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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 14 February 2026.

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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 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just R799/day – about 1 131% 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
8.0
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 R815/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is July (R1 342/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

R815

February

R863

March

R991

April

R911

May

R1 166

June

R1 310

July

R1 342

August

R1 182

September

R1 023

October

R1 055

November

R911

December

R863

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and SUV (Chevrolet Equinox) 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 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 10.

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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 14 February 2026.

National

3 locations
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Alamo

3 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

12 locations
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Hertz

10 locations
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Dollar

6 locations
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Payless

1 location
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Avis

6 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 14 February 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?

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Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Yonkers
Elizabeth
Stamford
Jersey City
Carlstadt
Staten Island
Tannersville
Rutherford
Rye
Carteret
Elmsford
Norwalk
Secaucus

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