Cheap Car Hire in Iowa from just $115

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Best deals found for Iowa car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Iowa

Skoda Fabia

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$115/day

29 May - 31 May

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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$119/day

29 May - 31 May

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Nissan Frontier

or similar Pick-up truck

Up to 5 passengers

$119/day

29 May - 31 May

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Kia Rio

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-door vehicles

$123/day

28 May - 30 May

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Mitsubishi ASX

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$123/day

28 May - 30 May

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Hyundai Avante

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$125/day

28 May - 30 May

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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$134/day

28 May - 30 May

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Kia Sportage

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$152/day

29 May - 31 May

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Holden Commodore

or similar Premium

Up to 5 passengers

$161/day

29 May - 31 May

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Car hire insight and trends in Iowa

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Iowa

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What is the best car hire agency in Iowa?

The best car hire company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 8.5/10 from 61 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Iowa, you will be able to find Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 6 locations in the region, such as in the city of Des Moines.

Iowa car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Iowa that's right for you

	Small cars	$79 - $277
	All Car Types	$81 - $157

The average price of a small car hire in Iowa is $104. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Iowa is in November. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $79 per day. A small car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in Iowa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Iowa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Iowa small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Iowa is $62. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Iowa is in November. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $82 per day. A medium car rental is typically 47% less expensive than the average rental car in Iowa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Iowa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Iowa medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Iowa is $71. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Iowa is in August. The price is 53% lower than the rest of the year at just $109 per day. A large car rental is typically 39% less expensive than the average rental car in Iowa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Iowa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Iowa large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Iowa is $63. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Iowa is in March. The price is 3% lower than the rest of the year at just $65 per day. A SUV rental is typically 46% less expensive than the average rental car in Iowa. The average price of a vehicle hire in Iowa can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Iowa SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

Skoda Fabia

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$115/day

29 May - 31 May

See offer

Toyota Auris

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$123/day

28 May - 30 May

See offer

Iowa car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Iowa

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very Good

33 reviews•6 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The easiest car rental experience we’ve had. Thank you

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Could not have been smoother and nicer. Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Everything seemed to be quite satisfactory. I enjoyed the size of the car and all went well. No problems! Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Great experience with this rental

2.0

Poor|July 2023

I called the night before pickup and the morning of and spoke with staff. I asked both time if there was a deposit which I was told no. When I arrived I was told there was a $300 deposit. I informed them I called twice and spoke with 2 dirge t agents who told me no deposit. Which I was as than told a law passed last month requiring a $300 deposit and they don’t really tell people over the phone that there is one.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Easy pick up and drop off.

1 out of 11

Hertz

7.3

Good

38 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The staff was friendly, and t the process to get in and out was quick.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

We had a confirmed reservation #K49900528F4. Our flight from SFO landed in DSM at 8pm and we got the counter and it was closed. What kind of reputable company closes the airport counter at 6pm???? There was no way for us to pick up the keys. No alternatives and there was no prior alerts or updates that this was going to happen. We were to travel to Iowa City that night and ended up taking a Uber that cost us 170$+tip since we had no option inspite of a confirmed reservation. All the other car rental places were open in the airport and they did not have any cars either. They also emphasized that Hertz DSM was the only company that closes at 6pm each day. I will never book with them again. Disgraceful.

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

It was really good store manager change my drop off point so I didn’t have to go downtown and catch a cab to the airport with no extra charge he was really good pay for a tank of gas ahead of time but he knew it was only half full so he didn’t charge me for a whole tank trade me for a half a tank very accommodating

2.0

Poor|May 2022

Car was dirty, went to exchange it in Davenport location they said they couldn’t help me and turned me away. The hertz inside the moline airport was wonderful.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2022

Allow different type cars to drop off in different location than pickup locations.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

When this rental was booked I was supposed to be able to pick up the car at the Hertz rental at the airport. When I got there the agent at the rental dept told me that the rental had been booked at Hertz downtown C. Rapids and, "we're sorry but they're closed for the day." The only way I could get a rental was to do a whole NEW rental. The pre-paid rental money would be lost. I was stuck and had to get a new rental. The whole experience was terrible.

1 out of 13

Budget

6.4

Okay

31 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Staff upon pick up was very competent but not very friendly. The same for drop off. Upon pick up the truck had a dent that was not disclosed to me before pick up. I tried to contact Budget to report and didn't get anyone to answer the phone so I left a message. The interior smelled very strongly of smoke with a perfume odor to try to mask it, almost intolerable. Thankfully the weather was nice and I could roll down the windows. There was a half eaten banana and half drank bottle of water in the bed of the truck. The truck itself was comfortable and easy to drive.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There was nobody at the desk on the night we were supposed to pick up the car. We had to stay in a local hotel and come back the next morning.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

The agent gave me a very old car with multiple dents, a cracked windshield and a non-working rear wiper. When I asked for a road suitable car they refused to change the car. Budget needs to better maintain vehicles and not give customers junkers

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Me gusto la experiencia fueron miy amables

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

Rate was less than half of what National would have charged me for a one-way rental. Car was not as nice, but I was more concerned with the rate for this trip. Budget customer service was excellent-- in and out very fast both pickup in Des Moines and drop off in STL.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Quick and easy pick up and drop off

1 out of 11

National

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•2 locations

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Alamo

8.5

Very Good

16 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The greeting.... how fast it was to get in and out...the car was amazing for prom night thank you

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

At pickup any desk could help me same for drop off. Car was 100 feet from desk. It doesn't get better.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2022

Very helpful and friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

I had absolutely no problem with the car or Alamo!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I received a call the day before saying they could not fulfill my reservation. After many hours spent of my time calling and arguing I was finally given a car. I don’t know how they can just cancel a persons reservation. I had no other way to get home.

1 out of 6

Thrifty

8.0

Very Good

1 review•3 locations

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Dollar

7.8

Good

7 reviews•3 locations

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Payless

6.9

Okay

14 reviews•1 location

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I waited 90 minutes for a car for which I was already late by over an hour to pick up. The car I was given was a 2 seater tiny car and I had rented a mid sized car similar to a Camry. I got a Miata which was not an ideal vehicle for why I rented it. The gal at the counter was surly and rude.

6.0

Okay|June 2023

I returned the car on time and 3 days later got a text saying I need to return my car. It required follow up to resolve the issue and a bit of unneeded anxiety.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Their computers were down so even though I was there on time, after serving me for 45 min (ie I was not in line) they were not closer to being able to print my contract. I’m still waiting for them to return my payment. They were unable to rent a car to me. I need a refund. Can you help me get a refund? (Weirdly, the same staff were renting for budget car rental and had no problems with that computer. However their budget cars were all taken so I received no car.)

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I PAID $135.00 AND NEVER EVEN GOT TO GET THE CAR. I WAS DENIED AT COUNTER BECAUSE I DIDNT HAVE A FLIGHT BOOKED TOO. AND WAS TOLD I COULDNT BE REFUNDED OR SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT PICK UP LOCATION EITHER. APPARENTLY IN ORDER TO GET A CAR RENTAL WITH PICK UP LOCATION AT DSM AIRPORT YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A FLIGHT BOOKED OUT OF THAT AIRPORT. OBVIOUSLY I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIIS. I DID NOT SEE THIS INFO ON ANY TERMS & CONDITIONS, OR POLICIES. IVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO RESLOVE THIS ISSUE SINCE FRIDAY. IVE CALLED KAYAK, CAR RENTERS.COM, AND PAYLESS AND STILL NOTHING. IM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS AND THE LACK OF CUSTOMER CARE FROM ALL INVOLVED HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTING. I WOULD LIKE EITHER A REFUND OR TO BOOK A CAR RENTAL FOR ANOTHER TIME, OR HOTEL ROOM OR SOMETHING. $135 MAY NOT BE MUCH MONEY TO SOME BUT ITS ALOT TO ME AND MY FAMILY. WE SAVED FOR 2 MONTHS TO COME UP W THE EXTRA FUNDS TO GET THIS XAR RENTAL TO ATTEND A GRADUATION CEREMONY. WHICH WE COULD NOT ATTEND DUE TO NOT GETTING THE RENTAL CAR. SO AS YOU CAN NOW SEE IT WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Car windshield wipers gif not work correctly

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The agents at the desk were too slow and there were only two of them so the wait was way beyond what I expected…

1 out of 5

Car hire in Iowa

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Iowa so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Iowa?

Most people tend to hire a car in Iowa for 7 days which costs, on average, $86 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $605 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average $177. $2,972 is the average cost of a month-long Iowa road trip car hire.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Iowa?

Prices for cars in Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Iowa?

As of April 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for cars in Iowa.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Iowa?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Iowa. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Iowa?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Iowa. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Iowa?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Iowa because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Iowa?

Once you have performed a search for a car hire in Iowa, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Iowa with free cancellation?

Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Iowa.