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Washington car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

Cheapflights insights for Washington car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Washington 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R941/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 572% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Washington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Washington is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 105 reviews). Dollar (rated 8.5/10 with 140 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Washington is January, when you can expect to pay R735/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington is July (R1 542/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

R735

February

R771

March

R735

April

R753

May

R896

June

R1 336

July

R1 542

August

R1 398

September

R1 076

October

R977

November

R825

December

R1 067

What car do most people hire in Washington?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Kicks, for example) are the most popular in Washington. SUV (Nissan Rogue) and Compact (Chevrolet Bolt EUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Washington.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 33 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Washington at 20.

Top rental agencies in Washington

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
105 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

Dollar

8,5
Very Good
140 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
149 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,5

Sixt

7,2
Good
117 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Avis

7,0
Good
106 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,0

Budget

7,0
Good
212 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,0

Thrifty

6,9
Okay
182 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

5,3
Fair
413 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Washington. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 262 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Washington check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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