What is the most popular car type to rent at Des Moines Airport?

Intermediate cars are the most popular type of car to rent at Des Moines Airport. 35% of our momondo users searched for Intermediate cars for their trip in the past year. The two most popular Intermediate car models are the Chrysler Pacifica and the Toyota RAV4. The most popular rental company offering Intermediate vehicles at Des Moines Airport is Budget. The cheapest price to rent Intermediate cars from Budget is $78 per day.

What is the cheapest car to rent at Des Moines Airport?

At an average price of $82/day, renting the Toyota RAV4 from Avis is currently the cheapest option available at Des Moines Airport. The cheapest price found in the past 12 months for a Toyota RAV4 from Avis is $59/day. If you rent a car before your arrival date, you are more likely to find the best car rental deals at Des Moines Airport.

What is the best car rental company at Des Moines Airport?

Hertz is the best car rental company at Des Moines Airport based on our user data. Hertz has an average rating of 7.7 from 39 reviewers. Other reputable rental car companies at Des Moines Airport include Budget, with an average rating of 6.2 from 41 reviewers, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with a 8.9 average rating from 20 reviews.

How much does it cost for a car rental at Des Moines Airport?

The average daily cost to rent a car at Des Moines Airport is $104. If you need a rental car for a week, the cost is $391 on average. You can expect to pay $2,176 for a month-long car rental at Des Moines Airport. Be sure to compare car rental prices on momondo for the best deals on short or long-term rentals.

What car do most people rent at Des Moines Airport?

Most momondo users will rent the Chrysler Pacifica at Des Moines Airport, though renting the Volkswagen Jetta is a popular second choice according to our data. If you’re interested in renting the Chrysler Pacifica, prices are $141 per day on average. Some users have found Chrysler Pacifica rental deals at Des Moines Airport for as low as $55 per day. Volkswagen Jetta rentals at Des Moines Airport are $85 per day on average, with some of the cheapest deals at $49 per day.

What car rental company has the Ford Edge at Des Moines Airport?

Avis has the Ford Edge (and other similar SUV vehicles) for rent at Des Moines Airport. You can expect to rent the Ford Edge at Des Moines Airport from Avis for $113/day on average.Renting the Genesis G70 (also considered a SUV vehicle) is also an option when picking up a car from Avis at Des Moines Airport.

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Chevrolet Trailblazer

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$57/day

19 Aug - 26 Aug

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Audi Q3

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

5-door vehicles

$55/day

3 Sep - 16 Sep

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Mazda Mazda3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$42/day

23 Aug - 20 Sep

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Hyundai Kona

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

$47/day

3 Sep - 16 Sep

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Mini Hatch

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$41/day

27 Aug - 10 Sep

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GMC Sierra

or similar Pickup truck

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$52/day

27 Aug - 26 Sep

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Chrysler 200

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$51/day

26 Aug - 25 Sep

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Ford Escape

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$52/day

27 Aug - 26 Sep

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Volkswagen Passat

or similar Premium

Up to 5 passengers

$61/day

3 Aug - 2 Sep

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When is the best time to rent a car at Des Moines Airport?

Aim to rent a car at Des Moines Airport 13 days before your trip to get the best deal. On average, it costs $45/day when booking 13 days ahead. Weekend car rental prices at Des Moines Airport average $53/day, while weekday prices are $57/day. If your schedule is flexible, consider renting a car at Des Moines Airport in January, when average prices are at their lowest - $47/day.

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	Small cars	$55 - $113
	All Car Types	$66 - $111

The average price of a small car rental in Des Moines Airport is $56. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Des Moines Airport is in August. The price is 4% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A small car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Des Moines Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Des Moines Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Des Moines Airport small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Des Moines Airport is $57. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Des Moines Airport is in October. The price is 6% lower than the rest of the year at just $62 per day. A medium car rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in Des Moines Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Des Moines Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Des Moines Airport medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Des Moines Airport is $63. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Des Moines Airport is in September. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just $85 per day. A large car rental is typically 5% less expensive than the average rental car in Des Moines Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Des Moines Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Des Moines Airport large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Des Moines Airport is $64. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Des Moines Airport is in November. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $50 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in Des Moines Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Des Moines Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Des Moines Airport SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Des Moines Airport is $79. The cheapest time to rent a van in Des Moines Airport is in September. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just $95 per day. A van rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in Des Moines Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Des Moines Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Des Moines Airport is $50. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Des Moines Airport is in September. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $64 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in Des Moines Airport. The average price of a vehicle rental in Des Moines Airport can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Nissan Rogue

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$41/day

27 Aug - 10 Sep

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Chevrolet Aveo Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

$47/day

3 Sep - 16 Sep

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Chevrolet Spark

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$49/day

22 Aug - 19 Sep

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Des Moines Airport car rental directory

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National

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9

Very good

12 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 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|Jul 2023

Great experience with this rental

2.0

Poor|Jul 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|Jun 2023

Easy pick up and drop off.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Customer service was excellent

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Thank you!

1 out of 4

Alamo

8.7

Very good

7 reviews•1 location

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Hertz

7.7

Good

23 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

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

2.0

Poor|Jun 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.

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.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Thanks

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

The Herrtz representative took care of us when we picked up the vehicle. She upgraded us to an all wheel drive vehicle when she realized that we would be driving in a snow storm. No prompting from myself, she just offered the upgrade for no additional cost. The vehicle was very clean and suited our needs perfectly.

1 out of 8

Dollar

1 location

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Payless

6.9

Okay

14 reviews•1 location

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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|Jun 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

Avis

6.2

Okay

8 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|Sep 2022

The pick up and drop off was simple. The car looked like it had been rear ended at some point. The windows were pretty dirty, However the interior was clean. I got a larger car than I reserved so I was happy overall.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

The customer service was not good. Was given a hard time and was not helpful. Wasn’t able to pick up car and had to rent a car with another company.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

They did not rent us a car. We booked three months in advance. The lady at the desk was extremely rude and unhelpful. All of our plans depended on having a one way rental. They did not honor it. It ruined our trip. I am writing to their corporate office and the BBB. I’m furious.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

The car got great mileage and had no mechanical problems. There was a dog smell in the back but bought some enzyme odor remover and treated it several times to eliminate the smell. Thank you for making the drive a great one.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2021

The woman at the counter was very sweet, especially when I was extremely irritated. I feel bad that she has to deal with the ridiculous “policies”. She really was kind, thank you!

Couldn’t pick up my rental because my license has my middle name and my card doesn’t. Clerk wouldn’t accept payment that didn’t EXACTLY match the card, and of course debit cards are not an option. I don’t care how much the “hold” is especially when I have thousands in checking Thanks Avis for leaving me stranded

1 out of 3

Budget

6.2

Okay

26 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Sep 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|Sep 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|Jun 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|Jun 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|Sep 2022

Quick and easy pick up and drop off

1 out of 9

Car rental at Des Moines Airport

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Prices for cars in Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Des Moines Airport?

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

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Des Moines Airport?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Des Moines Airport. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Des Moines Airport?

To rent a car in Des Moines Airport, 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 rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting 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 rental company you're booking with.

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Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Des Moines Airport?

Booking a car rental in Des Moines Airport via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Des Moines Airport?

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car rentals in Des Moines Airport, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.

Does momondo show car rental deals in Des Moines Airport with free cancellation?

Yes, whether it is for cars in Des Moines Airport or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.

Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Des Moines Airport on momondo?

Fair fuel policies are specifically available to select on momondo, allowing you to refine your search for rental cars in Des Moines Airport.

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You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on rental cars in Des Moines Airport on momondo.

Can I search for rental cars in Des Moines Airport with unlimited mileage on momondo?

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Des Moines Airport?

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Des Moines Airport?

Does momondo show car rental deals in Des Moines Airport with free cancellation?

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