Car Hire in Washington DC

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When to book in Washington DC and for how long?
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.
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| Cheapest monthDecember | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price €58 | A good deal €50 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
€47
in February
€45
in March
€58
in April
€55
in May
€74
in June
€68
in July
€55
in August
€59
in September
€52
in October
€56
in November
€35
in December
The best month to hire a car in Washington DC is December — when the average price for a hire is €35.14 per day. This is 39% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is €74.47 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.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Washington DC?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Washington DC, July is the most popular, while September is the month that sees the lowest demand.
0.4 times in February
0.7 times in March
0.4 times in April
0.6 times in May
1.5 times in June
2.2 times in July
1.4 times in August
0.1 times in September
1.7 times in October
1.7 times in November
0.2 times in December
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 October — an average of 12 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 2 days.
3 days in February
7 days in March
6 days in April
11 days in May
10 days in June
7 days in July
7 days in August
2 days in September
12 days in October
9 days in November
12 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 7 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis, SIXT, Hertz, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | GMC Acadia | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Nissan Versa | 4 | 3 | Medium car |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUV |
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