Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2026

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 10 April 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 19,453.93

Average price per day

Rp 733,868

Cheapest price per day

Rp 569,478

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 784,983/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,420,682% 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 5.0/10 with 224 reviews). Dollar (rated 3.2/10 with 100 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.? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 784,983 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,126,280. 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 784,983

February

Rp 802,048

March

Rp 972,696

April

Rp 870,307

May

Rp 1,006,826

June

Rp 1,058,020

July

Rp 1,126,280

August

Rp 1,023,891

September

Rp 784,983

October

Rp 938,567

November

Rp 938,567

December

Rp 1,006,826

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

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Washington, D.C.. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Luxury (Chrysler 300) 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.?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Free2Move have 11 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other rental company in the area.

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 10 April 2026.

Hertz

5.0
Fair
224 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.1

Dollar

3.2
Poor
100 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.8

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

3.8

Avis

6.1
Okay
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
61 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Thrifty

2.1
Poor
61 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.2

Overall

2.1

Pick-up/drop-off

2.1

Value

2.7

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
18 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

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 10 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 733,868/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 569,478/day from Sixt, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 4,397,099 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.

  • 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 18,844,710. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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