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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$41.74
per day
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8.0
Good
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Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$34.97
per day
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8.1
Good
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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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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.10
per day
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8.1
Good
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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
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.67
per day
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8.1
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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
$35.68
per day
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8.1
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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
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.10
per day
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8.1
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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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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.82
per day
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8.1
Good
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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
$36.82
per day
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8.1
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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
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.82
per day
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8.1
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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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Volkswagen Jetta
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.82
per day
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8.1
Good
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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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.67
per day
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8.1
Good
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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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Mazda CX-50
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$38.53
per day
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8.1
Good
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Washington Railway Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.88
per day
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8.1
Good
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Washington Railway Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.00
per day
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8.3
Good
Rental office
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.39
per day
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8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$59.09
per day
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8.1
Good
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Washington Railway Station
99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
99 H St Ne
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.16
per day
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8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.72
per day
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8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Nissan Sentra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.21
per day
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8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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BMW 2 Series
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Toyota 4Runner
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.15
per day
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8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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BMW X1
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$71.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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GMC Acadia
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$73.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$74.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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
$74.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
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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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$76.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$77.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Washington DC Penn Quarter
616 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$78.03
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$81.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$83.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Honda Odyssey
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$89.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Honda Odyssey
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$90.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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BMW X3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$95.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Washington Railway Station
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
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Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$106.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$108.20
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Pathfinder
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
6
A/C
4
$113.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$114.05
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$114.19
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$114.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$114.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$114.47
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Pathfinder
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
6
A/C
4
$114.87
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$115.32
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$115.47
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$115.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$115.75
per day
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8.2
Good
Rental office
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$115.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$116.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$116.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Nissan Rogue
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$116.75
per day
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8.2
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Washington Railway Station
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals 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
$89 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 $44.19 per day
Map of top car rental locations
A
Washington Train Station
6 rental locations
B
Washington DC Penn Quarter
2 rental locations
C
Washington DC (Downtown)
2 rental locations
D
Washington DC Hilton
2 rental locations
E
Washington DC Georgetown
1 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 July | ||
| Average price $67 | A good deal $73 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
$140
$70
$0
$36
in January
Jan
$47
in February
Feb
$63
in March
Mar
$74
in April
Apr
$64
in May
May
$99
in June
Jun
$127
in July
Jul
$56
in August
Aug
$58
in September
Sep
$68
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 $35.89 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $127.36 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 May, while the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
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
1.5 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
1.4 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
1.2 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 February — an average of 4 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
6 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
11 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
9 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 7 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $49 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
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 | GMC Acadia | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Nissan Versa | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Hertz | Nissan Rogue | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Ford Edge | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Midsize (Toyota RAV4) | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$89
Lowest daily price
$49
Total cars available
198
Top 7 suppliers in Washington DC in 2026
Alamo
1 location
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$110–$386
per day
Most popular location
Washington Union Station, 99 H St Ne
National
1 location
8.2
Good
1 rating
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
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$112–$269
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
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
SIXT
1 location
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
$81–$134
per day
Most popular location
99 H Street Ne, Level 2A
Budget
3 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
$49–$194
per day
Most popular location
4215 Connecticut Ave Nw
Avis
5 locations
8.0
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$50–$144
per day
Most popular location
99 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 288,185 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.
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