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Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C. from $99

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 Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 23/4 and drop-off date of 25/4. 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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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 April 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$2.00

Average price per day

$87

Cheapest price per day

$99
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Popular car types in Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 April 2026.
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In Washington, D.C., there are 70 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. in the past week - currently priced from $99/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compact

Compact

$108+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$99+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$103+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$113+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$114+

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Compare car rental deals in Washington, D.C. by type

Here are the best Washington, D.C. small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Washington, D.C. SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris Cross$108/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross
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Best car rental deals found in Washington, D.C.

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of $106. Data was last updated on 16 April 2026.
Nissan Qashqai$99/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Found 04/15/26
MG ZS$103/day
5
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A/C
MG ZS
Found 04/15/26
Kia Seltos$108/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Seltos
Found 04/15/26

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 $78/day – about 39% less than the yearly average.

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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 225 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
5.0
Avis
Avis
6.1
Budget
Budget
5.4
Dollar
Dollar
3.2

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

Planning to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? January is the cheapest month, costing about $78 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

$80

March

$97

April

$90

May

$100

June

$107

July

$112

August

$102

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.

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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 16 April 2026.

Hertz

5.0
Fair
225 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

Avis

6.1
Okay
40 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
61 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Dollar

3.2
Poor
99 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.8

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.8

Thrifty

2.1
Poor
61 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.2

Overall

2.1

Pick-up/drop-off

2.1

Value

2.7

National

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
18 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

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 16 April 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for $56/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Washington, D.C. for about $559 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Washington, D.C. is $2,397 ($80/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Washington, D.C. is $0. Hiring a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Washington, D.C.. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Washington, D.C. for as low as $82/day.

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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 16 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$64+

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