Car Rental in Des Moines

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Pick-up location

Des Moines, USA - Iowa

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest car rental rates

Des Moines International Airport

Intermediate

Toyota Corolla or similar

5
1
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Des Moines International Airport

Compact

Nissan Versa or similar

5
1
5
A/C
Auto.

per day

Des Moines International Airport

Full-size

Toyota Camry or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Des Moines International Airport

Economy

Mitsubishi Mirage or similar

4
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel information

Languages

English

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$82 per day

Average car rental length

8 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

$0.80 per liter or $3.03 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$0.70 per liter or $2.65 per gallon

Highest gas price

$0.89 per liter or $3.37 per gallon

Top 2 cities near Des Moines

Cedar Rapids from $67.22 per day

166.6 km / 103.5 miles away
Sioux City from $68.29 per day

244.8 km / 152.1 miles away

Top 2 locations near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport from $55.24 per day
The Eastern Iowa Airport from $67.22 per day

166.6 km / 103.5 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines?

Car rental prices in Des Moines vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in Des Moines

January

February

$62.32

March

April

May

$240.54

June

July

August

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October

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December

The cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is March (when prices average $62.32 per day). This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $240.54).

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 usual rental length in Des Moines?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in June, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of rental days in Des Moines

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What's the most popular month to rent a car in Des Moines?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Des Moines is March, and the least popular is June.

Monthly searches in Des Moines by pick-up date relative to the average

January

February

133%

March

April

May

67%

June

July

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September

October

November

December

Car rental information

Car rental locations	1
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	Alamo, Hertz
Popular car categories	Premium cars, Large cars
Lowest price	$55 per day
Cheapest supplier	Budget