What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 022/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for R806/day from Provider's pick, booked on Nov. 7.

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

National is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a hire car for about R6 156 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.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

The monthly cost of a car hire in Washington, D.C. is R26 383 (R879/day) on average.

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Washington, D.C. car hires in 2026

Price of petrol per litre	R20,07
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	R1 022
Cheapest price per day	R806

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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 R888/day – about 1 340% 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 5.1/10 with 176 reviews). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz

5.1

Avis

5.8

Budget

4.9

Thrifty

2.7

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 R756/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is July (R1 299/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

R756

February

R773

March

R954

April

R921

May

R1 085

June

R1 266

July

R1 299

August

R1 184

September

R970

October

R1 036

November

R937

December

R970

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Hertz

5,1

Fair

176 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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Avis

5,8

Fair

31 reviews•7 locations

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Budget

4,9

Mediocre

51 reviews•7 locations

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Thrifty

2,7

Poor

36 reviews•5 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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Sixt

6,7

Okay

1 review•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,8

Fair

15 reviews•11 locations

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 022/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for R806/day from Provider's pick, booked on Nov. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from National?
National is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a hire car for about R6 156 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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Washington, D.C. is R26 383 (R879/day) on average.

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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 R888/day – about 1 340% less than the yearly average.

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 5.1/10 with 176 reviews). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 10 November 2026.

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