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Cheap Car Rentals in Iowa from C$ 65

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Iowa with a pick-up date of 27/2 and drop-off date of 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 20 February 2025.

Most common car type

Supplier choice

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 20 February 2025.

January

C$ 78

February

C$ 78

March

C$ 83

April

C$ 88

May

C$ 92

June

C$ 103

July

C$ 110

August

C$ 96

September

C$ 82

October

C$ 83

November

C$ 82

December

C$ 88

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iowa is January. 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 rent in Iowa and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

There are currently 17,199 rental locations operating in Iowa spread across 334 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Iowa is small car at C$ 65 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 65+

Compact

Compact

C$ 65+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 68+

Standard

Standard

C$ 119+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 100+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 126+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 203+

Premium

Premium

C$ 156+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 113+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 89+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 90+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 98+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 107+

Compare available car types for rental in Iowa

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 20 February 2025.

Small cars

C$ 68 - C$ 144

All Car Types

C$ 89 - C$ 174

To rent a small car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of C$ 93/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Iowa (~C$ 68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 144/day). In fact, May is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iowa, renting a small car saves you 23% 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. Here are the best Iowa small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of C$ 107/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Iowa (~C$ 58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 235/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iowa, renting a medium car saves you 12% 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. Here are the best Iowa medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Iowa, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Iowa (~C$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 277/day). In fact, March is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iowa, renting a large car saves you 35% 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. Here are the best Iowa large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Iowa, you would pay an average price of C$ 67/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Iowa (~C$ 99/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 142/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Iowa. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iowa, renting a SUV saves you 45% 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. Here are the best Iowa SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota CamryC$ 65/day
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Honda CivicC$ 65/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 113/day
4
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A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

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 20 February 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very good
38 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.1
Good
43 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Budget

6.7
Okay
31 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

8.8
Very good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

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

7.8
Good
7 reviews4 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

Best Iowa car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Iowa. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Iowa with an average daily rate of C$ 110. Data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Toyota CamryC$ 65/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Honda CivicC$ 65/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Nissan SylphyC$ 68/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iowa, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 February 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Iowa?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Iowa.

  • What are gas prices like in Iowa?

    The average gas price in Iowa is C$ 1.28/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 83 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Renting a car in Iowa for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around C$ 537/week on average.

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

    Booking your car rental early can save you up to 43% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 27 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Iowa.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Iowa check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Small car rentals in Iowa

Find small car rental deals in Iowa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Iowa cost an average of C$ 124 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Honda FitC$ 116/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 118/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 129/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Luxury car rentals in Iowa

Find luxury car rental deals in Iowa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Iowa cost an average of C$ 168 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Chrysler 300C$ 105/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Chevrolet Corvette StingrayC$ 113/day
5
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Audi A4C$ 129/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4

Van rentals in Iowa

Find van rental deals in Iowa from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Iowa cost an average of C$ 156 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
Toyota SiennaC$ 104/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 119/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 126/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan

Car rentals by fuel type in Iowa

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iowa. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Iowa. Deals were last updated on 20 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iowa. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 65+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 65+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 92+

Travelling to a place near Iowa?

Rent a car at Iowa if you plan to visit one of these locations
Brooklyn
Queens
Jersey City
Carlstadt
Elizabeth
Secaucus
Rahway
Bridgewater
Saddle Brook
Hoboken
Parsippany
Yonkers
Springfield
South Plainfield
Plainview
Staten Island
Englewood
Fort Lee
Wayne
Irvington

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