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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 10 March 2025.

January

Rp 896,057

February

Rp 912,349

March

Rp 928,641

April

Rp 977,517

May

Rp 1,042,684

June

Rp 1,173,020

July

Rp 1,270,772

August

Rp 1,107,852

September

Rp 944,933

October

Rp 961,225

November

Rp 944,933

December

Rp 1,010,101

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 10 March 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Des Moines, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Thrifty. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Des Moines, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Thrifty.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
30 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

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

Thrifty

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

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

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

6.4
Okay
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

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 10 March 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), Thrifty (8.8 rating) and Alamo (8.7 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 Rp 14,662.76/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 659,824 and Rp 953,079 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Des Moines it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 42%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 27 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Toyota RAV4) in Des Moines, making it the most popular option.

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