District of Columbia

Cheap Car Hire in District of Columbia from R803

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District of Columbia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R987

Cheapest price per day

R803

Popular car types in District of Columbia

There are currently 18 114 hire locations operating in District of Columbia spread across 395 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia is medium car at R803 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 116+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 439+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 209+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 050+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 113+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 300+

Best car hire deals found in District of Columbia

Toyota CorollaR803/day
Toyota Corolla
Kia RioR885/day
Kia Rio
Ford RangerR972/day
Ford Ranger

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 R901, which is about 1 373% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 8.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R768/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in District of Columbia is July (R1 319/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

R768

February

R784

March

R951

April

R935

May

R1 085

June

R1 285

July

R1 319

August

R1 202

September

R985

October

R1 018

November

R935

December

R985

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.

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

National

2 locations

Alamo

1 location

Sixt

1 location

Avis

7 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations

Hertz

6 locations

Budget

7 locations

Easirent

1 location
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 R1 155/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R706/day from Sixt, booked on Oct. 24.

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

    Sixt 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 R8 132 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 Sixt can potentially be 45% below the average car hire price in District of Columbia. Check prices and availability for Sixt and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in District of Columbia is on average R34 851 a month or R1 162 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your District of Columbia car hire.

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