Downtown

Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Driver's age: 25-65
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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R1 290, which is about 1 165% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 6.3/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 19 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

At Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R1 410. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R2 047 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Downtown, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R1 410. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R2 047 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R1 669

February

R1 410

March

R1 669

April

R1 703

May

R1 927

June

R1 944

July

R2 047

August

R2 013

September

R1 445

October

R1 686

November

R1 772

December

R1 772

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Free2Move and Hertz have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,3
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,2

Avis

6,1
Okay
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,5

Budget

5,4
Fair
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,7

Hertz

5,2
Fair
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,3

Easirent

1 location

Thrifty

2,2
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3,5

Comfort

3,5

Overall

2,2

Pick-up/drop-off

2,2

Value

2,6

Free2Move

2 locations

NextCar

1 location

Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 octobre 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Downtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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