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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 5 July 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 15,212.82

Average price per day

Rp 549,927

Cheapest price per day

Rp 549,927

Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Washington, D.C., including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

Book your car hire in Washington, D.C. 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 614,986/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,192,195% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.2/10 with 265 reviews). Dollar (rated 2.9/10 with 123 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? February is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 647,354 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,003,399. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 744,457

February

Rp 647,354

March

Rp 744,457

April

Rp 825,376

May

Rp 971,031

June

Rp 1,003,399

July

Rp 1,003,399

August

Rp 793,009

September

Rp 744,457

October

Rp 857,744

November

Rp 793,009

December

Rp 890,112

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

SUV cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV, for example) are the most popular in Washington, D.C.. Passenger van (Ford Transit) and Full-size (Ford Transit) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Washington, D.C..

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Free2Move has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Washington, D.C. at 9.

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 5 July 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

5.2
Fair
265 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

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

6.9
Okay
30 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Avis

6.3
Okay
47 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Budget

5.6
Fair
69 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.8

Thrifty

3.2
Poor
71 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.7

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.7

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.4
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.2

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 5 July 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 549,927/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 549,927/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 29.

  • 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 3,849,490 per week on 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.

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