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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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R919, which is about 1 265% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Des Moines?

In Des Moines, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just R31,55/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at R54,10/day.

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). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10 with 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Dollar
Dollar
8.2

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 R853. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 404 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 R853. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 404 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

R853

February

R953

March

R1 187

April

R1 170

May

R1 304

June

R1 404

July

R1 404

August

R1 237

September

R1 053

October

R1 087

November

R953

December

R903

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 (GMC Yukon or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar).

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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 29 July 2026.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,8
Very Good
17 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,4

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,8

Dollar

1 location
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Hertz

7,5
Good
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,5

Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Budget

6,8
Okay
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Payless

6,4
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,8

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 29 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Des Moines for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around R7 115 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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