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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$78.99
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.12
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.62
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.82
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$69.49
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.21
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.50
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.99
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.81
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$80.38
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.82
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.82
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$87.69
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.69
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$102.02
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St Northwest
Washington
DC-20036
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$102.02
per day
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8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Washington DC Downtown
1908 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$103.85
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Ford Explorer
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$120.32
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Train Station
99 H St Ne
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$359.86
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$362.55
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$365.14
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$367.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$399.75
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Chevrolet Blazer
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$474.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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GMC Acadia
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$499.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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CHEVROLET BLAZER
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$603.65
per day
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8.2
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Train Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Washington DC
- The most popular city in Washington DC
- The 7 most popular locations 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 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$112 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%
One-way car rentals in Washington DC
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Washington DC and drop off in another country:
- From USA - Washington DC to USA - Florida - 56 offers from $118.64 per day
The most popular city in Washington DC
The 7 most popular locations in Washington DC
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
3 rental locations
D
Washington DC Georgetown
2 rental locations
E
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?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $56 | A good deal $101 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
$98
$49
$0
$36
in January
Jan
$47
in February
Feb
$63
in March
Mar
$74
in April
Apr
$64
in May
May
$89
in June
Jun
$77
in July
Jul
$62
in August
Aug
$67
in September
Sep
$60
in October
Oct
$63
in November
Nov
$54
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is January — when rental costs average $35.83 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $88.79 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 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 July, while the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
Same as average in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
1.7 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
0.1 times in September
Sep
1.2 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
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 January — an average of 14 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Washington DC
15
8
0
14 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
2 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 | Budget, SIXT, Avis, National, Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $59 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 |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | GMC Acadia | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| National | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$112
Lowest daily price
$59
Total cars available
212
Top 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026
Alamo
1 location
8.2
Very Good
1 review
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
8.4
$140–$284
per day
Most popular location
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
National
1 location
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.3
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
8.4
$140–$298
per day
Most popular location
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Hertz
3 locations
8.2
Very 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
8.4
$140–$298
per day
Most popular location
999 9Th St Nw
Thrifty
1 location
8.2
Very Good
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
$140–$298
per day
Most popular location
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
SIXT
1 location
8.2
Very 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
8.4
$116–$209
per day
Most popular location
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Avis
5 locations
8.1
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
$59–$152
per day
Most popular location
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Budget
4 locations
8.1
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.0
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
$82–$168
per day
Most popular location
1072 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington
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