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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
1
£43.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Drop-off information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
£44.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Drop-off information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Nissan Sentra

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
£46.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Volkswagen Taos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
£54.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
£46.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
£47.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
£48.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
£50.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
£57.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
£57.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
£57.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Drop-off information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
£57.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
13
£58.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
£59.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St Northwest Washington DC-20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St Northwest Washington DC-20036
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
£59.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
16
£60.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Hyundai Elantra

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
17
£60.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Mini Countryman

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
£60.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
£61.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
20
£61.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
21
£62.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
22
£63.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
23
£63.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Nissan Altima

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
£63.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
25
£63.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
26
£64.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Drop-off information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
27
£64.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
28
£65.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Nissan Altima

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
29
£65.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota 4Runner

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
£67.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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BMW X1

or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
31
£69.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
32
£71.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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GMC Acadia

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
33
£71.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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BMW X3

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
34
£72.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
35
£73.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Rogue

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
36
£74.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
37
£76.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
38
£78.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
39
£78.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
40
£79.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St Northwest Washington DC-20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St Northwest Washington DC-20036
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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
41
£80.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
42
£81.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Drop-off information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
43
£82.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Honda Odyssey

or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
44
£84.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Dodge Durango

or similar Premium Crossover
Automatic
7
A/C
5
45
£84.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
46
£85.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Honda Odyssey

or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
47
£85.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Ford F-150

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
48
£88.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Drop-off information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
49
£88.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Drop-off information
Washington DC City Centre
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Ford F-150

or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
50
£89.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:48 on 03/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Table of contents
Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationOne-way Car Hire in Washington DCMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Washington DC and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersFrequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)Car Hire StatisticsTop 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£57 per day
Average car hire length
5 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%

One-way Car Hire in Washington DC

Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Washington DC and drop off in another country:

  • From USA - Washington DC to USA - Florida - 63 offers from £33.02 per day

Map of top car rental locations

A
Washington Railway Station
6 rental locations
B
Washington DC (Downtown)
2 rental locations
C
Washington DC Penn Quarter
2 rental locations
D
Washington DC Georgetown
1 rental locations
E
Washington DC Hilton
2 rental locations

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.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJanuary Most expensive month July
Average price £44 A good deal £51 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Washington DC
£103
£51
£0

£26

in January

Jan

£35

in February

Feb

£46

in March

Mar

£53

in April

Apr

£47

in May

May

£73

in June

Jun

£93

in July

Jul

£41

in August

Aug

£42

in September

Sep

£81

in October

Oct

£49

in November

Nov

£40

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Washington DC is January — when the average price for a hire is £26.30 per day. This is 41% less than the yearly average and 72% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £93.32 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, May is the most popular, while February is the month that sees the lowest demand.

Monthly Car Hire Searches in Washington DC Compared to the Yearly Average
1.8
0.9
0

1.1 times in January

Jan

0.3 times in February

Feb

0.7 times in March

Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr

1.6 times in May

May

1.2 times in June

Jun

1.5 times in July

Jul

0.9 times in August

Aug

Same as average in September

Sep

0.5 times in October

Oct

1.2 times in November

Nov

1.1 times in December

Dec

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 January — an average of 14 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in October — an average of 3 days.

Average number of hire days in Washington DC
15
8
0

14 days in January

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr

6 days in May

May

6 days in June

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

11 days in August

Aug

4 days in September

Sep

3 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov

11 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

📍 Car hire locations6
🔥 Popular suppliersBudget, SIXT, Avis, Alamo, National
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars
🤑 Lowest price£44 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during January, starting at £26 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £93. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Washington DC is May, while the least popular month is February.
USA - Washington DC hosts: Hertz, SIXT, Alamo, National, Thrifty, Avis, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
You drive on the right-hand side of the road in Washington DC.
Speed limits in Washington DC are 32 km/h in cities, 88 km/h outside cities. The drunk-driving limit is 0.08%.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: USA - Florida. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from £33 for one-way rentals in Washington DC

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£57
Lowest daily price
£44
Total cars available
168

Top 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026

Hertz
3 locations
Hertz
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
999 9Th St Nw
SIXT
1 location
SIXT
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£45–£81
per day
Most popular location
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Alamo
1 location
Alamo
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£58–£196
per day
Most popular location
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
National
1 location
National
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£61–£127
per day
Most popular location
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Avis
5 locations
Avis
8.1
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.2
£44–£108
per day
Most popular location
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Budget
2 locations
Budget
8.1
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
£54–£163
per day
Most popular location
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Award-winning service

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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Our clients highly recommend us

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Floyd Russak,
4 Nov 2026
Great service with friendly staff
Great service with friendly staff. Straight forward car hire.
Mr M Murphy,
4 Nov 2026
Easy and friendly to book
Easy and friendly to book
Valter,
4 Nov 2026
Alex Glinskiy
Fast, professional, and expert processing. Everything went smoothly, and everything ...
Alexander Glinskiy,
4 Nov 2026
Great and easy to book
Great and easy to book
aldrin arumugam,
4 Nov 2026
Easy and straightforward
Easy and straightforward. We've used discover cars multiple times and will do it aga...
Steven T.,
4 Nov 2026
Very easy booking process
Very easy booking process, well done!
Mr Patel,
4 Nov 2026
Price
I like the price. Nothing is wrong
Huaiwen Zhang,
4 Nov 2026
The booking process was very easy and…
The booking process was very easy and clear.
EB,
4 Nov 2026
Very good Thank you
Very good Thank you
Rob Gunn,
4 Nov 2026
Quick and easy and the location is…
Quick and easy and the location is ideal for me.
Lynn R,
4 Nov 2026
the people i interacted…
the people i interacted with...personable and professional
Scott,
4 Nov 2026
Easy booking
Easy booking. Clear and didn't try to push extras
Carl Ellis,
4 Nov 2026
Easy to use
Easy to use. Instructions are intuitive and hopefully clear.
tommaso Bellucci,
4 Nov 2026
Merci pour l’usage facile de l…
Merci pour l’usage facile de l application
frédéric sapena,
4 Nov 2026
Smooth booking easy and straight forward
Smooth booking easy and straight forward
Manuela Civita,
4 Nov 2026
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