Title: Cheap Car Hire in Ames, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Ames Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ames.dx553248634998651398)[Hotels in Ames](https://expedia.co.uk/Ames-Hotels.d553248634998651398.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ames](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ames.d553248634998651398.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ames Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ames.d553248634998651398.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_car.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Ames, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Ames ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Ames \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Ames, New York, USA ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Ames,%20New%20York,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634998651398&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Ames, New York, USA ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Ames,%20New%20York,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634998651398&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Ames, New York, USA ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Ames,%20New%20York,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634998651398&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Ames, New York, USA ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Ames,%20New%20York,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=553248634998651398&date1=20/02/2026&date2=22/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=CTG_SPRING_PROMO_553248634998651398) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Ames? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Ames car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Ames? ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Ames with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Ames? ### What do you need to hire a car in Ames? ### What is the cheapest car hire in Ames? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Ames? ### Where can I find an Ames hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Ames with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in many states to hire a car, although in some areas, 21 years and older is allowed. We recommend checking local rules and regulations, as well as with the company you're hiring from before you book to understand all the regulations that may apply to you. > - Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before you leave the lot so you can avoid any unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the United States, you typically can't cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive onto ferries or traverse off-road areas with your hired car. Please read the details before booking! ### Why should I rent an Ames car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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