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Cheap Car Hire in District of Columbia from R1 182

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District of Columbia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R784

Cheapest price per day

R1 182
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Popular car types in District of Columbia

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There are currently 18 115 hire locations operating in District of Columbia spread across 397 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia is small car at R1 182 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R1 182+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 730+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 698+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 829+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 045+

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Best car hire deals found in District of Columbia

Citroen C3R1 182/day
Citroen C3
Found 09/16/26
BMW 3 SeriesR1 698/day
BMW 3 Series
Found 09/16/26
Ford FocusR1 730/day
Ford Focus
Found 09/16/26

Cheapflights insights for District of Columbia car hires

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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 R831, which is about 1 278% 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? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R22,83/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R27,25/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
6.6
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 R749/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in District of Columbia is July (R1 286/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

R749

February

R765

March

R928

April

R912

May

R1 058

June

R1 254

July

R1 286

August

R1 172

September

R863

October

R928

November

R896

December

R961

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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Hertz

6 locations
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Budget

7 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 R784/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R697/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 12.

  • 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 773 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 5% 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 455 a month or R682 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your District of Columbia car hire.

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