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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 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R881, which is about 1 188% 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). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.7/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Dollar
Dollar
8.3

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 R831. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 396 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 R831. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 396 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

R831

February

R947

March

R1 164

April

R1 164

May

R1 297

June

R1 396

July

R1 380

August

R1 313

September

R1 114

October

R1 164

November

R964

December

R898

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 Expedition or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Des Moines

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

8,7
Very Good
14 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,3

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

7,7
Good
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

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

6,9
Okay
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Payless

6,5
Okay
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

7,0

Car hire FAQs

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Des Moines, offering car hire for around R6 679 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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