Iowa car rentals

Iowa is the perfect state for traveling via rental car; the state boasts 12 scenic byways that allow you to avoid traffic and get around the area smoothly. The state’s roadway system is well organized and easy to access in every part of the state. Travel by rental car is the only way to truly see everything the state has to offer. You can organize a road trip to see places like Dunnings Springs Park, which has a spectacular waterfall. Another ideal benefit of using a rental car is that you can stop wherever or whenever you want to explore.

Driving in Iowa is a wonderful way to see this quaint Midwest state. The state’s 12 scenic byways are convenient and easy to follow, and another positive about the state is that there are no toll roads. Driving in the country is relaxing, and you’ll generally find other motorists to be polite and helpful. There’s no need to be shy about asking for help if you find yourself lost. Speed limits vary from town to town, so pay attention to the signs. It’s best to use GPS, but the state has sensible road signs, and interstate exits are clearly marked. Iowa is definitely a road-trip state, so count on meeting other motorists during your stops.

Iowa has a graduated driver’s license (GDL) system that requires three steps to obtain a driver’s license. While this creates safer drivers, you still must be twenty one years old and have a valid driver’s license to rent a car in Iowa. Drivers ages twenty one to twenty five can expect to pay a young driver’s fee; this fee varies, but it could be a daily charge of up to around $25. Some companies might ask for other forms of identification if you pay with a debit card, so inquire about necessary documents before you rent a car.

On average a rental car in Iowa costs $57 per day.

Compact (Ford Edge or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Iowa.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($30/day), Dollar ($32/day) and Budget ($33/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Iowa are Alamo (8.7, 68 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4, 167 reviews), and Hertz (7.7, 168 reviews).

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

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Iowa are Des Moines (48% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Iowa), Cedar Rapids (23%) and Davenport (6%).

On average a rental car in Iowa costs $434 per week ($62 per day).

On average a rental car in Iowa costs $1,860 per month ($62 per day).