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

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $81/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 22.

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 $529 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 $2,269 ($76/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 Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Washington, D.C.. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Washington, D.C. for as low as $0/day.

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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	THRIFTY
Price of petrol per litre	$1.97
Average price per day	$81
Cheapest price per day	$125

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In Washington, D.C., there are 75 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. in the past week - currently priced from $125/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

$125+

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Intermediate

$144+

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Full-size

$128+

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People mover

$218+

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Passenger van

$172+

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Supplier choice

$125+

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Compact SUV

$156+

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Standard SUV

$186+

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Mazda Demio$125/day

Toyota Camry$128/day

Nissan Tiida$144/day

Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car rentals

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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 $84/day – about 41% 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 200 reviews). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty

2.7

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 $77 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $133. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$77

February

$79

March

$96

April

$94

May

$109

June

$129

July

$133

August

$116

September

$81

October

$92

November

$92

December

$99

What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

SUV cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Washington, D.C.. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

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

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 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.

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Hertz

5.0

Fair

200 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2025

Not good. I had a change of plans. Brought back car a day earlier. Hardly put any miles on and they charged by about 2x the price quoted. I informed the person picking up the car about change in plans. She said. Dont worry. We will over ride the system when I drop off the vehicle. No extra charges and it will be less than the quoted price. I was told when I picked up the car. Drop off the car and the person said no problem showed my the price and it was about $30 less. Great. No they charged me full price plus the other costs. It was an extra 160. I called and complained. They gave me 70 back no am still out 110 plus brought it back with low miles and a day early. Frustrated!!

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They did not have enough cars available for all prepaid reservation holders. We were told to wait until midnight to see if they had more cars available. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unprofessional. They gave out cars in order of which customers were angriest and loudest at the rental counter -- highly suggest being aggressive if you run into problems here. The electric car I was eventually given had a small battery and was slow to charge (definitely not a Tesla). They only gave me a 71% charge and demanded that it be returned at 70%, but I couldn't drive from my house to the airport without dropping below 70%. It made the experience stressful. I regularly fly into DCA and highly recommend Alamo, National, or Enterprise. I do not understand why anyone would pay a premium for Hertz over cheaper options like Thrifty or Dollar.

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

The upsales at car collection are outrageous. Continual offerings of dubious “benefits” all at inflated prices. Like $10 a gallon for fuel for a top up at drop off. Like insurance add ons that nearly double your quoted rental rate. Like a toll transponder for $13 a day which are almost free to buy. Like “other driver” add on fee. How many people are going to be driving the car at a time? The list is endless. I felt thoroughly ripped off leaving your premises.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

The telephone experience was really awful---we could not talk to a real person for a long time. agents were not available. The car itself was fine.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged for a rental that I never actually used

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

I didn’t have any balance and had already paid taxes. The guy told me I owed taxes, didn’t give an explanation and when I showed him the email from Kayak showing I owed nothing and had already paid taxes and fees, he basically shrugged his shoulders and was like well this says you do. He should’ve investigated it or asked someone to help him figure it out. We were at a stand still so i asked to speak to the manager to clarify why I’m paying for it again with a $0 balance. The manager quickly figured out it was because I arrived 1.5 hours earlier than the scheduled time so it was the hourly rate plus taxes and fees of that rate.

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Avis

5.8

Fair

35 reviews•7 locations

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Budget

5.0

Fair

56 reviews•7 locations

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Thrifty

2.7

Poor

41 reviews•5 locations

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National

2 locations

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Alamo

8.4

Very Good

2 reviews•1 location

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Sixt

1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.8

Fair

16 reviews•11 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $81/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 22.
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 $529 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 $2,269 ($76/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 Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Washington, D.C.. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Washington, D.C. for as low as $0/day.

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

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($64+).

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$64+

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$115+

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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 $84/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 200 reviews). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

SUV cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Washington, D.C.. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

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

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 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 27 August 2026.

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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 27 August 2026.

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