Washington

Cheap Car Hire in Washington from R997

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Washington with a pick-up date of 26/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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.
Seattle, WA, United States
may. 3 — may. 10
Driver's age: 26-65
Seattle, WA, United States
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Noon
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Washington car hires in 2024

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 26 abril 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R754

Cheapest price per day

R997

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Washington?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 abril 2024.

January

R629

February

R705

March

R839

April

R858

May

R934

June

R1 335

July

R1 545

August

R1 431

September

R1 125

October

R992

November

R858

December

R896

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Washington

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Washington and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 abril 2024.

At R997/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Washington in the past week. Out of 307 car hire agencies operating in Washington, there are, in total, 15 448 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

R1 002+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 013+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 107+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 621+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 133+

Premium

Premium

R1 089+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 529+

Convertible

Convertible

R2 003+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 495+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 042+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 094+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 148+

Compare available car types for rental in Washington

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Washington to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 abril 2024.

Small cars

R740 - R1 885

All Car Types

R740 - R2 313

To hire a small car in Washington, you would pay an average price of R974/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington (~R740/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 885/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, renting a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Washington, you would pay an average price of R873/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington (~R728/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 331/day). In fact, April is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, renting a medium car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Washington, you would pay an average price of R788/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington (~R972/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 285/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, renting a SUV saves you 38% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR997/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 002/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 26 abril 2024.

Alamo

8,7
Very Good
423 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,4

Dollar

8,5
Very Good
511 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
280 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,8

Sixt

7,5
Good
457 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Budget

7,2
Good
206 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,2

Thrifty

6,9
Okay
297 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,9

Hertz

5,4
Fair
667 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,5

Avis

7,4
Good
92 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,1

Best Washington car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Washington. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Washington with an average daily rate of R1 480. Data was last updated on 26 abril 2024.
Volkswagen PoloR997/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 002/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
BMW 3 SeriesR1 107/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 abril 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R754/day when booking a car hire in Washington. The absolute best deal a user found was for R634/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Washington?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Washington from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (R997/day), Europcar (R1 094/day), and Budget (R1 529/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Washington?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10,0 rating), Silvercar (8,6 rating) and Alamo (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington.

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington?

    The average price of petrol in Washington is R19,66/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R884 and R1 277 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in Washington. They can have you in a hire car for about R5 280 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 28% to make it a great deal in Washington. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 R22 627 (R754/day) on average.

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Car hires by fuel type in Washington

Browse car hires by fuel type in Washington. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington. Deals were last updated on 26 abril 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R58+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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