What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Iowa?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Iowa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo (R960/day), Budget (R997/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R1 111/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), National (8,1 rating) and Carl's (8,0 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 R16,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R733 and R1 058 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 44% on a hire car in Iowa. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired date.

Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

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

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Iowa car hires in 2024

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

January

R995

February

R958

March

R1 103

April

R1 121

May

R1 176

June

R1 320

July

R1 411

August

R1 230

September

R1 049

October

R1 067

November

R995

December

R1 049

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

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There are 328 hire agencies servicing Iowa. These agencies, altogether, have 16 640 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iowa with prices from R997 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Iowa:

Economy

R960+

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Compact

R997+

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Intermediate

R999+

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Full-size

R1 111+

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People carrier

R1 345+

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Full-size SUV

R1 441+

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Premium

R1 742+

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Luxury

R1 543+

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Pick-up truck

R1 720+

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Compact SUV

R1 092+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 153+

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Premium coupe

R1 404+

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Supplier choice

R1 637+

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Standard SUV

R1 806+

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Top rental agencies in Iowa

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2

Very Good

44 reviews•11 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 15

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Hertz

7,4

Good

60 reviews•9 locations

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Budget

6,9

Okay

35 reviews•5 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 12

National

2 locations

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Alamo

8,7

Very Good

15 reviews•2 locations

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Dollar

7,6

Good

6 reviews•4 locations

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Avis

6,9

Okay

22 reviews•3 locations

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6,0

Okay|Sept 2023

Returning the car to DSM airport was a bit strange.

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

Thrifty

6,7

Okay

3 reviews•4 locations

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Toyota Corolla QuestR997/day

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Audi A3R999/day

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Ford EcoSportR1 092/day

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Car hire FAQs

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Iowa?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Iowa from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo (R960/day), Budget (R997/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R1 111/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), National (8,1 rating) and Carl's (8,0 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 R16,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R733 and R1 058 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Iowa for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 44% on a hire car in Iowa. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 27 days prior to your desired date.
Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Iowa for a month is certainly possible.

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Iowa car hires in 2024

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 November 2024.

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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 November 2024.

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 November 2024.

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 November 2024.

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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 369. Data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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 November 2024.

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