Washington, D.C.

Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

Book your car hire in Washington, D.C. 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 182/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 229% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 224 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is January, when you can expect to pay RM 182/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is July (RM 262/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 182

February

RM 186

March

RM 226

April

RM 202

May

RM 234

June

RM 246

July

RM 262

August

RM 238

September

RM 182

October

RM 218

November

RM 218

December

RM 234

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Free2Move have 11 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2026.

Hertz

5.0
Fair
224 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

Avis

6.1
Okay
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
61 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Dollar

3.2
Poor
99 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.8

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.8

Thrifty

2.1
Poor
61 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.2

Overall

2.1

Pick-up/drop-off

2.1

Value

2.7

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
18 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Avis?

    From Avis you can hire a car in Washington, D.C. from about RM 1,902 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?

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

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