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

Budget is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 238 per week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?

Yes, hiring a vehicle in Washington, D.C. for a month is certainly possible.

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

For the best savings on car hire in Washington, D.C., make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R758/day – about 1 291% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 230 reviews). Dollar (rated 3.1/10 with 109 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz

5.0

Dollar

3.1

Avis

6.1

Budget

5.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is January, when you can expect to pay R775/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is July (R1 111/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

R775

February

R791

March

R791

April

R842

May

R994

June

R1 061

July

R1 111

August

R1 010

September

R775

October

R926

November

R926

December

R994

What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Washington, D.C.. SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus Sedan or similar).

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 car hire company in the area.

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Hertz

5,0

Fair

230 reviews•6 locations

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2,0

Poor|Mar 2025

Not good. I had a change of plans. Brought back car a day earlier. Hardly put any miles on and they charged by about 2x the price quoted. I informed the person picking up the car about change in plans. She said. Dont worry. We will over ride the system when I drop off the vehicle. No extra charges and it will be less than the quoted price. I was told when I picked up the car. Drop off the car and the person said no problem showed my the price and it was about $30 less. Great. No they charged me full price plus the other costs. It was an extra 160. I called and complained. They gave me 70 back no am still out 110 plus brought it back with low miles and a day early. Frustrated!!

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

They did not have enough cars available for all prepaid reservation holders. We were told to wait until midnight to see if they had more cars available. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unprofessional. They gave out cars in order of which customers were angriest and loudest at the rental counter -- highly suggest being aggressive if you run into problems here. The electric car I was eventually given had a small battery and was slow to charge (definitely not a Tesla). They only gave me a 71% charge and demanded that it be returned at 70%, but I couldn't drive from my house to the airport without dropping below 70%. It made the experience stressful. I regularly fly into DCA and highly recommend Alamo, National, or Enterprise. I do not understand why anyone would pay a premium for Hertz over cheaper options like Thrifty or Dollar.

4,0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

The upsales at car collection are outrageous. Continual offerings of dubious “benefits” all at inflated prices. Like $10 a gallon for fuel for a top up at drop off. Like insurance add ons that nearly double your quoted rental rate. Like a toll transponder for $13 a day which are almost free to buy. Like “other driver” add on fee. How many people are going to be driving the car at a time? The list is endless. I felt thoroughly ripped off leaving your premises.

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

The telephone experience was really awful---we could not talk to a real person for a long time. agents were not available. The car itself was fine.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged for a rental that I never actually used

4,0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

I didn’t have any balance and had already paid taxes. The guy told me I owed taxes, didn’t give an explanation and when I showed him the email from Kayak showing I owed nothing and had already paid taxes and fees, he basically shrugged his shoulders and was like well this says you do. He should’ve investigated it or asked someone to help him figure it out. We were at a stand still so i asked to speak to the manager to clarify why I’m paying for it again with a $0 balance. The manager quickly figured out it was because I arrived 1.5 hours earlier than the scheduled time so it was the hourly rate plus taxes and fees of that rate.

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Dollar

3,1

Poor

109 reviews•3 locations

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Avis

6,1

Okay

40 reviews•7 locations

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Budget

5,4

Fair

61 reviews•7 locations

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Thrifty

2,1

Poor

62 reviews•3 locations

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National

2 locations

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Alamo

8,2

Very Good

2 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,7

Fair

17 reviews•11 locations

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Car hire FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 238 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Washington, D.C. for a month is certainly possible.

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