Cheap Car Hire in Washington, D.C. from R801
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 30/10 and drop-off date of 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Washington, D.C. car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Most popular company | DOLLAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R20,80 |
Average price per day | R802 |
Cheapest price per day | R801 |
Popular car types in Washington, D.C.
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 October 2026.
At R801/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Washington, D.C. in the past week. Out of 20 car hire agencies operating in Washington, D.C., there are, in total, 74 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
R985+
Compact
R801+
Intermediate
R990+
Full-size
R994+
People carrier
R1 169+
Luxury
R2 008+
Intermediate SUV
R817+
Standard SUV
R897+
Best car hire deals found in Washington, D.C.
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of R1 070. Data was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Audi A3R801/day
Chevrolet CaptivaR817/day
Kia SportageR897/day
Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Washington, D.C., including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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 R875/day – about 1 335% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Washington, D.C.?
Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Washington, D.C. with deals as low as R48,52/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R59,71/day.
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 183 reviews). Avis (rated 5.9/10 with 31 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
5.1
Avis
5.9
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 R759/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is July (R1 304/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
R759
February
R776
March
R941
April
R924
May
R1 073
June
R1 271
July
R1 304
August
R1 188
September
R974
October
R957
November
R924
December
R974
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 11 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
183 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,9
Comfort
5,9
Overall
5,1
Pick-up/drop-off
5,1
Value
5,3
Recent reviews
2,0
|Mar 2025Not 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
|Sept 2023They 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
|Sept 2023The 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
|Jul 2023The 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
|Jul 2023I was charged for a rental that I never actually used
4,0
|Jul 2023I 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.
1 out of 61
Hertz Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
31 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
6,6
Overall
5,9
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,3
Recent reviews
4,0
|Apr 2023The pick-up was OK. Friendly staff, but silly process (only two people allowed in the building at once). Drop-off was fast, but the gentleman I dealt with was fairly rude. The car, though, was terrible. It needed service (the service light was on when I picked it up). It was in bad shape and not terribly clean. It jerked when starting up at an intersection. The windshield produced glare in all conditions. Overall, the car was worn out.
1 out of 11
Avis Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
56 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,9
Comfort
6,0
Overall
4,9
Pick-up/drop-off
4,7
Value
5,2
Recent reviews
6,0
|Jun 2023Price should include possible cost of insurance up front to avoid surprises at the desk. Car had a faulty trunk sensor and shuddering breaks.
2,0
|May 2023Arrived at the location at 9:30 am for my 10 am reservation, no cars were available and I was told I would have to wait 60 minutes before any would there. I was in line with approximately 7 other customers ahead of me. I cancelled my reservation and booked at a different location.
6,0
|Apr 2023Car had bird poop on doors and the back. Interior had mud Pickup receptionist on phone throughout pickup. Vehicle at 3/4 tank making guessing how much to fill up annoying and ended up gifting budget some free gas. 6/10 experience.
10,0
|Apr 2023Amanda was amazing at the E street location. Kind and willing to work with me on my bill. Would happily rent from them again!
2,0
|Apr 2023I waited in line for an hour to pick up my rental and the one person working helped 3 people in that time. I ended up canceling my reservation and mg plans for the day. Avis/Budget at 1908 L St NW DC is a horrible place to rent a car. Just don’t.
2,0
|Apr 2023More than a 90 minute wait to pick up car and 20 minutes to drop off. This company has been gutted. I avoid under all circumstances.
1 out of 19
Budget Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
39 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
3,8
Comfort
3,7
Overall
2,7
Pick-up/drop-off
3,1
Value
3,0
Recent reviews
6,0
|Aug 2023Very long line and wait to get the car, there was a mistake on the contract provided, I was told I had to call to get the charge removed. I could never reach anyone on the phone to get it taken care of. At drop-off I had to go back to the counter to get it taken care of.
4,0
|Mar 2023The pickup was easy and I thought I was renting a petrol vehicle. When I went to the garage to pickup the auto the attendant told me to choose any vehicle in a certain section. I didn't realize the one I chose was completely electric. The auto, a Chevy Bolt, was great but it was difficult to figure out how and where to charge the vehicle. I am sure this is due to America just introducing EV's. When I returned the vehicle the woman who took was very nice and helpful and said that I would receive an email and final receipt. After 4 days I have not. I rented through an online company called QEEQ. I have not been able to contact the company and I am still waiting for the receipt. Thrifty salespeople are wonderful but I will think twice about renting through QEEQ again.
10,0
|Apr 2022It's was an exceptionally busy weekend for travelers, yet the staff was well organized, prepared, and communicated to each other well. It was late, and the Thrifty desk transferred to work with the Hertz desk. The concierge taking me to the vehicle apologized for it taking so long to get to my vehicle, but instead I was surprised how quickly they got me there considering how busy it was.
1 out of 13
Thrifty Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
National
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
9,3
Overall
9,3
Pick-up/drop-off
9,3
Value
7,3
National Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
Alamo
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,2
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,2
Value
8,0
Alamo Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
Sixt
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,5
Comfort
6,3
Overall
6,7
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,1
Sixt Locations in Washington, D.C.
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
15 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
6,3
Overall
5,8
Pick-up/drop-off
5,8
Value
6,0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Washington, D.C.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R802/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for R710/day from Dollar, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a hire car for about R11 485 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 R49 223 (R1 641/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Washington, D.C. are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in November to be on average R0 per day.
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