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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 8 September 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

฿32.30

Average price per day

฿1,907

Cheapest price per day

฿1,744

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 8 September 2024.

January

฿1,312

February

฿1,379

March

฿1,682

April

฿1,816

May

฿2,052

June

฿2,085

July

฿2,220

August

฿1,682

September

฿1,715

October

฿1,883

November

฿1,782

December

฿1,715

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 8 September 2024.

Small cars

฿989 - ฿4,906

All Car Types

฿1,501 - ฿4,752

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,006/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿989/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,906/day). In fact, January is about 51% 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 23% 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 ฿2,035/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿1,236/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,512/day). In fact, September is about 40% 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 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 large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,369/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿2,351/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿5,563/day). In fact, July is about 1% 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 9% 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 ฿2,076/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~฿989/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿4,555/day). In fact, January is about 53% 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 20% 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 8 September 2024.
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
270 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Dollar

2.8
Poor
127 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.2

Overall

2.8

Pick-up/drop-off

2.8

Value

3.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
37 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Avis

6.4
Okay
54 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.7

Budget

5.9
Fair
83 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.8

National

9.1
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Alamo

7.7
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.4

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 September 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,907/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,744/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 1.

  • 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 (7.5 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 ฿32.30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,453 and ฿2,099 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 ฿15,655 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 47% 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 ฿67,094 a month or ฿2,236 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 Buick Encore, which is a Compact vehicle.

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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 8 September 2024.

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

Electric

Electric

฿40+

Airport car hires in Washington, D.C.
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