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Washington car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R985

Cheapest price per day

R526
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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 R765/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 343% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Washington?

Looking to hire a car in Washington? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R20,85/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R26,29/day.

What is the best car rental company in Washington?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Washington is National (rated 9.1/10). Thrifty (rated 7.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.1
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.0
Avis
Avis
6.8
Payless
Payless
6.4

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 R603/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Washington is July (R1 335/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

R603

February

R603

March

R651

April

R733

May

R782

June

R1 221

July

R1 335

August

R1 124

September

R896

October

R782

November

R733

December

R896

What car do most people hire in Washington?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in Washington. Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Washington.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington?

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Fat Uncle Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Washington at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Washington

National

6 locations
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Thrifty

13 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Payless

3 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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CarWiz

1 location
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NextCar

1 location
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Fat Uncle Car Rental

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R985/day when booking a car hire in Washington. The absolute best deal a user found was for R577/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 12.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Washington. They can have you in a hire car for about R8 528 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Washington is R36 547 (R1 218/day) on average.

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