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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 April 15, 2025.

January

₱3,134

February

₱3,191

March

₱3,476

April

₱3,248

May

₱3,647

June

₱4,103

July

₱4,388

August

₱3,875

September

₱3,305

October

₱3,362

November

₱3,305

December

₱3,533

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 April 15, 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Des Moines, such as National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

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

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

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

Budget

6.3
Okay
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

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 April 15, 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Des Moines.

  • What are gas prices like in Des Moines?

    The average gas price in Des Moines is ₱51.30/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,308 and ₱3,334 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How far in advance should I rent 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 rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Des Moines however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people rent in Des Moines?

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

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