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Washington DC, USA - Washington, DC

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Pick-up dateSat, Oct 31

Time

Drop-off dateSun, Nov 08

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Cheapest car rental rates

Mitsubishi Mirage

Automatic

A/C

$58.29

per day

Rental office

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Kia Soul

Automatic

A/C

$73.16

per day

Rental office

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Volkswagen Jetta

Automatic

A/C

$82.25

per day

Rental office

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Nissan Rogue

Automatic

A/C

$106.36

per day

Rental office

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Chrysler Pacifica

Automatic

A/C

$113.90

per day

Rental office

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Toyota Camry

Automatic

A/C

$67.36

per day

Rental office

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

Automatic

A/C

$99.72

per day

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BMW X1

Automatic

A/C

$101.12

per day

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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:35 on 28/10/26. 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

Average car rental price

$88 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%

Rating

9.0 / 10

One-way car rentals in Washington DC

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Washington DC and drop off in another city include:

From Washington DC to Orlando - 53 offers from $57.64 per day

Map of top car rental locations

Washington Train Station

6 rental locations

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2 rental locations

Washington DC Penn Quarter

2 rental locations

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1 rental locations

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?

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 monthJanuary	Most expensive month July
Average price $60	A good deal $80	Cheapest supplier Avis	Cheapest car type Small cars

Average rental costs per day in Washington DC

$137

$68

$35

in January

Jan

$46

in February

Feb

$61

in March

Mar

$71

in April

Apr

$63

in May

May

$97

in June

Jun

$124

in July

Jul

$55

in August

Aug

$56

in September

Sep

$73

in October

Oct

$60

in November

Nov

$53

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Washington DC is January (when prices average $35.05 per day). This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $124.39).

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 May, and the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average

1.7

0.8

Same as average in January

Jan

0.3 times in February

Feb

0.6 times in March

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr

1.5 times in May

May

1.1 times in June

Jun

1.5 times in July

Jul

0.8 times in August

Aug

0.9 times in September

Sep

0.8 times in October

Oct

1.4 times in November

Nov

Same as average 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 January, the average renter keeps their car for 14 days, and in February, they keep their car for 4 days.

Average number of rental days in Washington DC

14 days in January

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr

6 days in May

May

6 days in June

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

11 days in August

Aug

4 days in September

Sep

13 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, Hertz
🚗 Popular car types	SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars
🤑 Lowest price	$58 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
Avis	Toyota Camry	4	Large car
SIXT	Nissan Versa	4	Medium car
Budget	Toyota Camry	4	Large car
SIXT	Midsize (Toyota RAV4)	4	SUV
Budget	Kia Rio	4	Small car
Alamo	Volkswagen Jetta	4	Large car
SIXT	Intermediate (TOYOTA RAV4)	4	SUV
SIXT	Toyota RAV4	4	SUV

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 28, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Washington DC?

Prices are lowest during January, starting at $35 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $124. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Washington DC is May, while the least popular month is February.

What car rental companies are available in Washington DC?

Washington DC hosts: Alamo, SIXT, National, Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Can I pick up a rental car in Washington DC and drop it off in another city?

Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Orlando. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $58 for one-way rentals in Washington DC

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company

Alamo (rated 8.3 / 10)

Lowest-rated company

Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)

Total number of reviews

Total rental companies

Average daily price

$88

Lowest daily price

$58

Total cars available

168

Top 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026

Alamo

1 location

8.3

Good

2 ratings

Value for money

8.3

Ease of finding

8.1

Agent helpfulness

8.5

Pick-up speed

7.9

Drop-off speed

8.1

Car cleanliness

8.4

Car condition

8.4

$106–$243

per day

Most popular location

Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne

SIXT

1 location

8.3

Good

1 rating

Value for money

8.3

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

8.4

$82–$135

per day

Most popular location

99 H Street Ne, Level 2A

National

1 location

8.2

Good

1 rating

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

8.4

$108–$245

per day

Most popular location

99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Hertz

3 locations

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

8.4

Most popular location

999 9Th St Nw

Thrifty

1 location

8.2

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

8.3

Car condition

8.3

Most popular location

1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009

Avis

5 locations

8.1

Good

6 ratings

Value for money

8.1

Ease of finding

8.1

Agent helpfulness

8.0

Pick-up speed

7.8

Drop-off speed

8.2

Car cleanliness

8.2

Car condition

8.2

$58–$144

per day

Most popular location

616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Budget

2 locations

8.1

Good

5 ratings

Value for money

8.1

Ease of finding

8.1

Agent helpfulness

8.0

Pick-up speed

7.9

Drop-off speed

8.2

Car cleanliness

8.2

Car condition

8.3

$73–$218

per day

Most popular location

99 H St NE, Washington, DC-20002

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