Iowa City car rentals

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A Special car rental in Iowa City costs C$ 71 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Iowa City costs C$ 104 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Iowa City costs C$ 181 per day, on average.

Although there are multiple Iowa City car rentals, the vehicle you hire while on vacation in Iowa City should depend on factors like the number of occupants in your car and the amount and size of luggage you want to carry during your road trip. An economy car or SUV is ideal for visitors who plan to drive solo with limited luggage. A compact vehicle is suitable for drivers planning to cruise the rugged and mountainous areas of the city, such as the Driftless Area Scenic Zigzags. Smaller vehicles are perfect for visitors  driving through the city’s narrow streets.

When renting a car in Iowa City, you must present an up-to-date driver's license and international passport if you're not a US citizen. Depending on the rental agency, you may also need other documents, such as a credit card that would hold the security deposit. Remember that some cheap car rentals in Iowa City may demand additional documentation to prove your identity as they deem necessary.

The speed limit in Iowa City depends on where you are driving in this city. Drivers traveling on highways outside Iowa City should drive at 70 mph. Those driving on highways within this city shouldn’t exceed a speed limit of around 60 mph. Motorists driving on the crowded streets should be more cautious and must maintain a speed limit of around 25 mph.

Infants under 20 lbs must be securely placed in a properly installed rear-facing infant seat. Children under three years old must be fastened into a car seat that is compliant with current federal safety standards. Anyone under 12 years of age must ride in the back seat, which can help to minimize injury during a crash. Violators may be subject to fines for not abiding by Iowa's Safety-Belt Law.

Most drivers park their vehicles in parking lots while vacationing in Iowa City. Others park in the parking areas in their hotels. You should be ready to pay for parking if you aren't parking your rental car in your hotel or a parking lot. Some of the best and cheap parking places in Iowa City  include Capitol Street Garage, Iowa City Parking, and Harrison Street Parking Ramp. They charge around $5 for parking. It’s good to walk to your destination if it’s near your hotel because you won’t have to pay for parking once you get to the destination. Or, you can use public transportation if you want to travel within the city and thus you don’t need parking space.