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Popular car types in Arlington, VA

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Arlington, VA and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 June 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$190+

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Compact

Compact

$185+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$199+

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People mover

People mover

$256+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$300+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$274+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$226+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$240+

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Cheapflights insights for Arlington car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Arlington?

For the best savings on car rentals in Arlington, make your reservation 53 days before pickup. The average price then is just $59/day – about 8% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Arlington?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Arlington with deals as low as $24.59/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $28.76/day.

What is the best car rental company in Arlington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Arlington is Sixt (rated 7.8/10 with 31 reviews). Budget (rated 6.5/10 with 63 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Sixt
Sixt
7.8
Budget
Budget
6.5
Avis
Avis
6.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Arlington?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Arlington is January, when you can expect to pay $71/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Arlington is July ($118/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$71

February

$82

March

$94

April

$89

May

$110

June

$117

July

$118

August

$103

September

$71

October

$92

November

$96

December

$101

What car do most people hire in Arlington?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Arlington are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Arlington?

Both Avis and National have 4 locations in Arlington, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Arlington, VA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Arlington, VA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Arlington, VA. Reviews were last updated on 21 June 2026.

Sixt

7.8
Good
31 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

6.5
Okay
63 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.3
Okay
34 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
24 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.9

National

8.0
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Payless

6.1
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Hertz

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Arlington, VA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 June 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Arlington?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Arlington it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Arlington, VA

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Arlington, VA. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Arlington, VA. Deals were last updated on 21 June 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Arlington, VA. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($133+).

Electric

Electric

$133+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$160+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$134+

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