Car Rental in Washington DC

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Cheapest car rental rates

Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
€49.86 per day
Washington Train Station
Compact SUV
Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) or similar
Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€50.36 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
€59.60 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
€66.92 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Washington Train Station
Full-size
Nissan Altima or similar
Nissan Altima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
€68.71 per day
Washington Train Station
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€60.73 per day
Washington Train Station
Luxury
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) or similar
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€63.61 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€69.15 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:14 PM on 7/6/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€61 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
32 km/h or 20 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 km/h or 55 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
€0.78 per liter or €2.94 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.62 per liter or €2.36 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.12 per liter or €4.23 per gallon

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington DC?

The cost of renting a car in Washington DC varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
January
€46.98
February
€46.05
March
€58.12
April
€54.72
May
€74.47
June
€61.25
July
August
September
October
€70.10
November
€48.35
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is March — when rental costs average €46.05 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 38% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average €74.47 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the average rental length 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 May — an average of 11 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in November — an average of 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Washington DC
January
3
February
7
March
6
April
11
May
10
June
5
July
August
September
October
2
November
5
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Washington DC?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Washington DC, the most popular month is June, while the least popular is November.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
January
67%
February
111%
March
67%
April
111%
May
267%
June
133%
July
August
September
October
22%
November
22%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 6
Popular suppliers Budget, Avis, Alamo, SIXT, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price €50 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis Toyota RAV4 4 3 SUVs
SIXT Toyota RAV4 4 3 SUVs
Alamo Chevrolet Tahoe 4 3 SUVs
Thrifty Jeep Compass 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Ford Focus 2 2 Medium cars
Budget Kia Soul 4 2 Medium cars
National Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Chevrolet Tahoe 5 3 SUVs
Budget Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Dodge Durango 5 3 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€61.12
Lowest daily price
€49.86
Total cars available
173

Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
€67 - €156
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
€50 - €78
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
€66 - €199
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
2 locations
€66 - €199
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
€66 - €199
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
€66 - €199
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
5 locations
€50 - €94
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
4 locations
€59 - €97
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