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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$41.78
per day
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8.1
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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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.11
per day
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8.1
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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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Volkswagen Jetta
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.68
per day
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8.1
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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
$54.95
per day
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8.1
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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
$48.29
per day
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8.1
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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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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.89
per day
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8.1
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.22
per day
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8.1
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.88
per day
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8.1
Good
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.88
per day
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8.1
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$60.96
per day
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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 Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$61.18
per day
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8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.97
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.08
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Mazda CX-50
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$71.12
per day
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8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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BMW 2 Series
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.08
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Volkswagen Taos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.80
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$77.87
per day
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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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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.62
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.21
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.35
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$80.10
per day
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8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.29
per day
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8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$82.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.76
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.90
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.03
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.17
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.30
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$83.98
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Toyota Tacoma
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$84.11
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Mini Countryman
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$84.32
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$84.66
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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All-wheel drive
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.49
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Washington Train Station
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$85.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.86
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$86.00
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$86.14
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$86.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$86.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.00
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Tacoma
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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All-wheel drive
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$87.14
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$91.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$91.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$91.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$91.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Washington DC Downtown
616 E St Nw
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$92.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Washington DC
- The most popular city in Washington DC
- The 7 most popular locations in Washington DC
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Washington DC and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$106 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%
One-way car rentals in Washington DC
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Washington DC and drop off in another country:
- From USA - Washington DC to USA - Florida - 57 offers from $101.01 per day
The most popular city in Washington DC
The 7 most popular locations in Washington DC
Map of top car rental locations
A
Washington Train Station
6 rental locations
B
Washington DC (Downtown)
2 rental locations
C
Washington DC Penn Quarter
3 rental locations
D
Washington DC Georgetown
2 rental locations
E
Washington DC Hilton
2 rental locations
When to book in Washington DC and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $159 | A good deal $92 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
$132
$66
$0
$36
in January
Jan
$47
in February
Feb
$63
in March
Mar
$74
in April
Apr
$64
in May
May
$99
in June
Jun
$120
in July
Jul
$62
in August
Aug
$66
in September
Sep
$59
in October
Oct
$63
in November
Nov
$54
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is January — when rental costs average $35.85 per day. This is 77% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $120.23 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 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 May, while the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
Same as average in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
1.6 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
0.2 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
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 January — an average of 14 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Washington DC
15
8
0
14 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
12 days in October
Oct
9 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 6 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Avis, Alamo, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $59 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | GMC Acadia | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$106
Lowest daily price
$59
Total cars available
191
Top 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026
Thrifty
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Most popular location
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
National
1 location
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$116–$310
per day
Most popular location
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Hertz
3 locations
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$116–$310
per day
Most popular location
999 9Th St Nw
SIXT
1 location
8.2
Good
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
8.3
$111–$188
per day
Most popular location
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Alamo
1 location
8.1
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$120–$280
per day
Most popular location
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
Avis
5 locations
8.1
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$59–$156
per day
Most popular location
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Budget
4 locations
8.0
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
$81–$147
per day
Most popular location
1072 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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