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Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines from £38

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Des Moines with a pick-up date of 27/11 and drop-off date of 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Des Moines car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Des Moines. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of gas per litre

£0.76

Average price per day

£37

Cheapest price per day

£38

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 29 October 2024.

January

£42

February

£40

March

£47

April

£47

May

£49

June

£56

July

£60

August

£52

September

£44

October

£45

November

£43

December

£44

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is February. 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.

Popular car types in Des Moines

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Des Moines and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

There are, in total, 17 car hire locations in Des Moines that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £38/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Des Moines hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for hire in Des Moines

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Des Moines to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£34 - £126

All Car Types

£39 - £72

To hire a small car in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £42/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Des Moines, the United States (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£126/day). In fact, March is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Des Moines small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £38/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Des Moines, the United States (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£70/day). In fact, January is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a medium car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Des Moines medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £51/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Des Moines, the United States (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£81/day). In fact, April is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a large car is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Des Moines, the United States, you would pay an average price of £46/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Des Moines, the United States (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£103/day). In fact, March is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Des Moines. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Des Moines, hiring a SUV saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Des Moines SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Aygo£38/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Volkswagen Polo£46/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai i10£68/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Top hire agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Des Moines, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Alamo. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
31 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.6
Good
22 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.5

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

Payless

6.7
Okay
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.8

Budget

6.6
Okay
29 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Best Des Moines car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Des Moines. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Des Moines with an average daily rate of £57. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Peruse the best Des Moines car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Aygo£38/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Vauxhall Astra£39/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Mitsubishi Lancer£39/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Des Moines?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £37/day when booking a car hire in Des Moines. The absolute best deal a user found was for £31/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 20.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Des Moines?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Des Moines from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (£39/day), Alamo (£46/day), and Turo (£54/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 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 £0.76/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £34 and £49 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Des Moines for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £295/week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 44% to make it a great deal in Des Moines. Try to book at least 27 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Des Moines it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Des Moines for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Des Moines for a month is £1,262. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Des Moines for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Des Moines is £0. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Des Moines. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Des Moines for as low as £0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Des Moines?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Nissan Rogue) in Des Moines, making it the most popular option.

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Small car hires in Des Moines

Find small car hire deals in Des Moines from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Des Moines cost an average of £43 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Kia Picanto£42/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Aygo£44/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Luxury car hires in Des Moines

Find luxury car hire deals in Des Moines from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Des Moines cost an average of £95 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car hires in Des Moines. Verify the details of your hire before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Audi A6£58/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£61/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£66/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in Des Moines

Find people carrier hire deals in Des Moines from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Des Moines cost an average of £104 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a people carrier in the Des Moines area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Citroen Berlingo£61/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Galaxy£66/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£66/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in Des Moines

Browse car hires by fuel type in Des Moines. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Des Moines. Deals were last updated on 29 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Des Moines. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£73+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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