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Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C. from ฿3,566

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 3/4 and drop-off date of 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2025

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 7 February 2025.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

฿30.36

Average price per day

฿827

Cheapest price per day

฿3,566

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 7 February 2025.

January

฿1,517

February

฿1,382

March

฿1,686

April

฿1,821

May

฿2,057

June

฿2,091

July

฿2,226

August

฿1,686

September

฿1,585

October

฿1,787

November

฿1,652

December

฿1,855

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is February. 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 7 February 2025.

Small cars

฿805 - ฿4,919

All Car Types

฿1,134 - ฿4,765

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,851/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿805/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,919/day). In fact, January is about 57% 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 24% 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 ฿1,709/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿827/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,521/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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 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.

To hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,351/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿1,164/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿5,577/day). In fact, October is about 51% 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 4% 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 ฿2,348/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿1,184/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿4,247/day). In fact, October is about 50% 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 4% 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 van in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,690/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿2,363/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿5,072/day). In fact, December is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a van saves you 31% 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 7 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
263 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

2.9
Poor
123 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Avis

6.4
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Budget

5.7
Fair
72 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
76 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.5
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.3

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 7 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿827/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿826/day from Thrifty, booked on Feb. 2.

  • 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 (7.3 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 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 ฿30.36/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,366 and ฿1,973 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 Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Washington, D.C. for about ฿5,789 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 43% 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 4% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Washington, D.C. can cost you on average ฿24,812 a month or ฿827 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 Land Rover Discovery, which is a Luxury vehicle.

Van rentals in Washington, D.C.

Find van rental deals in Washington, D.C. from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Washington, D.C. cost an average of ฿3,840 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van rentals in Washington, D.C.. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Toyota HiAce฿3,566/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Innova฿4,115/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 7 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

฿69+

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