Ames car rentals from $56/day

On average a rental car in Ames costs $108 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Ames found in the last 2 weeks is $108.

The average gas price in Ames is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Ames.

The only car rental company onsite at Des Moines airport is Payless.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Des Moines airport to off-airport locations is Payless.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Ames costs $74 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Ames costs $109 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Ames costs $132 per day, on average.

In Ames, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1817 E Lincoln Way (2 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Ames offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Ames, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in Ames.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Ames so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

In Ames, there are several types of car rentals you can hire. They include economy rentals, luxury rentals, SUVs of various sizes, intermediate rentals, and compact rentals. The car rental in Ames you settle on should be determined by the number of individuals you plan on traveling with. If you intend to travel by yourself or with other companion, you should consider renting an economy rental. On the other hand, if you plan on traveling with four other individuals, you should rent a minivan.

Different roads in Ames feature different speed limits. If you're on a road in a school zone, a construction zone, or a residential area, you're expected to maintain a speed of 25 mph. On the other hand, if you're on one of the highways leading into and out of the city, you can maintain a speed of up to 65 mph.

Finding a spot to park your car rental in Ames is quite easy, given that this city boasts several parking spots. The said parking lots are available at 500 Kellog Avenue, 340 Main Street, 615 5th Street, 526 Main Street, and 617 Douglas Avenue.