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Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C. from RM 165

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 Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 10/7 and drop-off date of 14/7. 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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Popular car types in Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 April 2026.
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There are currently 70 hire locations operating in Washington, D.C. spread across 20 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. is small car at RM 165 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 165+

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Compact

Compact

RM 333+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 300+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 602+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 386+

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Premium

Premium

RM 300+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 538+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 363+

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Compare car rental deals in Washington, D.C. by type

Here are the best Washington, D.C. medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volvo V40RM 300/day
5
M
A/C
Volvo V40
Found 04/20/26

Best car rental deals found in Washington, D.C.

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of RM 329. Data was last updated on 21 April 2026.
Proton PersonaRM 165/day
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A/C
Proton Persona
Found 04/20/26
Hyundai KonaRM 282/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona
Found 04/20/26
Honda CR-VRM 297/day
5
4
M
A/C
Honda CR-V
Found 04/20/26

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 226% off the average price.

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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.

Hertz
Hertz
5.0
Avis
Avis
6.1
Budget
Budget
5.4
Dollar
Dollar
3.2

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 September, when you can expect to pay RM 178/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is July (RM 261/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 225

April

RM 213

May

RM 237

June

RM 249

July

RM 261

August

RM 237

September

RM 178

October

RM 217

November

RM 217

December

RM 233

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.

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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 21 April 2026.

Hertz

5.0
Fair
224 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

Avis

6.1
Okay
40 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
61 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Dollar

3.2
Poor
97 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.8

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.8

Thrifty

2.1
Poor
61 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.2

Overall

2.1

Pick-up/drop-off

2.1

Value

2.7

National

2 locations
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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 reviews•1 location
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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 reviews•11 locations
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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 21 April 2026.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Washington, D.C. from about RM 1,476 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?

    RM 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Washington, D.C.. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in May, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 21 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 79+).

Electric

Electric

RM 87+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 79+

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