Car Rental in Washington DC
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Cheapest car rental rates
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$59.03 per day
Washington Train Station
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa) or similar
$68.30 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$70.55 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$80.34 per day
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Washington Train Station
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$83.47 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$73.03 per day
Washington Train Station
Luxury
Luxury (Mercedes Benz C Class) or similar
$83.02 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$86.13 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:03 PM on 6/29/25. 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
$75 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%
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
The cheapest month to rent a car in Washington DC is March (when prices average $52.95 per day). This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $154.43).
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 usual rental length in Washington DC?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in November, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Washington DC
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 July.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $59 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
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 |
| 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 |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| 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
$75.48
Lowest daily price
$59.03
Total cars available
187
Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025
Alamo
1 location
$80 - $312
National
1 location
$82 - $339
Hertz
2 locations
$82 - $339
Dollar
1 location
$82 - $339
Thrifty
1 location
$82 - $339
Avis
5 locations
$59 - $146
SIXT
1 location
$68 - $104
Budget
4 locations
$70 - $249
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