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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 8 July 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿30.29

Average price per day

฿2,001

Cheapest price per day

฿1,444

Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Washington, D.C., including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

For the best savings on car hire in Washington, D.C., make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,237/day – about 2,298% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Washington, D.C.?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Washington, D.C. with deals as low as ฿1,099.86/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿1,733.79/day.

What is the best car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.2/10 with 262 reviews). Dollar (rated 2.9/10 with 123 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? February is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,302 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,019. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,498

February

฿1,302

March

฿1,498

April

฿1,661

May

฿1,954

June

฿2,019

July

฿2,019

August

฿1,595

September

฿1,498

October

฿1,726

November

฿1,595

December

฿1,791

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

The most popular types of cars to hire in Washington, D.C. are the following: Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Highlander or similar), and Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Free2Move has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Washington, D.C. at 9.

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 8 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Avis. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Avis.

Hertz

5.2
Fair
262 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

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

Avis

6.3
Okay
47 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Budget

5.6
Fair
69 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.8

Thrifty

3.2
Poor
71 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.7

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.7

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.4
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.8
Okay
29 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,001/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,444/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 29.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Washington, D.C. for about ฿10,062 per week on average.

  • 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 10% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Washington, D.C. can cost you on average ฿43,125 a month or ฿1,438 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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