Downtown

Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Driver's age: 25-65
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

Book your rental car in Downtown 78 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $130/day on average when booked 78 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 6.3/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 19 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown is February, when you can expect to pay $142/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is July ($206/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$168

February

$142

March

$168

April

$171

May

$194

June

$196

July

$206

August

$203

September

$145

October

$170

November

$178

December

$178

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Free2Move and Hertz have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.3
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Avis

6.1
Okay
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.2
Fair
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Easirent

1 location

Thrifty

2.2
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Overall

2.2

Pick-up/drop-off

2.2

Value

2.6

Free2Move

2 locations

NextCar

1 location

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

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