Car Rental in Washington DC
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Cheapest car rental rates
Washington DC Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
NOK 439.28 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
NOK 439.28 per day
Washington Train Station
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
NOK 662.60 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Tacoma or similar
NOK 1,059.41 per day
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Washington Train Station
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
NOK 1,124.52 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
NOK 484.79 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
NOK 632.85 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard Elite SUV
GMC Acadia or similar
NOK 686.05 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:55 PM on 5/5/25. 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
NOK 691 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
NOK 9.54 per liter or NOK 36.12 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NOK 7.67 per liter or NOK 29.05 per gallon
Highest gas price
NOK 14.10 per liter or NOK 53.39 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
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is March — when rental costs average NOK 524.46 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average NOK 1,529.62 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.
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 July — an average of 12 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in May — an average of one day.
Average number of rental days in Washington DC
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 March, while the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Hertz, National, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | NOK 439 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Ford Focus | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
| National | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
NOK 691.07
Lowest daily price
NOK 439.28
Total cars available
191
Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025
Alamo
1 location
NOK 1,125 - NOK 4,041
SIXT
1 location
NOK 549 - NOK 921
National
1 location
NOK 1,059 - NOK 2,367
Hertz
2 locations
NOK 1,059 - NOK 2,367
Dollar
1 location
NOK 1,059 - NOK 2,367
Thrifty
1 location
NOK 1,059 - NOK 2,367
Avis
5 locations
NOK 439 - NOK 860
Budget
4 locations
NOK 439 - NOK 804
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