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  • from $77 per day
  • 8.7 top rated · Alamo

A rental car here costs $95 a day on average, about $671 for a week. Dollar is the cheapest for a small car, about $78 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026.

  • In the terminal: 5
  • Free cancellation: 6 of 6
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 6
  • Alamo
  • National
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Dollar

Where to pick up in Cedar Rapids

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Cedar Rapids Airport · 14 km Airport 6 $78 19 min

Car rental prices in Cedar Rapids by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 6 $78
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul 6 $78
Intermediate Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla 6 $80
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 4 $77
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry 5 $81
Small SUV Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore 5 $78
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Edge 6 $82
Large SUV Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder 3 $102
SUV Ford Flex 2 $96
Minivan Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango 5 $98
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma 4 $97
Large truck Chevrolet Silverado 1 $97

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Ford Fiesta rental car in Cedar Rapids Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $78/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Cedar Rapids Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $78/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car in Cedar Rapids Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $79/day
Kia Rio rental car in Cedar Rapids Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $79/day
Kia Soul rental car in Cedar Rapids Avis

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $79/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Cedar Rapids Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $84/day

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Car rental companies in Cedar Rapids

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jun 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Cedar Rapids Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, 14, Cedar Rapids, 52404, IA
8443668842

National

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $83/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Cedar Rapids Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Ste 14, Cedar Rapids, 52404, IA
8443668841

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:59 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $83/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Cedar Rapids Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404, IA
8335111750

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Thu 09:00–23:59 · Fri–Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 09:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.4
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $84/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Cedar Rapids Airport
2121 Wright Brothers Blvd W., Cedar Rapids, Ia, 52404-9502, IA
3193659408

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–23:59 · Sat 09:30–19:30 · Sun 09:00–23:59 18 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.2

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Cedar Rapids Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy Ste 102, Cedar Rapids, 52404, IA
319-366-6418

Dollar

Mon–Thu 09:00–22:59 · Fri–Sat 09:00–16:59 · Sun 09:00–22:59 15 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 5000+ reviews
from $78/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Cedar Rapids Airport
2121 Wright Brothers Boulevard West, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, 52404
(866) 434-2226

Rental conditions in Cedar Rapids

Based on 6 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jun 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 25.
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 6 suppliers: Hertz.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 6 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 6 suppliers.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 6 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (4 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (4 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (2 suppliers).
Included in the price Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (6 suppliers), Infant seat (6 suppliers), Child seat (6 suppliers), Booster seat (6 suppliers), Ski rack (3 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (3 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Cedar Rapids: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 15 min at Dollar to 22 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Dollar is the cheapest at about $78 a day and is rated 6.6 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.7 and costs about $79.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 6 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 25. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Cedar Rapids: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Cedar Rapids?
Car rental in Cedar Rapids starts from $77 per day, and the average price is $95 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $287 for a 3-day weekend and $671 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Cedar Rapids?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Cedar Rapids are:
  • Alamo: rated 8.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $88 per day
  • National: rated 8.7/10 by 500+ customers
  • Enterprise: rated 8.3/10 by 2000+ customers
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jun 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Cedar Rapids?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Cedar Rapids are:
  • Dollar: about $78 per day
  • Alamo: about $79 per day
  • Avis: about $79 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Cedar Rapids?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo, National and Enterprise
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Cedar Rapids and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Cedar Rapids?
The minimum age to rent a car in Cedar Rapids is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Cedar Rapids with a debit card?
Rental companies in Cedar Rapids typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Cedar Rapids: Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Cedar Rapids offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies in Cedar Rapids include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Enterprise. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Cedar Rapids?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Cedar Rapids are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Alamo, Hertz, Avis and Dollar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Cedar Rapids?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Cedar Rapids Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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