Car hire in Iowa City, United States

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Hiring a car in Iowa City: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyBudget
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$118
Best time to book1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Iowa City will set you back around $118 per day or $820 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Iowa City is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
On average, around $820. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Iowa City is $781.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Iowa City, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Iowa City that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Iowa City.
Most places – Iowa City included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $112 per day. The average price per day is around $118.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Budget, Turo and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Iowa City.