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 5/11 and drop-off date of 16/11. 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 11 October 2026.
Most popular company | THRIFTY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.25 |
Average price per day | $84 |
Cheapest price per day | $99 |
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 11 October 2026.
In Washington, D.C., there are 74 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 3 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$303+
Compact
$303+
Intermediate
$305+
Standard
$333+
Full-size
$317+
People mover
$480+
Full-size SUV
$569+
Passenger van
$458+
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 11 October 2026.
Honda CR-V$99/day
Tesla Model Y$100/day
Hyundai Staria$113/day
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 $94/day – about 54% 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 5.1/10 with 185 reviews). Avis (rated 5.9/10 with 31 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.? January is the cheapest month, costing about $82 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $141. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$82
February
$84
March
$101
April
$100
May
$116
June
$137
July
$141
August
$128
September
$105
October
$103
November
$100
December
$105
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.. Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 11 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
185 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.9
Overall
5.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.1
Value
5.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Mar 2025Not 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
|Sept 2023They 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
|Sept 2023The 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
|Jul 2023The 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
|Jul 2023I was charged for a rental that I never actually used
4.0
|Jul 2023I 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.
1 out of 62
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
31 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.6
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.3
Recent reviews
4.0
|Apr 2023The pick-up was OK. Friendly staff, but silly process (only two people allowed in the building at once). Drop-off was fast, but the gentleman I dealt with was fairly rude. The car, though, was terrible. It needed service (the service light was on when I picked it up). It was in bad shape and not terribly clean. It jerked when starting up at an intersection. The windshield produced glare in all conditions. Overall, the car was worn out.
1 out of 11
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
56 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.0
Overall
4.9
Pick-up/drop-off
4.7
Value
5.2
Recent reviews
6.0
|Jun 2023Price should include possible cost of insurance up front to avoid surprises at the desk. Car had a faulty trunk sensor and shuddering breaks.
2.0
|May 2023Arrived at the location at 9:30 am for my 10 am reservation, no cars were available and I was told I would have to wait 60 minutes before any would there. I was in line with approximately 7 other customers ahead of me. I cancelled my reservation and booked at a different location.
6.0
|Apr 2023Car had bird poop on doors and the back. Interior had mud Pickup receptionist on phone throughout pickup. Vehicle at 3/4 tank making guessing how much to fill up annoying and ended up gifting budget some free gas. 6/10 experience.
10.0
|Apr 2023Amanda was amazing at the E street location. Kind and willing to work with me on my bill. Would happily rent from them again!
2.0
|Apr 2023I waited in line for an hour to pick up my rental and the one person working helped 3 people in that time. I ended up canceling my reservation and mg plans for the day. Avis/Budget at 1908 L St NW DC is a horrible place to rent a car. Just don’t.
2.0
|Apr 2023More than a 90 minute wait to pick up car and 20 minutes to drop off. This company has been gutted. I avoid under all circumstances.
1 out of 19
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Locations
Thrifty
39 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
3.7
Overall
2.7
Pick-up/drop-off
3.1
Value
3.0
Recent reviews
6.0
|Aug 2023Very long line and wait to get the car, there was a mistake on the contract provided, I was told I had to call to get the charge removed. I could never reach anyone on the phone to get it taken care of. At drop-off I had to go back to the counter to get it taken care of.
4.0
|Mar 2023The pickup was easy and I thought I was renting a petrol vehicle. When I went to the garage to pickup the auto the attendant told me to choose any vehicle in a certain section. I didn't realize the one I chose was completely electric. The auto, a Chevy Bolt, was great but it was difficult to figure out how and where to charge the vehicle. I am sure this is due to America just introducing EV's. When I returned the vehicle the woman who took was very nice and helpful and said that I would receive an email and final receipt. After 4 days I have not. I rented through an online company called QEEQ. I have not been able to contact the company and I am still waiting for the receipt. Thrifty salespeople are wonderful but I will think twice about renting through QEEQ again.
10.0
|Apr 2022It's was an exceptionally busy weekend for travelers, yet the staff was well organized, prepared, and communicated to each other well. It was late, and the Thrifty desk transferred to work with the Hertz desk. The concierge taking me to the vehicle apologized for it taking so long to get to my vehicle, but instead I was surprised how quickly they got me there considering how busy it was.
1 out of 13
Thrifty Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
National
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
7.3
National Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
Alamo
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.0
Alamo Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
Sixt
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.1
Sixt Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
15 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
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 11 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $84/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for $67/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 3.
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 $590 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 $2,528 ($84/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 Intermediate 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 November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Washington, D.C. for as low as $0/day.
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