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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 7 July 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 27 days before pickup. The average price then is just R966/day – about 1 407% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10 with 40 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.2/10 with 50 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R966/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iowa is June (R1 441/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

R966

February

R984

March

R1 089

April

R1 019

May

R1 283

June

R1 441

July

R1 370

August

R1 195

September

R1 019

October

R1 037

November

R1 019

December

R1 089

What car do most people hire in Iowa?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Iowa. Standard (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. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 9.

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 7 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
40 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,2
Good
50 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,2

Budget

6,1
Okay
38 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,5

National

10,0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
17 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,3

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Payless

6,9
Okay
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

7,2

Avis

6,6
Okay
26 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Iowa for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Iowa. They can have you in a hire car for about R4 456 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
Carteret
Jersey City
Bronx
Stamford
Elizabeth
Clinton
Carlstadt
Staten Island
Rutherford
Tannersville
Rye
Elmsford
Secaucus

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