What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $52/day from Thrifty, booked on Nov. 10.

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 $1.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $100 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 Dollar?

Hiring a car in District of Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $365/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.

How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?

Typically, a monthly car rental in District of Columbia can be found for $1,563. You can find car rental deals for $52 a day on average.

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District of Columbia car rentals in 2024

Most popular company	Dollar
Most common car type	Intermediate
Average price per day	$56
Cheapest price per day	$78

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January

$68

February

$69

March

$85

April

$92

May

$103

June

$107

July

$112

August

$85

September

$80

October

$90

November

$81

December

$85

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is January. 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

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In District of Columbia, there are 16,619 active hire locations from 328 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia in the past week - currently priced from $78/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Standard

$118+

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Full-size SUV

$190+

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Passenger van

$137+

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Premium SUV

$202+

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Standard SUV

$78+

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Coupe

$97+

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Supplier choice

$111+

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Compact SUV

$131+

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Intermediate SUV

$139+

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	Small cars	$61 - $224
	All Car Types	$73 - $158

To hire a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $103/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in District of Columbia (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$224/day). In fact, December is about 41% 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 17% 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.

To hire a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $129/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in District of Columbia (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$251/day). In fact, January is about 54% 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 5% 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 $91/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in District of Columbia (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$285/day). In fact, June is about 37% 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 26% 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.

To hire a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $136/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in District of Columbia (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$192/day). In fact, December is about 47% 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 10% 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:

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Hertz

5.3

Fair

267 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They 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

Mediocre|Sept 2023

The 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

Okay|Jul 2023

The 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

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged for a rental that I never actually used

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

I 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.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Hertz did not honor the rental reservation and then when I called the main customer service line they lied to me and told me another location would honor it so I relied on that information and wasted time only for them to fail to honor it again.

1 out of 89

Dollar

4.8

Mediocre

127 reviews•3 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2024

Was good, Never got vehicle I ordered but all rental companies the same. Just be happy you get something

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There was only one person working the dollar/thrifty line. I waited about 45min in line to pick up my car. The line tripled in length behind me where I’m sure those people waited well over an hour maybe almost two hours for some. There were two people working at the hertz counter, a sister company, doing absolutely nothing. Then when I got to the front of the line they were clearly rushing and not patient for questions I had about my charges.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

We had to stay line for three hours waiting on the car and guys were so rude and mean

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They didn’t have a car available, so I had to change plans at the last minute. I was traveling with a newborn.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Terrible experience, they had no cars to rent when we got there and there was a line of people waiting for cars. The only cars they could rent would be when someone brought on back told us it could be 2 to 4 hours. Wait. Went across the hall and got an Alamo rental With no trouble at all Cannot recommend the dollar, thrifty, six.T at this airport

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Car smell cigarettes, blinker doesn’t work, tires were almost flat, heated seats didn’t work. For $230 for one day rental the company should call DOLLARSSSS…. Cuz you don’t get what you pay for.

1 out of 43

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2

Good

36 reviews•9 locations

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Avis

6.4

Okay

54 reviews•6 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The 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 18

Budget

5.8

Fair

74 reviews•6 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Price 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

Poor|May 2023

Arrived 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

Okay|Apr 2023

Car 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

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Amanda 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

Poor|Apr 2023

I 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

Poor|Apr 2023

More 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 25

Thrifty

5.2

Fair

83 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Very 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

Mediocre|Mar 2023

The 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

Wonderful|Apr 2022

It'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.

5.2

Fair|Sept 2020

I appreciate how convenient the entire transaction was from pick up to drop off however, I was severely over charged

Do not charge fee for two days when someone only books for one

1 out of 28

National

9.2

Wonderful

1 review•3 locations

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Alamo

7.2

Good

13 reviews•2 locations

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Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Nissan X-Trail$78/day

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Toyota Corolla$118/day

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Kia Niro$131/day

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $52/day from Thrifty, booked on Nov. 10.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in District of Columbia?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 $1.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $100 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 Dollar?
Hiring a car in District of Columbia for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $365/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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in District of Columbia can be found for $1,563. You can find car rental deals for $52 a day on average.

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District of Columbia car rentals in 2024

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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 17 November 2024.

Popular car types in District of Columbia

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 November 2024.

What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

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

What are petrol prices like in District of Columbia?

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

How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?

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