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Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C. from Rp 853,946

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 15/5 and drop-off date of 17/5. 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.
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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 24 April 2025.

January

Rp 774,019

February

Rp 673,060

March

Rp 774,019

April

Rp 891,805

May

Rp 1,009,591

June

Rp 1,043,244

July

Rp 1,093,723

August

Rp 824,499

September

Rp 774,019

October

Rp 891,805

November

Rp 824,499

December

Rp 925,458

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.

Popular car types in Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 24 April 2025.

In Washington, D.C., there are 63 active hire locations from 19 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. in the past week - currently priced from Rp 853,946/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Rp 835,941+

Compact

Compact

Rp 741,040+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 853,946+

Standard

Standard

Rp 849,907+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 890,123+

Premium

Premium

Rp 890,123+

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

Rp 756,689+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 821,302+

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 24 April 2025.

Small cars

Rp 503,954 - Rp 2,452,738

All Car Types

Rp 515,059 - Rp 2,433,577

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 812,280/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 503,954/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,452,738/day). In fact, January is about 38% 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 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. Here are the best Washington, D.C. small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 509,168/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 508,497/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 2,051,657/day). In fact, January is about 1% 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 60% 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 1,176,352/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 699,141/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 3,357,900/day). In fact, October is about 41% 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 7% 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, D.C. large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 876,471/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 764,765/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~Rp 2,279,320/day). In fact, February is about 13% 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 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 van in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,236,131/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States (~Rp 1,890,912/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~Rp 3,484,477/day). In fact, June is about 52% 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 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.

Hyundai i20Rp 853,946/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 24 April 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
268 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
123 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

7.3
Good
35 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

6.4
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Budget

5.7
Fair
74 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Thrifty

3.6
Poor
75 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.5
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.3

Best Washington, D.C. car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of Rp 872,034. Data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Washington, D.C.. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Hyundai i20Rp 853,946/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryRp 890,123/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

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 24 April 2025.
  • 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 (7.3 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 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 15,143.87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 681,474 and Rp 984,351 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 Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Washington, D.C., offering car hire for around Rp 4,924,617 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 is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Washington, D.C. are typically Rp 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Supplier choice to save money on your trip to Rp 0. Our users have found prices for Supplier choice car hire in May to be on average Rp 0 per day.

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

    The most popular car to hire while in Washington, D.C. is the Chevrolet Suburban, which is a Full-size vehicle.

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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 24 April 2025.

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

Electric

Electric

Rp 43+

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