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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 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 919,993, which is about 1,406,187% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 8.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Hertz
7.6
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 Rp 903,565/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Des Moines is July (Rp 1,379,990/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
Rp 903,565
February
Rp 936,422
March
Rp 1,018,564
April
Rp 952,850
May
Rp 1,199,277
June
Rp 1,363,562
July
Rp 1,379,990
August
Rp 1,215,706
September
Rp 985,707
October
Rp 969,279
November
Rp 952,850
December
Rp 1,018,564
What car do most people hire in Des Moines?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines. Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (GMC Yukon or similar).
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.
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 18 September 2025.
National
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
26 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.6
Hertz
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.4
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.3
Payless
14 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
7.0
Avis
8 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.9
Budget
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
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 18 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Des Moines for a month is certainly possible.