Car Rental in Iowa
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$50.44
per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$56.02
per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$59.04
per day
Ankeny Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$61.29
per day
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The Eastern Iowa Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$64.82
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$76.26
per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
$81.23
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$88.96
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:38 on 2024-09-06. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$67 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
56 - 72 km/h or 35 - 45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.96 per liter or $3.63 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.76 per liter or $2.88 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 per gallon
The 3 most popular cities in Iowa
The 2 most popular locations in Iowa
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa?
The cost of renting a car in Iowa varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Iowa
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Iowa is August — when rental costs average $44.69 per day. This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $143.90 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in Iowa?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in September — an average of 13 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in November — an average of 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Iowa
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Iowa?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Iowa, the most popular month is August, while the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Iowa by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 17 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Payless, Alamo, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | $50 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Payless | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Maxima | 5 | 3 | Premium cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$67.26
Lowest daily price
$50.44
Total cars available
992
Top 9 suppliers in Iowa in 2024
Alamo
3 locations
$56 - $138
Thrifty
4 locations
Budget
8 locations
$60 - $120
Enterprise
3 locations
$59 - $173
Hertz
10 locations
Avis
9 locations
Dollar
1 location
$50 - $97
National
3 locations
$60 - $174
Payless
1 location
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