Car Hire at Washington Dulles International Airport

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Washington Dulles International Airport, Dulles, USA - Virginia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Standard
Kia K5 or comparable
Kia K5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€48.25 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
€49.80 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
€59.39 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
€60.58 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
€65.31 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€69.37 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
€74.30 per day
Luxury
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) or comparable
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€102.99 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:23 on 10/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
€66 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 56 km/h or 25 - 35 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.0 / 10
Average petrol price
€0.72 per litre or €2.72 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.66 per litre or €2.49 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€0.88 per litre or €3.33 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 7.4
  • Check-in and departures 8.1
  • Facilities and services 7.3
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Dining and car hire services 7.1
  • Lounge 7.1

Dulles International Airport IAD

  • IATA: IAD
  • ICAO: KIAD
  • Name: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
  • Distance from the city centre: 20 miles / 32.2 km

Top location near Dulles International Airport IAD

  1. Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA starting at €47.78 per day
    36.8 km / 22.9 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Washington Dulles International Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Washington Dulles International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Washington Dulles International Airport
€32.95
January
€27.56
February
€33.02
March
€42.74
April
€49.79
May
€59.85
June
€65.55
July
€44.16
August
€42.67
September
€46.44
October
€33.90
November
€36.59
December
The best month to hire a car at Washington Dulles International Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is €27.56 per day. This is 36% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €65.55 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Washington Dulles International Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 10 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at Washington Dulles International Airport
5
January
8
February
6
March
7
April
9
May
8
June
10
July
9
August
7
September
7
October
5
November
9
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Washington Dulles International Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Washington Dulles International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in November in comparison to hiring a car in in September.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Washington Dulles International Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
106%
January
166%
February
141%
March
104%
April
72%
May
72%
June
55%
July
59%
August
42%
September
64%
October
216%
November
103%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo, Budget
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price €48 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Volkswagen Jetta
25/05/2022
Did the colonial triangle Virginia and loved it
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
25/05/2021
quite streamlined - quick access to shuttle from the airport, shuttle is efficient, the desk wasn't crowded, car pickup was smooth. The drop-off is super efficient - it literally is a drop off, no hassle

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
€66.25
Lowest daily price
€48.25
Total cars available
241

Top 9 suppliers at Washington Dulles International Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 7 reviews
8446481605
23430 AUTOPILOT DR,
€65 - €185
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+17034716020
23540 Autopilot Dr
€65 - €185
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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National
National
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
+18446481604
23430 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166
€67 - €110
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+18446481602
23430 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166, United States
€66 - €186
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
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05:00 - 23:59
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05:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 6 reviews
+17034379559
23330 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA, 20166, United States
€59 - €165
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
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Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8 / 41 reviews
+18664342226
23540 Autopilot Drive
€48 - €170
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
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Sun:
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SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 11 reviews
+18887498227
23320 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166, United States
€85 - €1,171
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.3 / 20 reviews
+17036613500
23330 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA, 20166, United States
€61 - €86
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
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Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.3 / 31 reviews
+18772830898
23540 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, VA 20166, United States
€48 - €181
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
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Sun:
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Our clients highly recommend us

10 Jul 2025
Good experience
Good experience
Omar Hanif
10 Jul 2025
It was easy and fast
It was easy and fast
Janis Kaupins
10 Jul 2025
Smooth
As always a smooth transaction.
Predator
10 Jul 2025
Cheap
That a good car
Aran Khalel
10 Jul 2025
nothing surprising
nothing surprising
MINJUN CHEN
10 Jul 2025
quick and easy to understand
quick and easy to understand
Patrícia F.
10 Jul 2025
quote in Canadian dollars
quote in Canadian dollars good recommendation from Thrifty
Charles J McCarthy
10 Jul 2025
I had a small accident and Bella from…
I had a small accident and Bella from customer service quickly helped me get a refund from insurance. Do take their insurance. Whatever happens they will help in no time
Albertina Pisano
10 Jul 2025
Would use again
Was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews but honestly couldn’t fault this experience. Quick drop off and pic up, in terminal, good value, car in good condition and as agreed, no issues
Alex
10 Jul 2025
All done
Thank you for your service
Sameer Showaiter
10 Jul 2025
Perfection
Perfection
Soufian
10 Jul 2025
Everything went smoothly
Everything went smoothly
Péter
10 Jul 2025
Super fast!
I really appreciate the fast and effective support by Lucia, she explained me the situation, she contacted immediately the supplier, and she came back with the answer in a really short time, great!
Kevin Smeraldi
10 Jul 2025
Car hire
Easy to book
Connie Ward
10 Jul 2025
All is good with reservation
All is good for this reservation
Luca Monetta
10 Jul 2025
Easy and good price.
Easy pick up. Good price.
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