Title: Cheap Car Hire in Ames, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Ames Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ames.dx6059972)[Hotels in Ames](https://expedia.co.uk/Ames-Hotels.d6059972.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ames](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ames.d6059972.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ames Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ames.d6059972.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/8ea23637-58eb-4589-abe5-7ba104021dfe.jpg?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, Iowa, 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,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6059972&date1=30/12/2025&date2=01/01/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Ames, Iowa, 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,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6059972&date1=30/12/2025&date2=01/01/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Ames, Iowa, 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,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6059972&date1=30/12/2025&date2=01/01/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Ames, Iowa, 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,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6059972&date1=30/12/2025&date2=01/01/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in Ames [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Ames,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6059972&date1=30/12/2025&date2=01/01/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## 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? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Ames? > - Around 110 miles from Ames, Iowa City shouldn't be missed. With top sights such as University of Iowa, there's no shortage of places to visit here. > - Another destination that's a favourite with travellers is Waterloo, around 75 miles away. Lost Island Waterpark is just one of the many reasons people keep returning. > - After all that driving, treat yourself to some time in nature at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. It's approximately 160 miles from Ames. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Ames with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to hire a car in Ames? ### What do you need to rent 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 in many states in order to hire a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21\. We recommend checking local regulations, as well as the car hire website before you travel to understand all the terms and conditions. > - Driving limitations: Don't forget to read the fine print before you drive off so you can avoid unnecessary fees. When hiring a car in the U.S, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, drive onto ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with your car hire. Please read the details before you book! ### 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) | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - 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