Travel Information

Vehicle Rentals to and from the Des Moines Airport

ISU has negotiated a special agreement with Enterprise Rent A Car for vehicle rentals to or from Ames and the Des Moines Airport. Any University employee over 21* may take advantage of this offer for business or personal travel by showing a university identification card and a valid driver's license. If you have any questions concerning this program, please contact Jodi Renze at 515-294-5641.

*A driver between the ages of 21 and 25 can rent a vehicle if this driver has transferable insurance coverage.

Rental and Drop-off Procedures during Normal Business Hours

  • To make reservations, call Transportation Services (294-1882) or Enterprise Rent A Car (1-800-RENTACAR; 1-800-736-8222). Because these rentals are booked as one-way trips, be certain to make reservations for both your outbound and inbound trips (leaving from and returning back to Ames).
  • Ames rental vehicles 1) may be picked up at the Enterprise 535 South Duff Avenue office or 2) Enterprise will transport vehicle renter from home or office to the Ames Enterprise office to sign for the vehicle. (To request Option 2, dial 1-800-RENTACAR (1-800-736-8222) and press 1 at the prompt.) Forms will be ready to sign at the Enterprise office. The rate is the normal daily rate (listed below), and insurance is included in this rate.
  • In Des Moines, drive to the Enterprise Rent A Car office at 5800 Fleur Drive (in the airport terminal).
  • To request a vehicle when at the Des Moines Airport and ready to return to Ames, walk to the Enterprise counter near baggage claim to sign for the vehicle.
  • Upon arrival in Ames, drive to the Enterprise 535 South Duff Avenue office. An Enterprise employee will drive traveler home or to the office.

NOTE: Special arrangements sometimes may be made for after-hours vehicle pickup, however, providing after-hours service is not guaranteed under this agreement. Any arrangements for after-hours vehicle pickup must be made in advance with the Enterprise office providing the vehicle.

Enterprise Rent A Car Office Hours

Ames Enterprise Hours:    


Local Phone Number:		        Monday-Friday
Saturday
Sunday
515-233-5200		        7:30 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed
Des Moines Enterprise Hours   


Local Phone Number:		 Monday-Friday   
Saturday
Sunday
515-256-5665		        7:30 am - 11:30 pm
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
7:00 am- 11:00 pm

After-Hours Vehicle Drop-off

In Ames If returning a vehicle after hours in Ames, park the vehicle in the Enterprise parking lot at 535 South Duff Avenue. Use the Key Drop box.

One-Way Des Moines Airport Rates (to or from the airport)

Vehicle Type

 Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Premium
Minivan
SUV    
 Daily Rate

 $32.00
$33.00
$34.50
$40.00
$53.00
$55.00
$55.00

All rates above are exclusive of 12% tax.

Limousine Service to and from the Des Moines Airport Occasionally transportation to or from the Des Moines Airport is needed for visitors. The following limousine services are available. Services may be paid by the individual and reimbursed on an honorarium or the Purchasing Department can be contacted to obtain a purchase order to pay for these services.

Out of Town Limo (515-266-4469); call for current rates.

Parking in Des Moines Airport AreaWhen flying out of the Des Moines Airport, there are several options for parking locations.

The Airport Short-term Parking Lot is $1.00 per 1/2 hour with a maximum of $20 in a 24-hour period.

The Airport Long-term Parking Lot is $2.00 per hour with a maximum of $9 in a 24-hour period.

The Airport Economy Parking Lots are $0.50 per hour with a maximum of $5.00 in Economy Lot 1 and $4.00 in Economy Lot 2 in a 24-hour period. Free shuttles run to and from the airport terminal 24 hours a day. The Des Moines Airport parking rates listed above were last updated on this site on March 20, 2008. For the most current rates, click here.

The Keck Parking Lot is $0.50 per hour with a maximum of $4.75 in a 24-hour period for an identified ISU traveler with tickets purchased through Travel and Transport. The Keck Parking Lot is located on Fleur Drive and also has a free shuttle to and from the airport terminal 24 hours a day.

Last Updated 4/1/08