Washington, D.C.

Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., DC, United States
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Washington, D.C., DC, United States
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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

฿38.11

Average price per day

฿3,497

Cheapest price per day

฿2,046

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Washington, D.C.?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington, D.C. and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

฿1,442

February

฿1,516

March

฿1,849

April

฿1,960

May

฿2,108

June

฿2,145

July

฿2,256

August

฿2,219

September

฿1,960

October

฿2,071

November

฿1,960

December

฿1,886

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Washington, D.C.

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Washington, D.C. to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

฿1,087 - ฿5,433

All Car Types

฿1,650 - ฿5,375

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,391/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿1,087/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿5,433/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a small car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,293/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿1,684/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿3,540/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a medium car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,259/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿2,874/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿6,117/day). In fact, March is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a large car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,030/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿1,087/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿5,009/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a SUV saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Washington, D.C., including Avis, Budget and Hertz. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Washington, D.C., including Avis, Budget and Hertz.

Avis

6.5
Okay
106 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Budget

6.2
Okay
196 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.5
Fair
451 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Alamo

7.8
Good
43 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
78 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

National

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿3,497/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿2,046/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 21.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Washington, D.C.?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.2 rating), Alamo (7.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington, D.C..

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington, D.C.?

    The average price of petrol in Washington, D.C. is ฿38.11/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,715 and ฿2,477 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Washington, D.C. for about ฿21,180 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C. for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 36% on a hire car in Washington, D.C.. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Washington, D.C. for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 46% on a month-long rental by booking with Hertz. Hertz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Washington, D.C. can cost you on average ฿90,771 a month or ฿3,026 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular car to hire while in Washington, D.C. is the Tesla Model 3, which is a Full-size vehicle.

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