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Cheap Car Hire in Iowa from R818

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Iowa with a pick-up date of 11/3 and drop-off date of 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Iowa car hires in 2026

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 21 février 2026.

Most common car type

Standard
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Popular car types in Iowa

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Iowa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 février 2026.
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There are 370 hire agencies servicing Iowa. These agencies, altogether, have 17 629 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? pickup truck is the cheapest car type to hire in Iowa with prices from R818 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Iowa:

SUV

SUV

R857+

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People carrier

People carrier

R981+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 306+

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Convertible

Convertible

R1 497+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R818+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 431+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

R765+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 456+

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Best car hire deals found in Iowa

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Iowa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Iowa with an average daily rate of R1 174. Data was last updated on 21 février 2026.
Ford RangerR818/day
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Ford Ranger
Found 02/19/26
Hyundai VenueR857/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Venue
Found 02/19/26
BMW X3R1 306/day
5
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A/C
BMW X3
Found 02/19/26

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 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just R801/day – about 1 134% 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
Hertz
Hertz
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 R817/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is July (R1 346/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

R817

February

R881

March

R994

April

R913

May

R1 170

June

R1 314

July

R1 346

August

R1 186

September

R1 026

October

R1 058

November

R913

December

R865

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 Tahoe) 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 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 5.

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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 21 février 2026.

National

2 locations
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Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8 locations
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Hertz

5 locations
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Dollar

4 locations
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Payless

1 location
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Avis

3 locations
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Budget

5 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 21 février 2026.

  • 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
Elizabeth
Stamford
Jersey City
Carlstadt
Staten Island
Tannersville
Rutherford
Rye
Carteret
Elmsford
Norwalk
Secaucus

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