Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Downtown with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a car rental in Downtown, Des Moines?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on car hire in Downtown, Des Moines, you should book around 79 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 38% compared to booking last-minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car hire in Downtown, Des Moines?
Based on car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car hire company in Downtown, Des Moines is Budget at ₹ 2,916/day on average, followed by Hertz (₹ 3,402/day) and National (₹ 3,792/day).
Which car rental company in Downtown is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Downtown are National (10.0/10, 3 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.8/10, 25 reviews), and Alamo (8.4/10, 14 reviews).
Downtown car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Downtown by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
₹ 3,194 - ₹ 6,389
All Car Types
₹ 5,928 - ₹ 8,950
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Downtown?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Downtown?
Small car hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 5,096 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average ₹ 3,194 per day, which is about 38% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 31% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 6,767 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 5,646 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Downtown typically cost around ₹ 7,098 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average ₹ 5,440 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 4% cheaper than the average car hire in Downtown, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 7,851 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 6,358 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 6% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 10,616 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 7,828 per day, which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 31% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 7,528 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average ₹ 5,314 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 2% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 8,936 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 7,378 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 18% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Downtown typically costs around ₹ 8,422 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average ₹ 6,168 per day, which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 13% more expensive than the average car hire in Downtown but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Des Moines
25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for ₹ 7,088 or less.
Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Pickup truck rental cars in Downtown are around 58% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around ₹ 5,314/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of ₹ 8,730/day.
FAQs about hiring a car in Downtown (Des Moines)
How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?
On average a car hire in Downtown costs ₹ 8,520 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Downtown is BUDGET (6.9, 31 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in Downtown?
Intermediate is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in Downtown?
A Intermediate car hire in Downtown costs ₹ 7,697 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs ₹ 59,643 per week (₹ 8,520 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs ₹ 255,611 per month (₹ 8,520 per day).
Downtown (Des Moines) car rental reviews and directory
Great experience. Van was perfect for the trip. Fit 6 people very comfortably and plenty of room for our luggage although we all had smallish overnight bags
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
Great
8.0 Very Good
Steve, Mar 2026
Full-size SUV
We had to wait 45 minutes for the car to be ready and even then, there were muddy floor mats.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Economy
When I arrived at DSM, the Budget office claimed that they had no cars to rent me because my reservation was made through Kayak.
2.0 Poor
Michael, Oct 2024
Standard SUV
Took an hour in line to get the rental. Counter seemed understaffed.
2.0 Poor
Jill, Sept 2024
Full-size
There was no rental experience with Budget because despite having a confirmed reservation, their counter was closed when I arrived. My flight was delayed getting in. Myself and others had confirmed reservations but the employees left for the evening. Thankfully Hertz was open and had a car for me. Hertz was a great experience.
Liked prompt pick up and easy return. Vehicle was good.
10.0 Wonderful
Babatunde, Jun 2024
Pick-up truck
Excellent customer service and friendly staff. Fast easy check in and check out. New rental that was clean and extra disinfectant wipes provided as a courtesy. Will definitely rent again from Alamo.
This is very simple. I understand that Hertz has rules and parameters that they operate in. When all of those are met the rental car experience should be smooth sailing. The Des Moines office was one of the worst places I’ve ever been for a rental car. I called customer care and and the representative told the gentleman at the desk to honor my reservation however he refused. I do not know him personally and I have never met him. I wasn’t rude. With all they said the guy at the desk still refused to rent me a car after two hours of going back-and-forth. Finally I was able to get my car. The context of this is that all flights were canceled and delayed out of the airport going to Chicago. The gentleman at the desk refused to let me rent a one-way rental to O’Hare airport on a debit card nowhere does it State that I can’t do that. I was well aware of the $500 hold and was OK with that. I had my own car insurance State Farm and everything should’ve been smooth. I even had a reservation. I used a third-party website kayak. I read all rules carefully. Nothing stated that I could not rent a one-way rental from one airport to another with the debit card. I hated the experience. It was embarrassing, strenuous and flat out wrong. The reason I didn’t call corporate or further pursue some satisfaction with this situation is because I wanted a cooling off period. I still feel wronged and am rather disgusted by the entire process.
2.0 Poor
Danny, Mar 2026
Where to begin? Picked this car up around 9:30pm. I had already driven away from the rental facility when I noticed a couple of problems with the car. Firstly, the petrol tank was not full but only 7/8 (the gauge is misleading at first sight). But worse than that was that one of the safety features (the Active Lane Management system) was not working at all and flagged up a warning that the vehicle needed servicing to repair it. Then, when returning the car less than 18 hours later, the system at the Hertz counter would not initially accept the return of the vehicle due to excessive mileage of some 21,000 miles that I supposedly had driven in those 18 hours. This turned out to be a mistake on the outgoing mileage which instead of 23,000 had been logged into the system as 2,000. This was eventually resolved by the staff at the counter, but just added to the feeling that this was a dreadful rental.
10.0 Wonderful
Oscar, Nov 2024
Intermediate
Everything was good. From pick up to drop off. Even accommodating a change in location for the drop off.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Compact
The Hertz team is very laid back and easy to work with. No complaints.
10.0 Wonderful
Susan, Nov 2023
Standard
Great staff at the counter. He helped us find a vehicle that was close by for a frail walker. He answered all of our questions and this was a very pleasant rental car experience.
The agent at the desk could not have been more annoyed that I had rented from Payless (vs. Avis or Budget). She says they do everything by paper, so they don't actually have the cars in stock that Kayak rented to me. She was incredibly rude. And that was after the terrible surprise of arriving at an airport I use all the time to find that they've moved their rental cars off-site and didn't have enough buses to shuttle people there, so everyone was shoving each other -- in IOWA!! Terrible experience, won't do it again.
8.0 Very Good
Jerry, Oct 2023
Compact
Gave me the keys and sent me out to the lot. The car was not there, which they didn't believe so they went out and found I was right. Went back to their storage, found a car after while. Wasted a lot of time................
1 out of 4
Avis
6.4
Okay
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.2
One location in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 515 256 5623
Monday
08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:30
Thursday
08:00 - 23:30
Friday
08:00 - 23:30
Saturday
08:00 - 22:00
Sunday
08:00 - 23:30
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2.0 Poor
Kylie, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
No vehicles available despite reservation
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Standard SUV
Car was filthy (inside and out)
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
Great
American Rent-A-Car
4.5
Mediocre
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
4.5
One location in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
5800 Fleur Rd
+1 515 644 5255
Opening times not available
Filters
Reviews
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Compact
I had a reservation and when I got there they told me they didn't have a car for me.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Full-size
I wasn’t thrilled that they make you give them a positive online review BEFORE you get your car.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Compact
Friendly counter staff, but they were making everyone scan a QR code and give them a 5 star review before they would give you a car. Very odd. They also charged way too much for this car but I needed it and they were the only ones with cars. It’s a fine line between charging what the market will bear and price gouging. The car was smaller (and cheesier) than what I ordered. It was like driving a Coke can. Finally, when my plans changed and I needed to return the car early, they would not refund the difference. They cited a paragraph in their contract, which was literally far too small to read. Overall not a good experience.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2023
Compact
I showed up to get my rental car and the office was closed. I could never get the car I reserved.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2022
Had to wait for an hour at the counter when we dropped off the car because the company only had one employee working and apparently he was on lunch break. Almost missed our flight because of it. Would not book a rental vehicle with this company again.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2022
When I arrived at the counter, I was told that I could not rent a car because I had not arrived on an incoming flight. This was never mentioned prior to my arriving to pick up the car. I needed the car for a family emergency, and no other companies had cars available. I will never try to rent from American again. I will also not likely ever use Kayak again.
Dollar
8.3
Very Good
One location in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
2540 Leland Avenue
+1 515 256 5848
Monday
00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday
00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Filters
No reviews available
Airport Van
4.6
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
One location in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
4410 Merle Hay Road
+1 877 826 4680
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Easirent
4.5
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
One location in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
Des Moines International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Thrifty
No score available yet
2 locations in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
5800 Fleur Drive
+1 877 283 0898
Monday
08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 22:00
Thursday
08:00 - 22:00
Friday
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 22:00
Lc Pending Close Dec 1st
+1 877 283 0898
Monday
08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 22:00
Thursday
08:00 - 22:00
Friday
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 22:00
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Downtown
Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)
5800 Fleur Dr
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
132 travellers who rented a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7
Car hire locations in or near Downtown (Des Moines)
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