Car rentals in Downtown, Des Moines

It costs $65/day on average for a car rental in Downtown. momondo users have also found prices as high as $109/day and as low as $46/day, which is a 58% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you rent your car in.

At the moment, Downtown’s cheapest rental car company is Hertz, where users have found prices for as low as $46/day. You may also consider renting from Payless or Alamo which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Payless for $56/day and $66/day from Alamo.

Hertz is considered the best car rental company in Downtown based on our data - 39 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 7.7 out of 10.

The most popular type of cars to rent in Downtown are SUV cars. This type of car costs $109 per day on average. 30% of users prefer to rent SUV cars in Downtown due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

The majority of momondo users will rent a car in Downtown for 2 days at an average cost of $67 per day. Renting for 1 week will cost a total of $559, while renting for just the weekend will cost $161 in total. You can also rent a car for a month or longer if need be - according to our data, renting a car for a month in Downtown costs, on average, $2,852 total.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is during the month of February, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 26+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $58 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Downtown is July, at $85 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

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

The number of operators available for cars in Downtown is 15 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent 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 rental company before making a reservation.

When renting a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.