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Iowa car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Iowa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 December 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iowa, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa?

For the best savings on car hire in Iowa, make your reservation 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just R922/day – about 1 304% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is National (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 8.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Dollar
Dollar
7.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Iowa is January, when you can expect to pay R922/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is July (R1 409/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R922

February

R939

March

R1 023

April

R973

May

R1 224

June

R1 392

July

R1 409

August

R1 241

September

R1 073

October

R1 107

November

R956

December

R956

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. SUV (Chevrolet Equinox) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Iowa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 7.

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Top rental agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 16 December 2025.

National

3 locations
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Alamo

3 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations
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Dollar

5 locations
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Hertz

7 locations
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Payless

1 location
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Avis

7 locations
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Budget

6 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2025.

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

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks in Iowa. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 596 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

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

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Hire a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Yonkers
Clinton
Elizabeth
Stamford
Jersey City
Carlstadt
Staten Island
Tannersville
Rutherford
Rye
Carteret
Elmsford
Secaucus

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