Washington, D.C.

Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C.

Driver's age: 25-65
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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 rentals in Washington, D.C., make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $76/day – about 41% less than the yearly average.

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 5.0/10 with 231 reviews). Dollar (rated 3.1/10 with 109 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? February is the cheapest month, costing about $73 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$78

February

$73

March

$78

April

$85

May

$100

June

$107

July

$112

August

$101

September

$78

October

$93

November

$93

December

$100

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Free2Move have 11 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 6 March 2026.

Hertz

5.0
Fair
231 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.1

Dollar

3.1
Poor
109 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.7

Comfort

3.7

Overall

3.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.7

Avis

6.1
Okay
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Budget

5.4
Fair
61 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Thrifty

2.2
Poor
62 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.4

Comfort

3.4

Overall

2.2

Pick-up/drop-off

2.2

Value

2.6

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.7
Fair
17 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 March 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Washington, D.C. for about $1,042 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.

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