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Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from $74

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 District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 10/4 and drop-off date of 22/4. 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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District of Columbia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$87

Cheapest price per day

$74

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in District of Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in District of Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

January

$78

February

$73

March

$89

April

$96

May

$109

June

$110

July

$118

August

$89

September

$84

October

$94

November

$87

December

$98

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in District of Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

In District of Columbia, there are 17,175 active hire locations from 330 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia in the past week - currently priced from $74/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in District of Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Small cars

$69 - $236

All Car Types

$81 - $166

To hire a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $98/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in District of Columbia (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$236/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $132/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in District of Columbia (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$264/day). In fact, October is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a medium car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $94/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in District of Columbia (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$300/day). In fact, June is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a large car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $121/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in District of Columbia (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$201/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a SUV is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Holden Barina$74/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Hyundai i20$75/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
264 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
125 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
37 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Budget

5.7
Fair
72 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.2
Fair
78 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.2

National

9.4
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Alamo

7.1
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

7.0

Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of $91. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
Holden Barina$74/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Hyundai i20$75/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Holden Trax$79/day
4
M
A/C
Holden Trax

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $86/day from Thrifty, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in District of Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in District of Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($74/day), Dollar ($88/day), and Hertz ($92/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in District of Columbia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.2 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in District of Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in District of Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in District of Columbia is $1.61/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $72 and $105 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in District of Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $499/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in District of Columbia for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 44% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in District of Columbia.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in District of Columbia?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in District of Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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