Car Rental at Des Moines International Airport

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Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, USA - Iowa
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Cheapest car rental rates

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$55.24 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$78.43 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$78.71 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$81.28 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$87.74 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$83.90 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$96.98 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$97.59 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:19 AM on 2/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
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

Airport info

Rating
7.7
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 9.3
  • Terminal facilities 7.3
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.8
  • Lounge 6.8

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • IATA: DSM
  • ICAO: KDSM
  • Name: Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
  • Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km

Top location near Des Moines International Airport

  1. The Eastern Iowa Airport from $67.22 per day
    166.6 km / 103.5 miles away

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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
January
February
$62.32
March
April
May
$240.54
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport is March — when rental costs average $62.32 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $240.54 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.

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 March the average rental period is 8 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Des Moines International Airport
January
February
8
March
April
May
1
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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
January
February
133%
March
April
May
67%
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alamo, Hertz
Popular car categories Premium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $55 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Nissan Maxima 5 3 Premium cars
Hertz Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Payless
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$82.49
Lowest daily price
$55.24
Total cars available
335

Top 7 suppliers at Des Moines International Airport in 2025

Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+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
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+15152565623
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$79 - $248
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
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.7 / 2 reviews
8448164385
5800 FLEUR DR,
$78 - $156
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
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+15152872612
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
$55 - $133
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
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18448164384
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$82 - $202
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18449960646
5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
$81 - $200
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
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
5152565228
5800 Fleur Drive
$81 - $200
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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