District of Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from $75

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District of Columbia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$92

Cheapest price per day

$75

Popular car types in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, there are 18,111 active hire locations from 395 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia in the past week - currently priced from $75/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Best car rental deals found in District of Columbia

Hyundai Getz$75/day
Hyundai Getz
Toyota Prius$78/day
Toyota Prius
Hyundai Tucson$79/day
Hyundai Tucson

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 $96/day – about 56% 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? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $45.99/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $47.86/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 8.2/10) 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 $82. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $141 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 $82. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $141 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$82

February

$84

March

$103

April

$100

May

$117

June

$137

July

$141

August

$128

September

$105

October

$110

November

$100

December

$105

What car do most people hire in District of Columbia?

SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting District of Columbia. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Coupe cars (Ford Mustang or similar).

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

National

2 locations

Alamo

1 location

Sixt

1 location

Avis

7 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations

Hertz

6 locations

Budget

7 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

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $92/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 Oct. 31.

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

    Hiring a car in District of Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $641/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 $2,746. You can find car rental deals for $92 a day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

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 ($43+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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