With a population of 56,609, West Des Moines is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Des Moines deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to West Des Moines, you’ll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to West Des Moines include American Airlines, Delta and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to West Des Moines departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 39m.
Another option to get to West Des Moines is to pick up a car rental from Kansas City, which is about 179 miles from West Des Moines. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Kansas City.
Bus operates bus routes to West Des Moines.
Renting a car in West Des Moines costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in West Des Moines.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West Des Moines (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in West Des Moines is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$49/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$52/day