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 177/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 230% 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 232 reviews). Dollar (rated 2.9/10 with 113 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 February, when you can expect to pay RM 154/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is July (RM 260/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 177

February

RM 154

March

RM 177

April

RM 201

May

RM 232

June

RM 248

July

RM 260

August

RM 236

September

RM 181

October

RM 217

November

RM 217

December

RM 232

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

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

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 1 February 2026.

Hertz

5.0
Fair
232 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

Dollar

2.9
Poor
113 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.5

Avis

6.2
Okay
41 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Budget

5.4
Fair
60 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Thrifty

2.2
Poor
64 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Overall

2.2

Pick-up/drop-off

2.2

Value

2.6

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.8
Fair
17 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

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 1 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Washington, D.C. from about RM 2,610 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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