Ankeny car rentals from $43/day

On average a rental car in Ankeny costs $60 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 Ankeny found in the last 2 weeks is $51.

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.

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A Standard car rental in Ankeny costs $26 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Ankeny costs $176 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Ankeny costs $111 per day, on average.

In Ankeny, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 734 S Ankeny Blvd (1 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Ankeny.

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

Ankeny experiences a wide range of weather conditions throughout the year, including hot summers and cold winters. Therefore, you should consider a flexible and reliable car with good traction and balance. Given the varying weather conditions and the necessity for flexibility, compact SUVs or sedans with sufficient ground clearance should be considered. These Ankeny car rentals provide an optimal balance of convenience, dependability, safety features, and size to handle the city's diverse road conditions.

In order to stay safe and within the law while operating a rental car in Ankeny, you must strictly adhere to posted speed limits. As a city in Iowa, Ankeny abides by the same speed limits as the rest of the state. Depending on the area and road conditions, the speed limit in residential and business zones is normally 25–35 mph. The speed limit on the city's major highways is around 45–55 mph.

The best place to park in Ankeny is in the Downtown area, where you'll find both on-street and off-street parking facilities. Charges for on-street parking usually range from $0.25 to $1 per hour, depending on the time of day. The maximum allowable parking time varies between two and four hours. Additionally, the off-street parking lots offer longer parking durations and usually have daily or monthly rates. Charges generally range from $1 to $2 per hour, with daily rates ranging from $5 to $10.