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 ($133/day), Avis ($137/day), and National ($182/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 $1.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

January

$93

February

$95

March

$103

April

$97

May

$109

June

$122

July

$131

August

$115

September

$98

October

$100

November

$98

December

$105

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa is January. 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

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Economy

$149+

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Compact

$137+

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Intermediate

$141+

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Standard

$144+

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Full-size

$133+

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People mover

$189+

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Full-size SUV

$223+

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Premium

$176+

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Pick-up truck

$145+

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Premium SUV

$182+

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Compact SUV

$145+

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Intermediate SUV

$158+

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Standard SUV

$166+

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Top rental agencies in Iowa

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very Good

37 reviews•8 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

The Toyota was very clean and efficient on gas. Friendly service at the airport. Easy pick up and return.

3.6

Poor|Sept 2020

The gentleman who showed me the vehicle was very kind & funny.

The pick-up process was very long. I told to go to one location but when I got there found out that location was closed & to go to another location on the other side of town. When I got to that location I still had to wait nearly an hour before I was able to take the vehicle. The original pickup time was noon, but I wasn't able to drive it until 3:30 due to the vehicle "not being ready". Additionally, the drop off was very unorganized, I stood in line for more than 20 minutes until someone finally acknowledged me. It was then that I was able to hand them the keys & they will email me a receipt, but because they were short staffed I wasn't able to go over the vehicle with them in person Also, the location has very limited parking so there are vehicles scattered everywhere & stacked 4 deep in addition to parking on the side streets. This location seemed very unorganized & not very friendly

1 out of 13

Hertz

7.3

Good

38 reviews•5 locations

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Budget

6.4

Okay

31 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Drop off was perfect and timely. Pickup was an hour wait, we had a nice trainee who was ignored by supervisor every time she tried to ask question. When I asked Supervisor the question the trainer was asking, she snapped and said she was Busy processing the customer who cut in line on front of us.Felt bad trainee, who was taking the heat.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

So simple and fast. Very helpful and friendly staff. I will use budget again.

1 out of 11

National

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•3 locations

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Alamo

8.3

Very Good

17 reviews•3 locations

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Thrifty

8.0

Very Good

1 review•3 locations

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Dollar

7.8

Good

7 reviews•3 locations

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Avis

6.9

Okay

23 reviews•4 locations

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6.0

Okay|Sept 2023

Returning the car to DSM airport was a bit strange.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

I love everything , it is so comfortable to me and my family. It’s really nice to traveling.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I ended up having to pay for LT parking and I live here. It wasn't clear that pickup/ dropoff was one and the same as the sign stated Rental Dropoffs. Somehow the price was $10 higher than the stated price. Because I had to park in LT parking I got lost trying to walk all the way over to the Rental car area. It would've been probably a 3 mile walk. I had to talk to the LT parking pay attendants about how to get to it and one of them happened to be leaving and gave me a ride. I will never rent from Avis at the airport again or any AVIS as they raised the price on me after I had a reservation.

1 out of 8

Car rental FAQs

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 ($133/day), Avis ($137/day), and National ($182/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iowa?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 $1.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
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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Electric

$87+

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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 15 April 2025.

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 15 April 2025.

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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Iowa?

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

What are petrol prices like in Iowa?

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

Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

Car rentals by fuel type in Iowa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2025.

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