Car Rental in Washington DC

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Cheapest car rental rates

Washington Train Station
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or similar
Compact (Nissan Versa)
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
RON 251.52 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
RON 251.68 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RON 300.84 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
RON 337.81 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
RON 346.76 per day
Washington Train Station
Premium
Premium (BMW 2 Series) or similar
Premium (BMW 2 Series)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
RON 291.94 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
RON 305.79 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
RON 349.04 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:18 AM on 7/3/25. 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
RON 304 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
RON 3.91 per liter or RON 14.79 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RON 3.14 per liter or RON 11.87 per gallon
Highest gas price
RON 5.63 per liter or RON 21.30 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
RON 237.62
February
RON 227.35
March
RON 293.96
April
RON 276.76
May
RON 376.65
June
RON 346.11
July
August
September
October
RON 354.55
November
RON 244.54
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is March — when rental costs average RON 227.35 per day. This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average RON 376.65 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
69%
February
137%
March
69%
April
114%
May
274%
June
91%
July
August
September
October
23%
November
23%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 6
Popular suppliers Budget, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price RON 252 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis 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 Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Budget Toyota Camry 4 2 Large 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
RON 304.43
Lowest daily price
RON 251.52
Total cars available
146

Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
RON 339 - RON 785
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
RON 335 - RON 1,005
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
2 locations
RON 335 - RON 1,005
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
RON 335 - RON 1,005
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
RON 335 - RON 1,005
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
RON 252 - RON 393
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
5 locations
RON 252 - RON 456
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
4 locations
RON 298 - RON 391
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