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District of Columbia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R797

Cheapest price per day

R597
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Cheapflights insights for District of Columbia car hires

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 R824, which is about 1 277% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

Looking to hire a car in District of Columbia? Sixt had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R122,89/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R135,25/day.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in District of Columbia is National (rated 9.3/10). Alamo (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Sixt
Sixt
6.7
Avis
Avis
5.8

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in District of Columbia is January, when you can expect to pay R743/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in District of Columbia is July (R1 276/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

R743

February

R759

March

R921

April

R905

May

R1 050

June

R1 244

July

R1 276

August

R1 147

September

R792

October

R905

November

R888

December

R953

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

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in District of Columbia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

National

2 locations
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Alamo

1 location
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Sixt

1 location
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Avis

7 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations
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Budget

7 locations
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Hertz

6 locations
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Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,1

Car hire FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R915/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R612/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 22.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in District of Columbia for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in District of Columbia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R4 735 per week.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in District of Columbia check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 20% below the average car hire price in District of Columbia. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in District of Columbia is on average R20 291 a month or R676 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your District of Columbia car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in District of Columbia

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