Des Moines Cargo Van Hire

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Des Moines car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Des Moines with confidence.

Which commercial car rental company in Des Moines is best rated?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best commercial car rental companies in Des Moines are National (10.0/10, 3 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.8/10, 27 reviews) and Alamo (8.4/10, 14 reviews).

Which company has the most cargo van hire locations in Des Moines?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most cargo van hire locations in Des Moines with 3 locations, followed by Hertz (2 locations) and Thrifty (2 locations).

Top Tips for Hiring a Cargo Van in Des Moines

  • Rental cargo vans in Des Moines provide cost-effective and flexible transport options for moving large objects like furniture, office supplies, and other bulky items. It is cheaper to rent a van when you need it than to buy and maintain your own. Cargo vans are larger in size than regular cars, which makes it simpler to move things of various sizes and forms with them. Using a leased van allows you to choose your own travel times and routes, which is not possible if you use the city's public transportation.
  • You must be 21 years of age or older to rent a cargo van from any of the cargo van rental companies in Des Moines. Two basic documents must be in your possession when you pick up your van. The first one is a current driver's license with your name and a clear photo on it. A major debit card or credit card, which serves as both the second required document and the approved form of payment, is required. Aside from these two requirements, foreign drivers also need to have a current passport and an international driving permit.
  • If you follow some basic traffic laws and regulations, such as child seat and safety belt laws, you will have a great experience with Des Moines cargo van rentals. If you are driving your van when your child(ren) is/are under the age of eight, you must make sure they are in an appropriate child restraint, such as a booster seat or child car seat. Regardless of where you are seated in the car, you must remain in a seatbelt according to Iowa's seatbelt requirements.
  • Like all other drivers in Des Moines, cargo van drivers have trouble navigating the majority of the city's roads during morning and evening rush hours because of excessive traffic. At around 7 am in the morning and later, at around 5:30 pm, the situation is worse. N. Ankeny Boulevard and 1st Street are now the most affected roads. Consider taking a different route if you have one to your destination in order to avoid this one.

FAQs About Hiring a Cargo Van in Des Moines

  • Where is the best cargo van rental location in Des Moines?

    Des Moines Airport (DSM) is one of the greatest locations to rent Des Moines cargo van rentals. The availability of a large variety of cargo van models and types makes these two airport facilities, out of the many car rental locations throughout the city, popular. When you rent your van from one of these places, you have the option of selecting a certain van model or type based on your requirements.

  • What are the best places to park a cargo van in Des Moines?

    There are many parking alternatives in Des Moines, but street parking is the most popular. However, because of their size, cargo vans pose a risk of getting hit by or impeding other vehicles when parked along Des Moines' roadways. Because there are fewer cars on these streets on weekends and/or at night, street parking is always a good choice. Consider parking your cargo van in the City of Des Moines Parking Garage or 3rd & Court Parking Garage for safety.

  • How convenient is it to rent an electric cargo van in Des Moines?

    Des Moines boasts 275 electric charging stations that are dispersed across the city, making it simple for drivers of electric vehicles from various locations to reach them. So, if you're intending to use Des Moines cargo van rentals, think about choosing an electric van for your chance to lower your overall carbon footprint. In addition to being environmentally friendly, hiring an electric cargo van gives you the opportunity to travel in style because these vans include the newest designs.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low cargo van hire prices?

    KAYAK compares cargo van hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.

Des Moines Cargo Van Hire Company Reviews

 

Hertz

7.5

Good

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

2540 Leland Ave

+1 515 256 5848

Monday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
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2800 Mckinley Avenue

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2026

Supplier choice

KAYAK
This is very simple. I understand that Hertz has rules and parameters that they operate in. When all of those are met the rental car experience should be smooth sailing. The Des Moines office was one of the worst places I’ve ever been for a rental car. I called customer care and and the representative told the gentleman at the desk to honor my reservation however he refused. I do not know him personally and I have never met him. I wasn’t rude. With all they said the guy at the desk still refused to rent me a car after two hours of going back-and-forth. Finally I was able to get my car. The context of this is that all flights were canceled and delayed out of the airport going to Chicago. The gentleman at the desk refused to let me rent a one-way rental to O’Hare airport on a debit card nowhere does it State that I can’t do that. I was well aware of the $500 hold and was OK with that. I had my own car insurance State Farm and everything should’ve been smooth. I even had a reservation. I used a third-party website kayak. I read all rules carefully. Nothing stated that I could not rent a one-way rental from one airport to another with the debit card. I hated the experience. It was embarrassing, strenuous and flat out wrong. The reason I didn’t call corporate or further pursue some satisfaction with this situation is because I wanted a cooling off period. I still feel wronged and am rather disgusted by the entire process.

2.0 Poor

Danny, Mar 2026

KAYAK
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

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

1 out of 6

Budget

6.7

Okay

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.7

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 287 2612

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Holly, Jul 2026

People carrier

KAYAK
Great experience. Van was perfect for the trip. Fit 6 people very comfortably and plenty of room for our luggage although we all had smallish overnight bags

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great

8.0 Very Good

Steve, Mar 2026

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
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

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.

1 out of 7

National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

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 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

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Excellent! Thank you!!

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Very Good
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.3

3 locations in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

1545 E Euclid Ave

+1 515 262 2222

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday

200 Se 6th St

+1 515 282 8000

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday12:00 - 15:00

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 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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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!!!

2.0 Poor

Jamey, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Everything was terrible.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Very friendly and helpful check in and return.

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.8

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

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 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

People carrier

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

10.0 Wonderful

Babatunde, Jun 2024

Pick-up 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.

Executive Car Rental

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

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Rd, Des Moines

+1 515 644 5255

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

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Avis

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.2

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5623

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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2.0 Poor

Kylie, Mar 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
No vehicles available despite reservation

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Car was filthy (inside and out)

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Great

Payless

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.8

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Drive

+1 515 256 5228

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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2.0 Poor

Nicole, Jul 2026

Standard SUV

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The agent at the desk could not have been more annoyed that I had rented from Payless (vs. Avis or Budget). She says they do everything by paper, so they don't actually have the cars in stock that Kayak rented to me. She was incredibly rude. And that was after the terrible surprise of arriving at an airport I use all the time to find that they've moved their rental cars off-site and didn't have enough buses to shuttle people there, so everyone was shoving each other -- in IOWA!! Terrible experience, won't do it again.

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................

American Rent-A-Car

4.5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

4.5

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Rd

+1 515 644 5255

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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.

Dollar

8.3

Very Good

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

2540 Leland Avenue

+1 515 256 5848

Monday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

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Airport Van

4.7

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

5.1

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

4410 Merle Hay Road

+1 877 826 4680

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Easirent

4.5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

5.1

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport

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Thrifty

No score available yet

2 locations in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

2540 Leland Avenue

+1 515 256 5848

Monday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59

Lc Pending Close Dec 1st

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 22:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Des Moines

Locations in Des Moines

5800 Fleur Dr

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145 travellers who rented a car in Des Moines gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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