Car Hire in Washington DC

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Washington Railway Station
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£36.30 per day
Washington Railway Station
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£45.50 per day
Washington Railway Station
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£45.53 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£57.24 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Washington Railway Station
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£42.60 per day
Washington Railway Station
Premium SUV
BMW X1 or comparable
BMW X1
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£44.01 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard Elite SUV
GMC Acadia or comparable
GMC Acadia
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£45.34 per day
Washington Railway Station
Luxury SUV
BMW X3 or comparable
BMW X3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£46.27 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:26 on 30/11/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£45 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
32 km/h or 20 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 km/h or 55 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£0.75 per litre or £2.82 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.59 per litre or £2.23 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.08 per litre or £4.10 per gallon

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In which month is car hire in Washington DC the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Washington DC 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 in Washington DC
January
£41.69
February
March
April
May
June
£108.91
July
August
September
October
£58.24
November
December
The best month to hire a car in Washington DC is February — when the average price for a hire is £41.69 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £108.91 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.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Washington DC?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 12 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in November — an average of 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Washington DC
January
7
February
March
April
May
June
12
July
August
September
October
2
November
December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Washington DC?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Washington DC, February is the most popular, while July is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Washington DC Compared to the Yearly Average
January
150%
February
March
April
May
June
75%
July
August
September
October
75%
November
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 4
Popular suppliers Alamo, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price £36 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Chevrolet Tahoe 4 3 SUVs
National Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
National
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£45.35
Lowest daily price
£36.30
Total cars available
163

Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2024

SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
£36 - £51
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
£36 - £51
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
£53 - £108
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£53 - £108
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£53 - £108
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£46 - £66
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£46 - £66
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
£46 - £129
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