Title: Cheap Car Hire in Des Moines, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Des Moines Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690)[Hotels in Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels.d601690.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Des-Moines.d601690.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Des Moines Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.d601690.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601690/d6e0e2f2-7876-4d18-865a-ae2f68f4627c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Des Moines, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Des Moines ## 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 Des Moines \* Price found within the past 6 days. 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Mahoney State Park. Approximately 150 miles from Des Moines, it's a wonderful place to get your fill of nature. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Des Moines with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Des Moines? ### What do you need to hire a car in Des Moines? ### What is the cheapest car hire in Des Moines? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Des Moines? ### Where can I find a Des Moines hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Des Moines with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You'll need to be 25 or older in many states in order to hire a car, although in some areas, 21 years and older is allowed. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as with the company you're hiring from before your trip to understand additional 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 United States, you usually can't cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive on ferries or traverse off-road areas with your hire car. 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