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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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 986,016, which is about 1,460,664% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Des Moines?

Looking to hire a car in Des Moines? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 31.55/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 54.10/day.

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). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.7/10 with 18 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Dollar
Dollar
8.2

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 914,306/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Des Moines is July (Rp 1,523,844/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 914,306

February

Rp 1,039,799

March

Rp 1,272,858

April

Rp 1,254,930

May

Rp 1,398,351

June

Rp 1,505,916

July

Rp 1,523,844

August

Rp 1,326,640

September

Rp 1,129,437

October

Rp 1,165,292

November

Rp 1,021,872

December

Rp 968,089

What car do most people hire in Des Moines?

SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Des Moines. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar).

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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 July 2026.

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.8

Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

7.8
Good
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Budget

6.7
Okay
22 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Payless

6.4
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.8

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 July 2026.

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

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

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