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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Iowa?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Iowa and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 December 2024.

January

$97

February

$93

March

$107

April

$109

May

$114

June

$129

July

$137

August

$120

September

$102

October

$104

November

$102

December

$109

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 December 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

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 December 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very Good
44 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.4
Good
62 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Budget

6.7
Okay
34 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
15 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.7

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.1

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.3

Payless

6.6
Okay
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 December 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Iowa?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Iowa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo ($134/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($139/day), and National ($154/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iowa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iowa.

  • What are petrol prices like in Iowa?

    The average price of petrol in Iowa is $1.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $72 and $103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Iowa for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Iowa, offering car hire for around $1,806 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 44% on your car hire. For a below average price in Iowa, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 27 days in advance.

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

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

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