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How far in advance should I hire a car in Des Moines?

To get the best deal on car hire in Des Moines, book about 63 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R921, which is about 1 302% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Des Moines?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Des Moines is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Hertz
Hertz
7.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Des Moines?

At Des Moines, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R921. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 407 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Des Moines, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R921. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 407 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R921

February

R938

March

R1 022

April

R972

May

R1 223

June

R1 391

July

R1 407

August

R1 240

September

R1 072

October

R1 106

November

R955

December

R955

What car do most people hire in Des Moines?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Des Moines are the following: SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Des Moines?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Des Moines at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Des Moines

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Des Moines known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Des Moines. Reviews were last updated on 19 December 2025.

National

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
25 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Hertz

7,6
Good
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Payless

6,8
Okay
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,9

Budget

6,3
Okay
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Avis

6,1
Okay
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5,1

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Des Moines, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around R7 589 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Des Moines?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Des Moines for a month is certainly possible.

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