Des Moines, Iowa — Insurance Capital of America
Des Moines Car Service & Chauffeur Service IA
Flat-rate car service in Des Moines — DSM airport from $42, Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, Nationwide, EMC Insurance corporate accounts, 24/7 availability.
$70/hr
Sedan — Flat Rate
$42
DSM Airport Flat
24/7
Insurance Ready
Des Moines Car Service Rates
Flat-rate — no Iowa State Fair surge, no Drake Relays pricing, no I-235 construction charges
| Vehicle | Hourly | DSM Transfer | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $70/hr | $42 flat | 1–3 passengers |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | $100/hr | $58 flat | 1–5 passengers |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | $140/hr | $88 flat | 6–14 passengers |
Des Moines Airport (DSM) Transfers
DSM is just 5 miles from downtown — flight tracking included on every airport pickup
| Pickup Location | Sedan | SUV | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Des Moines | $42 | $58 | 10-15 min |
| Principal Financial HQ | $42 | $58 | 10-15 min |
| West Des Moines | $45 | $62 | 15-20 min |
| Ankeny | $52 | $72 | 20-28 min |
| Urbandale / Johnston | $52 | $72 | 20-28 min |
| Clive | $45 | $62 | 15-20 min |
| Ames (Iowa State) | $72 | $98 | 45-55 min |
| Iowa City (U of Iowa) | $115 | $155 | 1.5-1.75 hrs |
Des Moines Insurance & Finance Corporate Car Service
Des Moines is the insurance capital of the United States — with more insurance headquarters per capita than any other major American city. Over 100,000 Iowans work in insurance and financial services, making Des Moines one of the most concentrated financial centers in the country.
Insurance & Financial HQ
- Principal Financial Group711 High Street — $670B+ AUM, S&P 500, 19,000 employees
- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage800 Walnut Street — 14,000 Des Moines employees
- Nationwide Mutual (Iowa Campus)1100 Locust Street — major Iowa operations
- EMC Insurance Companies HQ717 Mulberry Street — workers' comp, commercial lines
- Farm Bureau Life Insurance5400 University Ave, West Des Moines
- CUNA Mutual Group2000 Heritage Way, Waverly/Ankeny — credit union insurance
Other Major Employers
- Iowa State GovernmentIowa Capitol, Hoover Building — 40,000+ state employees
- Meredith Corporation (Dotdash Meredith)1716 Locust Street — Better Homes & Gardens, People, InStyle
- Mercy Iowa City (MercyOne)Multiple metro hospitals — major healthcare employer
- Iowa State University (Ames)45 min north — 35,000 students, agricultural research
- John Deere (Ankeny/Urbandale)Multiple John Deere facilities in north Des Moines suburbs
- Pella CorporationPella IA (45 min SE) — premium windows and doors
City-to-City from Des Moines IA
| Destination | Sedan | SUV | Approx. Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha NE | $165 | $215 | 2-2.25 hrs via I-80 W |
| Kansas City MO | $225 | $295 | 2.75-3 hrs via I-35 S |
| Minneapolis MN | $325 | $425 | 3.5-4 hrs via I-35 N |
| Chicago IL | $385 | $495 | 4-4.5 hrs via I-80 E |
| Iowa City IA | $115 | $155 | 1.5-1.75 hrs via I-80 E |
| Ames IA (Iowa State) | $72 | $98 | 45-55 min via I-35 N |
| Cedar Rapids IA | $145 | $195 | 2 hrs via I-380 N |
| St. Louis MO | $385 | $495 | 5.5 hrs via I-70 E |
Des Moines Areas Served
Downtown Des Moines
East Village
Ingersoll Ave
Beaverdale
Des Moines Arts District
Capital East
South Side
Drake University
West Des Moines
Clive
Urbandale
Johnston
Ankeny
Altoona
Norwalk
Indianola
Ames (Iowa State)
Iowa City (U of Iowa)
Cedar Rapids
Pella
24/7
Availability
$0
Surge Pricing
60 min
Free Airport Wait
Flight
Tracking Included
Book Des Moines Car Service
Call (888) 420-0177 or book online. Principal Financial, Wells Fargo, Nationwide, DSM Airport — flat-rate, 24/7.
