Car Rental at Des Moines International Airport
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Des Moines International Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
![Nissan Versa Nissan Versa](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8047/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$55.94
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
![Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi Mirage](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/1151/150.png)
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png?v=117)
$58.96
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
![Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8569/150.png)
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png?v=224)
$62.56
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
![Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8524/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$59.49
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Des Moines International Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
![Toyota Camry Toyota Camry](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/423/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$61.04
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
![Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8869/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$76.15
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
![Chrysler Pacifica Chrysler Pacifica](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/7363/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$88.84
per day
Des Moines International Airport
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
![Audi A4 Audi A4](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/6157/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
$88.84
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:39 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
$69 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
$0.82 per liter or $3.10 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.71 per liter or $2.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.91 per liter or $3.44 per gallon
Airport info
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- IATA: DSM
- ICAO: KDSM
- Name: Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Top locations near Des Moines International Airport
-
166.6 km / 103.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Des Moines International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Des Moines International Airport 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 at Des Moines International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport is November — when rental costs average $58.75 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $254.44 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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Des Moines International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 13 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Des Moines International Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Des Moines International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Des Moines International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | Payless, Hertz, Alamo |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Large cars, Premium cars |
Lowest price | $56 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
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 |
Hertz | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Alamo | Nissan Maxima | 5 | 3 | Premium cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$68.98
Lowest daily price
$55.94
Total cars available
381
Top 7 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2024
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png)
Alamo
8448164385
5800 FLEUR DR,
$56 - $138
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/115/logo_70x35.png)
Budget
+15152872612
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed:08:00-23:30
Thu:08:00-23:30
Fri:08:00-23:30
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:30
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png)
Enterprise
+18449960646
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$59 - $172
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
![Hertz Hertz](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/72/logo_70x35.png)
Hertz
+15152565848
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321, United States
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:30-18:00
Sat:08:30-16:00
Sun:08:00-23:59
![Avis Avis](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/94/logo_70x35.png)
Avis
+15152565623
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed:08:00-23:30
Thu:08:00-23:30
Fri:08:00-23:30
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:30
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png)
National
+18448164384
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$59 - $174
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
![Payless Payless](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/649/logo_70x35.png)
Payless
5152565228
5800 Fleur Drive
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed:08:00-23:30
Thu:08:00-23:30
Fri:08:00-23:30
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:30
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