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How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Des Moines, book about 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$432, which is about 573% 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 8.5/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 HK$432/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Des Moines is June (HK$644/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

HK$432

February

HK$440

March

HK$487

April

HK$455

May

HK$573

June

HK$644

July

HK$612

August

HK$534

September

HK$455

October

HK$463

November

HK$455

December

HK$487

What car do most people rent in Des Moines?

Standard cars (Class Intermediate Car, for example) are the most popular in Des Moines. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and SUV (Ford Expedition) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Des Moines.

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 28 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Des Moines area such as National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
26 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

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

Avis

6.2
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

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 28 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Des Moines check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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