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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 14,681.90

Average price per day

Rp 1,764,628

Cheapest price per day

Rp 968,556

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 22 January 2025.

January

Rp 717,781

February

Rp 668,841

March

Rp 815,660

April

Rp 880,913

May

Rp 995,106

June

Rp 1,011,419

July

Rp 1,076,672

August

Rp 815,660

September

Rp 766,721

October

Rp 864,600

November

Rp 799,347

December

Rp 897,226

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is February. 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 rental 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 22 January 2025.

Small cars

Rp 488,580 - Rp 1,968,542

All Car Types

Rp 499,347 - Rp 2,141,153

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 811,987/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 488,580/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,968,542/day). In fact, January is about 40% 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., hiring a small car saves you 29% 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 Rp 667,822/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 523,164/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 1,989,070/day). In fact, January is about 22% 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., hiring a medium car saves you 41% 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 large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,118,638/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 514,518/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 2,928,874/day). In fact, May is about 55% 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., hiring a large car saves you 2% 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 Rp 907,387/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 899,510/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~Rp 2,209,787/day). In fact, May is about 1% 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., hiring a SUV saves you 20% 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 van in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,295,743/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 1,167,862/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 3,378,181/day). In fact, May is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a van is 13% 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.

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 22 January 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Washington, D.C. area such as Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
263 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

2.9
Poor
125 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Avis

6.4
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Budget

5.8
Fair
72 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
78 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

National

9.2
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Alamo

7.2
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,764,628/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 968,556/day from Hertz, booked on Jan. 20.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) and Alamo (7.1 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 Rp 14,681.90/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 660,685 and Rp 954,323 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 Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Washington, D.C., offering car hire for around Rp 7,784,502 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C. 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 44% to make it a great deal in Washington, D.C.. 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, D.C.?

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Washington, D.C. for a month is Rp 33,362,154. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

    The most popular car to hire while in Washington, D.C. is the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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