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Cheap Car Hire in Iowa from $8

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Iowa with a pick-up date of 21/1 and drop-off date of 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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

$88

February

$84

March

$97

April

$99

May

$104

June

$116

July

$124

August

$108

September

$92

October

$94

November

$92

December

$96

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

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Iowa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Iowa to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 December 2024.

Small cars

$80 - $201

All Car Types

$87 - $172

To hire a small car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of $93/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iowa (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$201/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iowa, hiring a small car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of $77/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Iowa (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$154/day). In fact, November is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iowa, hiring a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Iowa, you would pay an average price of $66/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iowa (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$174/day). In fact, March is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iowa, hiring a SUV saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top hire 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 hire 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: Turo ($117/day), Alamo ($122/day), and Hertz ($122/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 $1.45/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $65 and $94 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Iowa, offering car hire for around $662 per week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 43% in Iowa - we recommend booking at least 27days in advance.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Iowa however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Small car hires in Iowa

Find small car hire deals in Iowa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Iowa cost an average of $8 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 December 2024.
Nissan Micra$8/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Mitsubishi Mirage$8/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$8/day
2
5
M
Mitsubishi Mirage

Car hires by fuel type in Iowa

Browse car hires by fuel type in Iowa. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 21 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iowa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($63+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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