Car hires in Downtown, Des Moines

On average, it will cost you $147 per day to hire a car in Downtown. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you hire, and what agency you hire from, you could end up paying as much as $194 per day or as little as $120 per day. The price of a car hire in Downtown commonly fluctuates by about 39%.

The cheapest car hire companies in Downtown are Avis for as low as $118 per day, Hertz for as low as $138 per day and Alamo for as low as $140 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your hire, what neighbourhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you hire.

With an average review score of 7.7/10 from 39 reviewers, Hertz is rated the best car rental company in Downtown by our users.

Standard or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Downtown, with 60% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Standard cars in Downtown costs, on average, $85/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Downtown is 2 days, at an average daily price of $106. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $263 total. For your week-long Downtown road-trip you can find prices averaging $885 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of $4,426.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in February, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging $89 per day when booking in February. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Downtown during this month tend to be $138 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Downtown car hire at least 15 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Downtown were last updated today.

As of July 2025, there are 15 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Downtown, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.