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A 4-wheel-drive car is definitely a wise choice to make when renting a vehicle for Des Moines, especially in the winter. When venturing out of the city, a 4-wheel-drive will give drivers the essential traction for icy roads or dirt tracks. Talk to your agency about insurance and what is covered, and always check your car beforehand for scratches you did not cause.
In residential areas, 25 mph is permitted and up to 65 mph on rural roads. On highways, the state of Iowa allows drivers to speed up to 70 mph, but remember to always take the weather and street conditions into account and slow down when necessary.
There is on-street parking available all throughout Des Moines, with charges around $0.25 to $1.25 per hour, depending on how close to the center you are parked. Fees usually apply Monday to Saturday between 9am and 9pm, and parking is free on Sundays. Parking garages are another alternative, and there are seven garages in and around Downtown, charging an approximate daily limit of $10 or around $1 per hour.
On average a car hire in Des Moines costs £42 per day.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Des Moines is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0, 51 reviews).
The average price of fuel in Des Moines is £2.69 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £32 and £43, depending on the car size.
Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Des Moines.
The only car hire company onsite at Des Moines airport is Alamo.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Des Moines airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Standard car hire in Des Moines costs £38 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Des Moines costs £292 per week (£42 per day).
On average a car hire in Des Moines costs £1,251 per month (£42 per day).
Most car hire providers in Des Moines offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Des Moines, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
3 locations in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
1545 E Euclid Ave
+1 515 262 2222
200 Se 6th St
+1 515 282 8000
5800 Fleur Dr
+1 844 996 0646
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Jamey, Apr 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
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Everything can't be rated because I got a phone call from Enterprise telling me that they had overbooked and that I would be on a wait list for a car. That was the last I heard from them.10.0 Wonderful
Alan, May 2021
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Jack at the counter is a wonderful asset to the company. He did a,great job getting us into the vehicle that we wanted.2 locations in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 515 256 5848
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Susan, Nov 2023
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2021
Cons:
The vehicle we had reserved had been "given away". We were given an upgrade; however it was not very comfortable. We had reserved a vehicle we knew we would be comfortable in for the long drive. Vehicle was dirty inside - used our own wipes to sanitize. Windshield wipers did not work properly. Was stressful on day 2 of the drive in the rain.6.0 Okay
Doug, Feb 2021
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The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, at the airport.Cons:
The person I spoke to on the phone, after my initial flight was canceled, could not have been less helpful, or more condescending.2.0 Poor
Kyle, Jan 2021
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NothingCons:
They were not open when I arrived and I had to spend 3x as much getting a car from another companyOne location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 515 287 2612
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2.0 Poor
Michael, Oct 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Jill, Sept 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly and helpfulCons:
Late fees and charges are outrageous as is charges for gas8.0 Very Good
Alexander, Mar 2021
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Car had been smoked in.6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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The budget customer service staff needs to work on their customer service experience. Their behavior is what drives this poor review. If you book a car through any of the travel apps they are not inclined to offer you any information Other than what you received while pre-booking.One location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Dr
+1 844 816 4384
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One location in Des Moines
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5800 Fleur Dr
+1 844 816 4385
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
People carrier
10.0 Wonderful
Babatunde, Jun 2024
Pick-up truck
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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Staff was very helpful picking up and returning. Very convenient location in the airport and the cars are right outside the door in the baggage claim area6.0 Okay
CT, Aug 2020
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Nice sized suvCons:
The gas gauge was way off. No horse power.9.6 Wonderful
Ryan, Jan 2020
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Staff was super helpful. Class of vehicle rented wasn't available so they provided an upgrade and reduced the price for the trouble. Would highly recommend!2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Intermediate SUV
One location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
Lc Pending Close Dec 1st
+1 866 434 2226
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2 locations in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 877 283 0898
Lc Pending Close Dec 1st
+1 877 283 0898
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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staff was very friendly. Drop off was confusing as it was no longer Thrifty but Hertz9.6 Wonderful
Dave, Mar 2020
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The entire experience could not have been easier and more convenient.2.8 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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My car stopped working. Had to get an uber to get where I needed to go. The lyft they got me didnt even bring me to the right place to pick up my car at first. I had an extremely disappointing experience.One location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 515 256 5228
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8.0 Very Good
Jerry, Oct 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Renota, Dec 2020
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Thanks y’all are great7.2 Good
Tax, Sept 2020
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Way too long of a line to pick up the car4.4 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2020
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Will never use them again. Insane after-the-fact price hijacking and terrible service. I have been renting cars several times a year for years. I had never used Payless before but needed to book something about a week in advance of the date. It was about $300 to book for 3 days which was already expensive but when I picked up the car they tacked on another full day because they charge by the “24 hours” not by the day, which was already absurd. They would not budge on the cost, which was a surprise upon pickup. When I picked up the car the total came to over $600! For 3 days with a car! They wouldn’t explain the Huge increase except that it was a high demand time and that’s just the cost of the car. Awful experience. Will stick with the better name brands that are fair and honest about pricing.2.0 Poor
Cheryl, Aug 2023
Full-size
6.0 Okay
Tyler, Jun 2023
Standard SUV
One location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 515 256 5623
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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The service was good. I really liked the car, clean and nearly new. Good experience and better rates than other rental companies.Cons:
Tried to call the rental location several times and never got someone to answer. Customer service these days is the way to stay ahead of the rest.6.0 Okay
Ben, Sept 2023
Intermediate
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2022
1.9 Poor
Andrew, Aug 2021
One location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
5800 Fleur Rd
+1 515 644 5255
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Full-size
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2023
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2022
One location in Des Moines
Locations in Des Moines
4410 Merle Hay Road
+1 877 826 4680
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Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | £42/day |
Good deal | £41/day |
Some Des Moines car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Des Moines.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Des Moines car hire.
Pick-up location | Des Moines |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Open-air all-terrain, People carrier, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 17 |
Airport locations | 14 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Alamo, Hertz, Avis |