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Iowa car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iowa. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Iowa car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Iowa, book about 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 70, which is about 10% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Iowa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Iowa is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 43 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.6/10 with 68 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Iowa, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 70. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging S$ 101 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Iowa, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 70. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging S$ 101 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 70

February

S$ 72

March

S$ 79

April

S$ 74

May

S$ 93

June

S$ 101

July

S$ 100

August

S$ 87

September

S$ 74

October

S$ 76

November

S$ 74

December

S$ 79

What car do most people rent in Iowa?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Iowa. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iowa?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Iowa at 14.

Top rental agencies in Iowa

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iowa known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iowa. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
43 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.6
Good
68 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

6.1
Okay
42 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

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

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

7.8
Good
7 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Iowa?

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

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

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