Title: Cheap Car Hire in Downtown Des Moines, USA - Expedia.co.uk [Downtown Des Moines Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Downtown-Des-Moines.dx6060027)[Hotels in Downtown Des Moines](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Des-Moines-Des-Moines-Hotels.0-n6060027-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-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)[Downtown Des Moines Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Des-Moines.d6060027.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075026/bb738539-0a8e-4cbb-ac84-e1faee874e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Downtown Des Moines, USA ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Downtown 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 Downtown Des Moines \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Des Moines, 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=Downtown%20Des%20Moines,%20Des%20Moines,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6060027&date1=14/02/2026&date2=16/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Des Moines, 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=Downtown%20Des%20Moines,%20Des%20Moines,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6060027&date1=14/02/2026&date2=16/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Des Moines, 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=Downtown%20Des%20Moines,%20Des%20Moines,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6060027&date1=14/02/2026&date2=16/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Des Moines, 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=Downtown%20Des%20Moines,%20Des%20Moines,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6060027&date1=14/02/2026&date2=16/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car hire in Downtown Des Moines [View all cars](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Downtown%20Des%20Moines,%20Des%20Moines,%20Iowa,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=6060027&date1=14/02/2026&date2=16/02/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Downtown Des Moines? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Downtown Des Moines car reservation? ### What types of cars can I rent in Downtown Des Moines? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Downtown Des Moines? > - Home to attractions and experiences galore, Omaha is around 120 miles from Downtown Des Moines. First up on the itinerary? Head on over to Creighton University, one of this city's highlights. > - About 120 miles away, Iowa City is another location worth putting on your road trip itinerary. Don't forget to stop by University of Iowa while you're in town. > - Get some distance between you and the city's hustle and bustle at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Approximately 150 miles from Downtown Des Moines, it's a beautiful place to reconnect with nature. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Downtown Des Moines with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Downtown Des Moines? ### What do you need to hire a car in Downtown Des Moines? ### What is the cheapest car hire in Downtown Des Moines? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Downtown Des Moines? ### Where can I find a Downtown Des Moines hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Can I drive in Downtown Des Moines with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in most states to be able to hire a car, although in some places, the minimum age is 21 years. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as with the car hire company before you go to understand additional terms and conditions. > - Driving limitations: Make sure you read the fine print before you slide behind the wheel so you can avoid any unnecessary charges. When hiring a car in the United States, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Canada or Mexico, drive on ferries or traverse certain types of rugged terrain with your car hire. Please read the regulations before booking! ### Why should I rent a Downtown Des Moines 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) |