehicle.

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