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Washington, D.C. car hires in 2024

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 26 July 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

R18,58

Average price per day

R994

Cheapest price per day

R820

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Washington, D.C.?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington, D.C. 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 July 2024.

January

R717

February

R754

March

R919

April

R993

May

R1 122

June

R1 140

July

R1 177

August

R1 103

September

R974

October

R1 011

November

R974

December

R938

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Washington, D.C.

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Washington, D.C. 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 July 2024.

Small cars

R643 - R1 657

All Car Types

R628 - R2 163

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of R861/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~R643/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 657/day). In fact, May is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., renting a small 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 medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 283/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~R628/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 220/day). In fact, February is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., renting a medium car is 4% more expensive. 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 large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of R802/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~R1 326/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 314/day). In fact, August is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., renting a large car saves you 36% 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, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 074/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~R628/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 369/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., renting a SUV saves you 14% 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.

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 26 July 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Washington, D.C. area such as Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Hertz

5,4
Fair
276 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,4

Dollar

2,8
Poor
127 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3,5

Comfort

3,2

Overall

2,7

Pick-up/drop-off

2,7

Value

3,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,5
Good
36 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Avis

6,5
Okay
54 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,8

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
83 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,8

Budget

6,1
Okay
86 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,3

National

9,1
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,5

Alamo

7,7
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,4

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 26 July 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R994/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for R820/day from Thrifty, booked on Jul. 21.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Washington, D.C.?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9,2 rating), Alamo (7,5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington, D.C..

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington, D.C.?

    The average price of petrol in Washington, D.C. is R18,58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R836 and R1 208 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a hire car for about R6 288 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 31% on a hire car in Washington, D.C.. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 R26 948 (R898/day) on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Washington, D.C. is Standard (Nissan Rogue) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car hires by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

Browse car hires by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 26 July 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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