Which car rental companies offer automatic cars in Des Moines?

Automatic cars are widely available in Des Moines, though availability can vary by pickup location and time of year.Rental companies that frequently offer automatic cars in Des Moines include:1. Enterprise Rent-A-Car2. Hertz3. Turo4. Budget5. PaylessTo see what’s available for your travel dates, search on KAYAK and apply the “automatic transmission” filter.

Are automatic vans available to rent in Des Moines?

Yes, automatic vans are available to rent in Des Moines, though selection is more limited than for standard automatic cars. Most automatic vans are offered by larger providers such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, especially at major pickup points like Des Moines Airport. Availability is highest for advance bookings, particularly during busy travel periods.

How can I make sure I get an automatic car when renting in Des Moines?

To make sure you receive an automatic car in Des Moines, use the Transmission filter during your search and select Automatic to exclude manual vehicles. Booking with providers such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, or Hertz, and reserving around 85 days in advance further improves the likelihood of securing an automatic vehicle.

Automatic Car Rentals in Des Moines from $32/day - Search for Automatic Car Rentals

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Small

4-5

$32/day

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Kia Soul

or similar Small

4-5

$46/day

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

2/4

$50/day

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Nissan Altima

or similar Large

4-5

$52/day

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Dodge Grand Caravan

or similar Van

4-5

$59/day

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Jeep Grand Cherokee L

or similar SUV

4-5

$87/day

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Toyota Crown

or similar Luxury

4-5

$47/day

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Class Luxury Car

or similar Luxury

4-5

$56/day

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Class Standard Truck

or similar Pickup truck

2/4

$69/day

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Chevrolet Suburban

or similar SUV

4-5

$118/day

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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar SUV

4-5

$51/day

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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

or similar SUV

2/4

$55/day

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Class Special Car

or similar Category

2/4

$55/day

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Class Intermediate SUV

or similar SUV

4-5

$61/day

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Des Moines automatic car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an automatic car in Des Moines with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an automatic car in Des Moines?

Booking an automatic car in Des Moines at least one week in advance can help improve availability. Planning ahead increases your chances of securing popular automatic models at better rates.

Which rental companies offer the cheapest automatic cars in Des Moines?

Recent searches show that the lowest automatic car prices in Des Moines are usually offered by Turo, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Daily rates for automatic vehicles often start around $5, though prices can vary by pickup location and demand. Comparing multiple agencies helps secure better availability during peak periods.

What automatic car types are most commonly rented in Des Moines?

The most popular automatic car type in Des Moines is SUV, followed by Medium. These vehicles balance ease of driving with availability across 6 rental companies.

What is the cheapest month to rent an automatic car in Des Moines?

The cheapest month to rent an automatic car in Des Moines is usually January, when demand is lower and availability is higher. Prices peak during July, when automatic cars are in high demand and book out quickly. Traveling outside peak months can significantly reduce costs.

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Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Enterprise Rent-A-Car	Medium	$73/day	$55/day

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6

Very good

Most popular

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.2

3 locations in Des Moines

from$57/day

Locations in Des Moines

1545 E Euclid Ave

+1 515 262 2222

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday

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200 Se 6th St

+1 515 282 8000

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 17:00
Thursday	07:30 - 17:00
Friday	07:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	12:00 - 15:00

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5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 996 0646

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

Staff at service counter was very friendly & helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

They stayed open late so I was able to pick up my rental. Get customer service!!!

2.0 Poor

Jamey, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

Everything was terrible.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Passenger van

Very friendly and helpful check in and return.

Hertz

7.8

Good

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.7

One location in Des Moines

from$50/day

Locations in Des Moines

2540 Leland Ave

+1 515 256 5848

Monday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

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2.0 Poor

Danny, Mar 2026

Where to begin? Picked this car up around 9:30pm. I had already driven away from the rental facility when I noticed a couple of problems with the car. Firstly, the petrol tank was not full but only 7/8 (the gauge is misleading at first sight). But worse than that was that one of the safety features (the Active Lane Management system) was not working at all and flagged up a warning that the vehicle needed servicing to repair it. Then, when returning the car less than 18 hours later, the system at the Hertz counter would not initially accept the return of the vehicle due to excessive mileage of some 21,000 miles that I supposedly had driven in those 18 hours. This turned out to be a mistake on the outgoing mileage which instead of 23,000 had been logged into the system as 2,000. This was eventually resolved by the staff at the counter, but just added to the feeling that this was a dreadful rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Oscar, Nov 2024

Intermediate

Everything was good. From pick up to drop off. Even accommodating a change in location for the drop off.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

The Hertz team is very laid back and easy to work with. No complaints.

10.0 Wonderful

Susan, Nov 2023

Standard

Great staff at the counter. He helped us find a vehicle that was close by for a frail walker. He answered all of our questions and this was a very pleasant rental car experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

Great, very smooth process

Budget

6.7

Okay

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.8

One location in Des Moines

from$61/day

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 287 2612

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:30
Thursday	08:00 - 23:30
Friday	08:00 - 23:30
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate SUV

Great

8.0 Very good

Steve, Mar 2026

Full-size SUV

We had to wait 45 minutes for the car to be ready and even then, there were muddy floor mats.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Economy

When I arrived at DSM, the Budget office claimed that they had no cars to rent me because my reservation was made through Kayak.

2.0 Poor

Michael, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

Took an hour in line to get the rental. Counter seemed understaffed.

2.0 Poor

Jill, Sep 2024

Full-size

There was no rental experience with Budget because despite having a confirmed reservation, their counter was closed when I arrived. My flight was delayed getting in. Myself and others had confirmed reservations but the employees left for the evening. Thankfully Hertz was open and had a car for me. Hertz was a great experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Absolutely wonderful experience ❤️

National

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Des Moines

from$85/day

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 816 4384

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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Alamo

8.5

Very good

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.0

One location in Des Moines

from$67/day

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 816 4385

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

Liked prompt pick up and easy return. Vehicle was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Babatunde, Jun 2024

Pickup truck

Excellent customer service and friendly staff. Fast easy check in and check out. New rental that was clean and extra disinfectant wipes provided as a courtesy. Will definitely rent again from Alamo.

Payless

6.7

Okay

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.7

One location in Des Moines

from$62/day

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5228

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:30
Thursday	08:00 - 23:30
Friday	08:00 - 23:30
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:30

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8.0 Very good

Jerry, Oct 2023

Compact

Gave me the keys and sent me out to the lot. The car was not there, which they didn't believe so they went out and found I was right. Went back to their storage, found a car after while. Wasted a lot of time................

Avis

5.6

Fair

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

5.9

One location in Des Moines

from$54/day

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5623

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:30
Thursday	08:00 - 23:30
Friday	08:00 - 23:30
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:30

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2.0 Poor

Kylie, Mar 2026

Intermediate SUV

No vehicles available despite reservation

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Standard SUV

Car was filthy (inside and out)

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

Great

150 travelers who rented a car in Des Moines gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.5

Which car rental companies offer automatic cars in Des Moines?
Automatic cars are widely available in Des Moines, though availability can vary by pickup location and time of year.
Rental companies that frequently offer automatic cars in Des Moines include:

1. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2. Hertz
3. Turo
4. Budget
5. Payless

To see what’s available for your travel dates, search on KAYAK and apply the “automatic transmission” filter.
Are automatic vans available to rent in Des Moines?
Yes, automatic vans are available to rent in Des Moines, though selection is more limited than for standard automatic cars. Most automatic vans are offered by larger providers such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, especially at major pickup points like Des Moines Airport. Availability is highest for advance bookings, particularly during busy travel periods.
How can I make sure I get an automatic car when renting in Des Moines?
To make sure you receive an automatic car in Des Moines, use the Transmission filter during your search and select Automatic to exclude manual vehicles. Booking with providers such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, or Hertz, and reserving around 85 days in advance further improves the likelihood of securing an automatic vehicle.