District of Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from $179

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 District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 4/8 and drop-off date of 6/8. 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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District of Columbia car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 June 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$148

Cheapest price per day

$179

Popular car types in District of Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 June 2026.

In District of Columbia, there are 17,992 active hire locations from 392 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia in the past week - currently priced from $179/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car rental deals found in District of Columbia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of $220. Data was last updated on 23 June 2026.
Mazda Demio$179/day
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A/C
Mazda Demio
Toyota HiAce$181/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Corolla$184/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Cheapflights insights for District of Columbia car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in District of Columbia?

For the best savings on car rentals in District of Columbia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $84/day – about 45% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in District of Columbia?

Looking to hire a car in District of Columbia? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $43.69/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $64.56/day.

What is the best car rental company in District of Columbia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in District of Columbia is National (rated 9.3/10). Alamo (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in District of Columbia?

At District of Columbia, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $80. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In District of Columbia, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $80. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$80

February

$82

March

$100

April

$98

May

$114

June

$126

July

$121

August

$105

September

$80

October

$96

November

$96

December

$103

Which car hire company has the most locations in District of Columbia?

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in District of Columbia, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 23 June 2026.

National

2 locations

Alamo

1 location

Sixt

1 location

Avis

7 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations

Budget

7 locations

Hertz

6 locations

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $60/day from Sixt, booked on Jun. 20.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in District of Columbia for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in District of Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $577/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in District of Columbia?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in District of Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in District of Columbia can be found for $2,473. You can find car rental deals for $82 a day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 23 June 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($74+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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