Car Hire in Washington DC
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Washington Railway Station
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
DKK 365.12 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
DKK 383.93 per day
Washington DC City Centre
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
DKK 388.79 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
DKK 519.97 per day
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Washington Railway Station
Full-size
Nissan Altima or comparable
DKK 527.81 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard Elite SUV
GMC Acadia or comparable
DKK 456.21 per day
Washington Railway Station
Premium
BMW 2 Series or comparable
DKK 457.18 per day
Washington DC City Centre
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or comparable
DKK 469.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:09 on 23/04/2025. 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
DKK 446 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
DKK 6.10 per litre or DKK 23.09 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
DKK 4.85 per litre or DKK 18.37 per gallon
Highest petrol price
DKK 8.92 per litre or DKK 33.76 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
The best month to hire a car in Washington DC is March — when the average price for a hire is DKK 335.62 per day. This is 35% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is DKK 978.87 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.
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
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Washington DC?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Washington DC, March 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
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, National, Thrifty, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | DKK 365 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 |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Ford Focus | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
DKK 446.13
Lowest daily price
DKK 365.12
Total cars available
234
Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025
Hertz
2 locations
Alamo
1 location
DKK 524 - DKK 2,272
National
1 location
DKK 517 - DKK 1,366
Dollar
1 location
DKK 517 - DKK 1,366
Thrifty
1 location
DKK 517 - DKK 1,366
SIXT
1 location
DKK 365 - DKK 583
Avis
5 locations
DKK 384 - DKK 1,067
Budget
4 locations
DKK 388 - DKK 962
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