Washington

Cheap Car Rentals in Washington

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Washington car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 September 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$70

Cheapest price per day

$60

Cheapflights insights for Washington car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Washington, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Washington, make your reservation 42 days before pickup. The average price then is just $95/day – about 46% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Washington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Washington is Dollar (rated 8.4/10 with 125 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 127 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Washington, the best time to rent a car is at April, with an average daily rate of just $84. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $151 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Washington, the best time to rent a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just $84. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $151 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$88

February

$87

March

$89

April

$84

May

$92

June

$137

July

$151

August

$144

September

$112

October

$109

November

$121

December

$100

What car do most people hire in Washington?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Washington are the following: Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar), and SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 39 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Washington at 23.

Top rental agencies in Washington

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington. Reviews were last updated on 15 September 2025.

Dollar

8.4
Very Good
125 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
127 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.1
Good
105 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Avis

6.9
Okay
102 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Budget

6.9
Okay
185 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
176 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Hertz

5.2
Fair
387 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
89 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $70/day when booking a car hire in Washington. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 14.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Washington for about $474 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Washington for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 15% on a month-long rental by booking with Thrifty. Thrifty is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Washington can cost you on average $2,032 a month or $68 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Washington

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington. Deals were last updated on 15 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($61+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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