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

Driver's age: 25-65
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

Book your rental car in Downtown 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $128/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 29% off the average price.

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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 5.8/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 13 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.8
Avis
Avis
5.8
Budget
Budget
5.2
Hertz
Hertz
5.0

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 $121/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is June ($223/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

$147

February

$121

March

$154

April

$161

May

$199

June

$223

July

$218

August

$200

September

$140

October

$169

November

$149

December

$159

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Free2Move has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Downtown at 1.

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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

5.8
Fair
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Avis

5.8
Fair
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.3

Budget

5.2
Fair
27 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.5

Hertz

5.0
Fair
6 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.2

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Thrifty

2.3
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.3

Overall

2.3

Pick-up/drop-off

2.8

Value

2.6

Free2Move

2 locations
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NextCar

1 location
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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 28 July 2026.

  • 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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