Car Rental in Washington DC
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Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€50.62
per day
8.1
Very good
No ratings yet
Nissan Versa
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€67.29
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€68.56
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€70.51
per day
8.2
Very good
1 reviews
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Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€143.03
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Audi Q3
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
€71.97
per day
8.3
Very good
No ratings yet
Nissan Maxima
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€75.33
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
Cadillac XT5
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€88.78
per day
8.2
Very good
1 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:54 PM on 8/19/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Car rental prices 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 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
€80 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%
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
2 rental locations
D
Washington DC Georgetown
2 rental locations
E
Washington DC Hilton
3 rental locations
When to book in Washington DC and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington DC?
Car rental prices in Washington DC vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price €68 | A good deal €64 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
€82
€41
€0
Jan
€55
in February
Feb
€45
in March
Mar
€58
in April
Apr
€55
in May
May
€74
in June
Jun
€64
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
€70
in November
Nov
€48
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Washington DC is March (when prices average €44.95 per day). This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average €74.47).
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 the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Washington DC is June, and the least popular is November.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
2.4 times in June
Jun
2 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
0.2 times in November
Nov
0.2 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Washington DC?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in November, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Washington DC
12
6
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
11 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 6 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis, SIXT, National, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €51 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| National | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Ford Focus | 2 | 2 | Medium car |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Alamo | Dodge Durango | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€80
Lowest daily price
€51
Total cars available
179
Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025
Hertz
2 locations
8.3
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
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
Alamo
1 location
8.3
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€68 - €158
per day
Most popular location
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
SIXT
1 location
8.3
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
€141 - €236
per day
Most popular location
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A, Union Station Parking Garage
National
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
€67 - €202
per day
Most popular location
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Dollar
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€67 - €202
per day
Most popular location
1919 Connecticut Avenue Nw
Thrifty
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€67 - €202
per day
Most popular location
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Budget
4 locations
8.2
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
€69 - €107
per day
Most popular location
Penn Quarter Garage Level 1, 616 E St NW,
(walkups-433 7th St NW Lvl P1), Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Avis
5 locations
8.1
Very good
Value for money
8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
€51 - €114
per day
Most popular location
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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