Car rental at Des Moines Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for car rental deals at Des Moines Airport (DSM)

Here is why travelers choose KAYAK

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsFilter by car type, free cancellation, brand and more. Instantly customise your results.

Choose your pick-upChoose from: In-terminal pick-ups, shuttle service and more

Car Rental Deals
Useful Info
Car Rental Deals

Cheap car rentals at Des Moines Airport

Discover the best prices and deals for your travel.
Mini car
Mini
M
View Deal
Economy car
Economy
M
View Deal
Compact car
Compact
M
View Deal
Mini car
Mini
M
View Deal
Economy car
Economy
M
View Deal
Compact car
Compact
M
View Deal
* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change
Useful Info

Good to know

Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK insights for Des Moines Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Des Moines Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Des Moines Airport?

You should book your rental car in Des Moines Airport around 17 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in Des Moines Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Des Moines Airport are Hertz (7.7, 23 reviews, {2,plural,=1{Budget review}other{Budget reviews}}), 6.2, 26 reviews (National, {5,plural,=1{10.0, 1 review review}other{10.0, 1 review reviews}}), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.9, 12 reviews, {8,plural,=1{{8} review}other{{8} reviews}}).
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.7/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 6.2/10
National
National
Rated 10.0/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.9/10

What is the most popular rental car in Des Moines Airport?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Des Moines Airport. Intermediate rentals in Des Moines Airport cost ₪300/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as ₪180/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines Airport?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Des Moines Airport is January at an average cost of ₪158/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Des Moines Airport when prices are ₪229/day on average, which tends to be 316% above the yearly average rental price for Des Moines Airport.

What rental car company in Des Moines Airport has the most locations?

Thrifty operates 2 locations in Des Moines Airport, more than any other rental company.
Find deals

Top tips for renting a car at Des Moines Airport

  • If you are looking for bargain car rental deals at Des Moines Airport (DSM), compare all the available prices of the onsite rental providers. Also, make your rental car reservation in advance to save more money and book the vehicle you want. You can forgo extras that you don’t need for your trip to cut more costs.
  • If you’re planning a road trip across state lines, you can do so via a car rental at Des Moines Airport. Most onsite car rental providers allow renters to drive out of state, but additional charges may apply. To prevent penalties, ensure you inquire for restrictions, especially mileage restrictions and other details on the out-of-state policy, before signing the rental contract. Also, it is essential to note if you opt for a one-way car rental across the state lines, you face additional charges and payments.
  • If you are traveling with your four-legged friend, you don’t have to worry about getting a car rental at Des Moines Airport. Various onsite rental providers at the airport accept pets in the vehicles. To avoid an additional cleaning fee, return the car reasonably clean and free of pet hair and odors. However, contact your rental provider in advance to inform them about your pet and inquire of any restrictions that may apply.
  • Returning your car rental at DSM Airport is simple since this airport has clear signage guiding you to the car rental return area. If you operate on a full-to-full gas policy, consider filling up your gas tank near the airport to avoid surcharges at the car rental agency. Once at the designated drop-off spot, ensure you inspect your car for any damages and take pictures of the vehicle as proof of its condition. Upon clearing with the car rental agent, remember to ask for a receipt and for evidence that you returned your car on time.
  • Book your rental car at Des Moines Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Des Moines Airport

  • What documents do I require to rent a car at DSM Airport?

    You need to present a valid driver’s license held for at least one year to rent a car at DSM Airport. If you are a foreign renter with a valid driver’s license written in a language other than English, you will be required to present it with an International Driver’s Permit. Also, proof of identification may be required, especially for foreign nationals. Most car rental agencies at Des Moines Airport have set a minimum age requirement at 25. However, drivers under 25 can still rent a car at the airport, but additional charges and restrictions will apply.

  • What payment options are available for Des Moines Airport car rentals?

    Car rental providers at DSM Airport accept various payment options, but credit cards are widely accepted as the primary payment option. The credit card must bear the name of the renter and raised or embossed characters. It is worth noting that virtual, prepaid, and recharge credit cards don’t apply. Typically, major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Nevertheless, debit cards are also allowed by some onsite car rental providers. However, although renting a car with a debit card is possible, additional requirements, charges, and restrictions may apply.

  • Can someone else drive my Des Moines Airport car rental?

    Yes, car rental providers at DSM Airport accept the addition of extra drivers to your car rental. The additional drivers must meet similar car rental age and driver’s license requirements. However, you will incur additional daily charges for each additional driver. It is important to note that you risk being liable for any damages or breach of contract if you don’t register your secondary driver with your rental provider.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Des Moines Airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Des Moines Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

Des Moines Airport car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Hertz

7.7

Good

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.6

One location in Des Moines Airport

Show locations

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5848

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
View deals

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Oscar, Nov 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
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

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

10.0 Wonderful

Susan, Nov 2023

Standard

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
Great, very smooth process

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The vehicle we had reserved had been "given away". We were given an upgrade; however it was not very comfortable. We had reserved a vehicle we knew we would be comfortable in for the long drive. Vehicle was dirty inside - used our own wipes to sanitize. Windshield wipers did not work properly. Was stressful on day 2 of the drive in the rain.

6.0 Okay

Doug, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, at the airport.

Cons:

The person I spoke to on the phone, after my initial flight was canceled, could not have been less helpful, or more condescending.

1 out of 8

Budget

6.2

Okay

Read 26 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.2

One location in Des Moines Airport

Show locations

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 287 2612

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
View deals

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Economy

KAYAK
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

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

2.0 Poor

Jill, Sept 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
Absolutely wonderful experience ❤️

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

Late fees and charges are outrageous as is charges for gas

8.0 Very good

Alexander, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car had been smoked in.

1 out of 9

National

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Des Moines Airport

Show locations

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 816 4384

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
View deals

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Excellent! Thank you!!

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9

Very good

Read 12 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

7.9

One location in Des Moines Airport

Show locations

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 996 0646

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
View deals

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Staff at service counter was very friendly & helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

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

1 out of 4

Alamo

8.7

Very good

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.4

One location in Des Moines Airport

Show locations

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Dr

+1 844 816 4385

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
View deals

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

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

10.0 Wonderful

Babatunde, Jun 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
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.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very helpful picking up and returning. Very convenient location in the airport and the cars are right outside the door in the baggage claim area

6.0 Okay

CT, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice sized suv

Cons:

The gas gauge was way off. No horse power.

1 out of 3

Thrifty

8.0

Very good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Des Moines Airport

Show locations

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
View deals

Lc Pending Close Dec 1st

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59
View deals

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

staff was very friendly. Drop off was confusing as it was no longer Thrifty but Hertz

1 out of 1

Dollar

7.3

Good

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

Lc Pending Close Dec 1st

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

Filters

No reviews available

Payless

6.9

Okay

Read 14 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

7.2

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5228

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

8.0 Very good

Jerry, Oct 2023

Compact

KAYAK
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................

10.0 Wonderful

Renota, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Thanks y’all are great

7.2 Good

Tax, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Way too long of a line to pick up the car

Avis

6.2

Okay

Read 8 reviews

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.6

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5623

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

Filters

Reviews

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Great

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The service was good. I really liked the car, clean and nearly new. Good experience and better rates than other rental companies.

Cons:

Tried to call the rental location several times and never got someone to answer. Customer service these days is the way to stay ahead of the rest.

American Rent-A-Car

4.5

Mediocre

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

4.5

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Rd

+1 515 644 5255

Opening times not available

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact

KAYAK
I had a reservation and when I got there they told me they didn't have a car for me.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
I wasn’t thrilled that they make you give them a positive online review BEFORE you get your car.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Friendly counter staff, but they were making everyone scan a QR code and give them a 5 star review before they would give you a car. Very odd. They also charged way too much for this car but I needed it and they were the only ones with cars. It’s a fine line between charging what the market will bear and price gouging. The car was smaller (and cheesier) than what I ordered. It was like driving a Coke can. Finally, when my plans changed and I needed to return the car early, they would not refund the difference. They cited a paragraph in their contract, which was literally far too small to read. Overall not a good experience.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Compact

KAYAK
I showed up to get my rental car and the office was closed. I could never get the car I reserved.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Had to wait for an hour at the counter when we dropped off the car because the company only had one employee working and apparently he was on lunch break. Almost missed our flight because of it. Would not book a rental vehicle with this company again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
When I arrived at the counter, I was told that I could not rent a car because I had not arrived on an incoming flight. This was never mentioned prior to my arriving to pick up the car. I needed the car for a family emergency, and no other companies had cars available. I will never try to rent from American again. I will also not likely ever use Kayak again.

Airport Van

4.8

Mediocre

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

4410 Merle Hay Road

+1 877 826 4680

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

Des Moines International Airport

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

Fleure Drive & Army Post Road

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

VIPCars Recommendation

No score available yet

One location in Des Moines Airport

Locations in Des Moines Airport

5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, , USA Iowa

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Filters

No reviews available

160 travelers who rented a car in Des Moines Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

Car rental locations at Des Moines Airport

Go to map view

Everything you need to know for your car rental at Des Moines Airport

Car Rental DSM: Flying into Des Moines Airport? Find the cheapest Des Moines Airport car rental now with KAYAK. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the best rental car deal at Des Moines Airport.

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car rentals with KAYAK.