District of Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from RM 170

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 4/2 and drop-off date of 5/2. 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 rental in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 December 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

Popular car types in District of Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 December 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in District of Columbia this past week from 17,594 hire locations out of 368 hire agencies. Prices for a District of Columbia small car hire start from RM 170/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

RM 170+

Compact

Compact

RM 202+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 202+

Standard

Standard

RM 196+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 197+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 287+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 231+

Premium

Premium

RM 178+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 292+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 231+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 186+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 190+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 196+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 197+

Compare car rental deals in District of Columbia by type

Here are the best District of Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best District of Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda3RM 196/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Honda JazzRM 202/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Jazz

Best car rental deals found in District of Columbia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of RM 206. Data was last updated on 29 December 2025.
Perodua BezzaRM 170/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassRM 178/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
BMW X1RM 186/day
5
M
A/C
BMW X1

Cheapflights insights for District of Columbia car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in District of Columbia?

To get the best deal on car hire in District of Columbia, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 182, which is about 241% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in District of Columbia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in District of Columbia is National (rated 9.3/10). Alamo (rated 7.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in District of Columbia is February, when you can expect to pay RM 158/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in District of Columbia is July (RM 267/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

RM 178

February

RM 158

March

RM 182

April

RM 206

May

RM 239

June

RM 255

July

RM 267

August

RM 243

September

RM 186

October

RM 223

November

RM 223

December

RM 231

What car do most people hire in District of Columbia?

Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in District of Columbia. SUV (Volkswagen Tiguan) and Compact (Volkswagen Tiguan) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting District of Columbia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in District of Columbia?

Free2Move has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in District of Columbia at 10.

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 29 December 2025.

National

2 locations

Alamo

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10 locations

Avis

7 locations

Budget

7 locations

Hertz

6 locations

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.0

Dollar

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 December 2025.
  • 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 RM 1,360/week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For District of Columbia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 29 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 54+).

Electric

Electric

RM 55+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 54+

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