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
DKK 365.12 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
DKK 383.93 per day
Washington DC City Centre
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
DKK 388.79 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
DKK 519.97 per day

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Washington Railway Station
Full-size
Nissan Altima or comparable
Nissan Altima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
DKK 527.81 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard Elite SUV
GMC Acadia or comparable
GMC Acadia
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
DKK 456.21 per day
Washington Railway Station
Premium
BMW 2 Series or comparable
BMW 2 Series
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
DKK 457.18 per day
Washington DC City Centre
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or comparable
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
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
January
DKK 350.78
February
DKK 335.62
March
DKK 562.01
April
May
June
DKK 978.87
July
August
September
October
DKK 523.41
November
DKK 361.01
December
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.

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
3
February
7
March
8
April
May
June
12
July
August
September
October
2
November
5
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, 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
January
129%
February
257%
March
86%
April
May
June
43%
July
August
September
October
43%
November
43%
December

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
Hertz
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
2 locations
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 524 - DKK 2,272
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 517 - DKK 1,366
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 517 - DKK 1,366
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 517 - DKK 1,366
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 365 - DKK 583
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
5 locations
DKK 384 - DKK 1,067
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 1 review
4 locations
DKK 388 - DKK 962
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