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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 21 November 2024.

January

HK$428

February

HK$412

March

HK$474

April

HK$482

May

HK$505

June

HK$568

July

HK$607

August

HK$529

September

HK$451

October

HK$459

November

HK$428

December

HK$451

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines is February. 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 21 November 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Des Moines area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
31 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.6
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.5

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

Payless

6.7
Okay
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.8

Budget

6.6
Okay
29 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

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 21 November 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Des Moines?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.6 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Des Moines.

  • What are petrol prices like in Des Moines?

    The average price of petrol in Des Moines is HK$7.01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$315 and HK$455 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 44% on a hire car in Des Moines. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Des Moines check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What car do most people hire in Des Moines?

    The most popular car to hire while in Des Moines is the Volkswagen Jetta, which is a Standard vehicle.

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