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What is the best rental car company in Iowa?

With an average review score of 7.5/10 from 116 reviewers, Hertz is rated the best car rental company in Iowa by our users. Hertz has 13 locations in Iowa including the popular city of Iowa City.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Very good

43 reviews•17 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The easiest car rental experience we’ve had. Thank you

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Aaron was very nice however they didn’t have my car when I was supposed to pick it up.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Easy location to get to and to drop off. Staff was very accommodating and pleasant.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Could not have been smoother and nicer. Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

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

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great experience with this rental

1 out of 15

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Iowa

Hertz

7.5

Good

67 reviews•13 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The staff was friendly, and t the process to get in and out was quick.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

We had a confirmed reservation #K49900528F4. Our flight from SFO landed in DSM at 8pm and we got the counter and it was closed. What kind of reputable company closes the airport counter at 6pm???? There was no way for us to pick up the keys. No alternatives and there was no prior alerts or updates that this was going to happen. We were to travel to Iowa City that night and ended up taking a Uber that cost us 170$+tip since we had no option inspite of a confirmed reservation. All the other car rental places were open in the airport and they did not have any cars either. They also emphasized that Hertz DSM was the only company that closes at 6pm each day. I will never book with them again. Disgraceful.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

The employee at the Dubuque, IA Hertz (tall slim guy, with beard) was not friendly and very aggressive. His tune was rude and he was very confrontational. I was talking with him very politely but he would raise his voice for no reason. When I had asked if I could change my vehicle at pick up, he said he didn’t have any other option. Then when I started to probe more and pointed at the vehicles at the lot and asked if any of those were available, he denied. Eventually he said that he’d upgrade it for $50 dollars more, from a sedan to a jeep. When I asked why, he said it was because the upgrade was many levels up from what I had reserved as a medium suv. And then he said he would let me have the jeep. So essentially he didn’t tell me the truth at first and said all cars were reserved but then for a fee he upgraded to a jeep.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

the insurance cost 27/day. it's expansive.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Pleasant customer service at airport. Easy to find car in airport parking lot.

8.0

Very good|Aug 2022

The car was in good shape on the outside but the seats head obviously been fairly dirty there were stains on the sides of the Driver seat.- The lot I had to return the card to is very crowded and there is not much room to get the car into the spot you need to get it in. There also was no envelopes to put the key in the slip of paper and even though there were instructions to put it all in a envelope.

1 out of 23

Hertz Locations in Iowa

Budget

6.1

Okay

41 reviews•7 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

Staff upon pick up was very competent but not very friendly. The same for drop off. Upon pick up the truck had a dent that was not disclosed to me before pick up. I tried to contact Budget to report and didn't get anyone to answer the phone so I left a message. The interior smelled very strongly of smoke with a perfume odor to try to mask it, almost intolerable. Thankfully the weather was nice and I could roll down the windows. There was a half eaten banana and half drank bottle of water in the bed of the truck. The truck itself was comfortable and easy to drive.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

There was nobody at the desk on the night we were supposed to pick up the car. We had to stay in a local hotel and come back the next morning.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

The agent gave me a very old car with multiple dents, a cracked windshield and a non-working rear wiper. When I asked for a road suitable car they refused to change the car. Budget needs to better maintain vehicles and not give customers junkers

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Me gusto la experiencia fueron miy amables

8.0

Very good|Apr 2023

Rate was less than half of what National would have charged me for a one-way rental. Car was not as nice, but I was more concerned with the rate for this trip. Budget customer service was excellent-- in and out very fast both pickup in Des Moines and drop off in STL.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

The pickup was terrible. There was only one car in the lot—a convertible—and it had not been cleared of snow or warmed up at all. I was clearly the only customer for the day, it was a car unsuited for the weather, and yet no effort was made to make the situation more customer friendly. There wasn’t even an ice scraper—I had to “borrow” one from family who were dropping me off and frankly, were concerned for my safety.

1 out of 14

National

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•3 locations

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Alamo

8.3

Very good

17 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The greeting.... how fast it was to get in and out...the car was amazing for prom night thank you

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

At pickup any desk could help me same for drop off. Car was 100 feet from desk. It doesn't get better.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Very helpful and friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

I had absolutely no problem with the car or Alamo!

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

Wasn’t able to get rental

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I received a call the day before saying they could not fulfill my reservation. After many hours spent of my time calling and arguing I was finally given a car. I don’t know how they can just cancel a persons reservation. I had no other way to get home.

1 out of 6

Dollar

8.0

Very good

8 reviews•6 locations

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Thrifty

8.0

Very good

1 review•6 locations

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Payless

6.9

Okay

14 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

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|Jun 2023

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.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Their computers were down so even though I was there on time, after serving me for 45 min (ie I was not in line) they were not closer to being able to print my contract. I’m still waiting for them to return my payment. They were unable to rent a car to me. I need a refund. Can you help me get a refund? (Weirdly, the same staff were renting for budget car rental and had no problems with that computer. However their budget cars were all taken so I received no car.)

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I PAID $135.00 AND NEVER EVEN GOT TO GET THE CAR. I WAS DENIED AT COUNTER BECAUSE I DIDNT HAVE A FLIGHT BOOKED TOO. AND WAS TOLD I COULDNT BE REFUNDED OR SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT PICK UP LOCATION EITHER. APPARENTLY IN ORDER TO GET A CAR RENTAL WITH PICK UP LOCATION AT DSM AIRPORT YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A FLIGHT BOOKED OUT OF THAT AIRPORT. OBVIOUSLY I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIIS. I DID NOT SEE THIS INFO ON ANY TERMS & CONDITIONS, OR POLICIES. IVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO RESLOVE THIS ISSUE SINCE FRIDAY. IVE CALLED KAYAK, CAR RENTERS.COM, AND PAYLESS AND STILL NOTHING. IM VERY UPSET ABOUT THIS AND THE LACK OF CUSTOMER CARE FROM ALL INVOLVED HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTING. I WOULD LIKE EITHER A REFUND OR TO BOOK A CAR RENTAL FOR ANOTHER TIME, OR HOTEL ROOM OR SOMETHING. $135 MAY NOT BE MUCH MONEY TO SOME BUT ITS ALOT TO ME AND MY FAMILY. WE SAVED FOR 2 MONTHS TO COME UP W THE EXTRA FUNDS TO GET THIS XAR RENTAL TO ATTEND A GRADUATION CEREMONY. WHICH WE COULD NOT ATTEND DUE TO NOT GETTING THE RENTAL CAR. SO AS YOU CAN NOW SEE IT WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Car windshield wipers gif not work correctly

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The agents at the desk were too slow and there were only two of them so the wait was way beyond what I expected…

1 out of 5

Car rental in Iowa

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Iowa so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people rent a car for when staying in Iowa?

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in Iowa is 7 days. For a 7-day rental the average daily price is C$ 75, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you rent and what city you stay in. To rent a car for a week in general is C$ 528 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of C$ 155 on average. Month-long Iowa car rentals are generally about C$ 2,594 in total depending on your dates.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Iowa?

Prices for cars in Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Iowa?

The number of operators available for cars in Iowa is 31 as of July 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Iowa?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Iowa. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Iowa?

To rent a car in Iowa, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Iowa?

Booking a car rental in Iowa via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car rental websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Iowa?

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