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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
$42/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$38/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$36/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$41/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
$39/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$61/day
Ford Expedition car
Ford Expedition
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$84/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$58/day
BMW X3 car
BMW X3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$61/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$41/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$46/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$51/day
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Downtown (Des Moines) car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.4

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

2800 Mckinley Avenue

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5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5848

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:30 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The Hertz team is very laid back and easy to work with. No complaints.

10.0 Wonderful

Susan, Nov 2023

Standard

KAYAK
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.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Great, very smooth process

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The vehicle we had reserved had been "given away". We were given an upgrade; however it was not very comfortable. We had reserved a vehicle we knew we would be comfortable in for the long drive. Vehicle was dirty inside - used our own wipes to sanitize. Windshield wipers did not work properly. Was stressful on day 2 of the drive in the rain.

6.0 Okay

Doug, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, at the airport.

Cons:

The person I spoke to on the phone, after my initial flight was canceled, could not have been less helpful, or more condescending.

2.0 Poor

Kyle, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They were not open when I arrived and I had to spend 3x as much getting a car from another company

1 out of 8

Budget

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.6

One location in Downtown

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from$62/day

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 287 2612

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Michael, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Took an hour in line to get the rental. Counter seemed understaffed.

2.0 Poor

Jill, Sep 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
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.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Absolutely wonderful experience ❤️

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

Late fees and charges are outrageous as is charges for gas

8.0 Very good

Alexander, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car had been smoked in.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The budget customer service staff needs to work on their customer service experience. Their behavior is what drives this poor review. If you book a car through any of the travel apps they are not inclined to offer you any information Other than what you received while pre-booking.

1 out of 10

National

9.6

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Downtown

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from$70/day

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 816 4384

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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Alamo

8.6

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.3

One location in Downtown

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from$73/day

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 816 4385

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Liked prompt pick up and easy return. Vehicle was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Babatunde, Jun 2024

Pickup truck

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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.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very helpful picking up and returning. Very convenient location in the airport and the cars are right outside the door in the baggage claim area

6.0 Okay

CT, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice sized suv

Cons:

The gas gauge was way off. No horse power.

9.6 Wonderful

Ryan, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super helpful. Class of vehicle rented wasn't available so they provided an upgrade and reduced the price for the trouble. Would highly recommend!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
They wouldn’t rent to me

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.7

One location in Downtown

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from$49/day

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 996 0646

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

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Staff at service counter was very friendly & helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

KAYAK
They stayed open late so I was able to pick up my rental. Get customer service!!!

5.6 Fair

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up was easy, drop off was just a drop box since it was a Sunday evening.

Cons:

The whole 3 hour drive we kept having large ants crawling on us! So gross and annoying.

3.6 Poor

Sergio, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

i booked and have always use my bank of america debit card for my car rentals and was denied my reservation cause i dont have a major cc when i have done it for years and thru enterprise before.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Everything seemed to be quite satisfactory. I enjoyed the size of the car and all went well. No problems! Thank you!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Convertible

KAYAK
Great experience with this rental

1 out of 5

Dollar

6.9

Okay

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.5

One location in Downtown

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Lc Pending Close Dec 1st

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
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Thrifty

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

Lc Pending Close Dec 1st

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

staff was very friendly. Drop off was confusing as it was no longer Thrifty but Hertz

9.6 Wonderful

Dave, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The entire experience could not have been easier and more convenient.

2.8 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

My car stopped working. Had to get an uber to get where I needed to go. The lyft they got me didnt even bring me to the right place to pick up my car at first. I had an extremely disappointing experience.

Payless

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.8

One location in Downtown

from$48/day

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5228

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very good

Jerry, Oct 2023

Compact

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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................

10.0 Wonderful

Renota, Dec 2020

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Cons:

Thanks y’all are great

7.2 Good

Tax, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Way too long of a line to pick up the car

4.4 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Will never use them again. Insane after-the-fact price hijacking and terrible service. I have been renting cars several times a year for years. I had never used Payless before but needed to book something about a week in advance of the date. It was about $300 to book for 3 days which was already expensive but when I picked up the car they tacked on another full day because they charge by the “24 hours” not by the day, which was already absurd. They would not budge on the cost, which was a surprise upon pickup. When I picked up the car the total came to over $600! For 3 days with a car! They wouldn’t explain the Huge increase except that it was a high demand time and that’s just the cost of the car. Awful experience. Will stick with the better name brands that are fair and honest about pricing.

2.0 Poor

Cheryl, Aug 2023

Full-size

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I waited 90 minutes for a car for which I was already late by over an hour to pick up. The car I was given was a 2 seater tiny car and I had rented a mid sized car similar to a Camry. I got a Miata which was not an ideal vehicle for why I rented it. The gal at the counter was surly and rude.

6.0 Okay

Tyler, Jun 2023

Standard SUV

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I returned the car on time and 3 days later got a text saying I need to return my car. It required follow up to resolve the issue and a bit of unneeded anxiety.

Avis

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.6

One location in Downtown

from$64/day

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5623

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Great

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The service was good. I really liked the car, clean and nearly new. Good experience and better rates than other rental companies.

Cons:

Tried to call the rental location several times and never got someone to answer. Customer service these days is the way to stay ahead of the rest.

6.0 Okay

Ben, Sep 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Returning the car to DSM airport was a bit strange.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sep 2022

KAYAK
The pick up and drop off was simple. The car looked like it had been rear ended at some point. The windows were pretty dirty, However the interior was clean. I got a larger car than I reserved so I was happy overall.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
The customer service was not good. Was given a hard time and was not helpful. Wasn’t able to pick up car and had to rent a car with another company.

1.9 Poor

Andrew, Aug 2021

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They did not rent us a car. We booked three months in advance. The lady at the desk was extremely rude and unhelpful. All of our plans depended on having a one way rental. They did not honor it. It ruined our trip. I am writing to their corporate office and the BBB. I’m furious.

American Rent-A-Car

4.5

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

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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.

Airport Van

5.0

Fair

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

4410 Merle Hay Road

+1 877 826 4680

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

Des Moines International Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Downtown

Locations in Downtown (Des Moines)

Fleure Drive & Army Post Road

Opening times not available

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179 travelers who rented a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.9

Car rental locations in or near Downtown (Des Moines)

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

$77/day

Good deal

$64/day

When to book a rental car in Downtown, Des Moines

Average daily price per month
Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Des Moines

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for $64 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy rental cars in Downtown are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • November is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around $59/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $86/day.

FAQs about renting a car in Downtown (Des Moines)

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Downtown?

    On average a rental car in Downtown costs $77 per day.

  • Are car rentals cheaper in other Des Moines neighborhoods?

    Yes. Based on our information, ENTERPRISE in East Village is the cheapest car rental location in Des Moines. It is located at 1545 E Euclid Ave.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($40/day) in Downtown was found at HERTZ, 5800 Fleur Drive.

  • What is the best rental car company in Downtown?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Downtown is ALAMO (8.4, 8 reviews).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Downtown?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • What is the most popular rental car type in Downtown?

  • How much does a Intermediate car rental cost in Downtown?

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Downtown?

    On average a rental car in Downtown costs $540 per week ($77 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Downtown?

    On average a rental car in Downtown costs $2,312 per month ($77 per day).