What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for £20/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 19.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Thrifty?

Hiring a car in Washington, D.C. for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £219/week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?

Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Washington, D.C..

How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

Typically, a monthly car hire in Washington, D.C. can be found for £937. You can find car hire deals to be on average £31 a day.

How much is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?

£56 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Washington, D.C., though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Washington, D.C., then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £44/day.

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Washington, D.C. car hires in 2026

Most popular company	THRIFTY
Price of gas per litre	£0.93
Average price per day	£35
Cheapest price per day	£25

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There are, in total, 74 car hire locations in Washington, D.C. that are operated by 20 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £25/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Washington, D.C. hire providers:

Economy

£25+

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Compact

£26+

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Intermediate

£26+

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Standard

£28+

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Full-size

£26+

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People carrier

£34+

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Full-size SUV

£36+

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Luxury

£38+

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Hyundai i20£25/day

MG ZS£26/day

Nissan Juke£26/day

Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

For the best savings on car hire in Washington, D.C., make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £39/day – about 37% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Washington, D.C.?

Looking to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £33.09/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £34.61/day.

What is the best car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 191 reviews). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty

2.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

Planning to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? January is the cheapest month, costing about £34 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £59. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£34

February

£35

March

£43

April

£42

May

£49

June

£58

July

£59

August

£54

September

£41

October

£43

November

£41

December

£44

What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Washington, D.C.. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Washington, D.C.

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Hertz

5.0

Fair

191 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2025

Not good. I had a change of plans. Brought back car a day earlier. Hardly put any miles on and they charged by about 2x the price quoted. I informed the person picking up the car about change in plans. She said. Dont worry. We will over ride the system when I drop off the vehicle. No extra charges and it will be less than the quoted price. I was told when I picked up the car. Drop off the car and the person said no problem showed my the price and it was about $30 less. Great. No they charged me full price plus the other costs. It was an extra 160. I called and complained. They gave me 70 back no am still out 110 plus brought it back with low miles and a day early. Frustrated!!

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They did not have enough cars available for all prepaid reservation holders. We were told to wait until midnight to see if they had more cars available. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unprofessional. They gave out cars in order of which customers were angriest and loudest at the rental counter -- highly suggest being aggressive if you run into problems here. The electric car I was eventually given had a small battery and was slow to charge (definitely not a Tesla). They only gave me a 71% charge and demanded that it be returned at 70%, but I couldn't drive from my house to the airport without dropping below 70%. It made the experience stressful. I regularly fly into DCA and highly recommend Alamo, National, or Enterprise. I do not understand why anyone would pay a premium for Hertz over cheaper options like Thrifty or Dollar.

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

The upsales at car collection are outrageous. Continual offerings of dubious “benefits” all at inflated prices. Like $10 a gallon for fuel for a top up at drop off. Like insurance add ons that nearly double your quoted rental rate. Like a toll transponder for $13 a day which are almost free to buy. Like “other driver” add on fee. How many people are going to be driving the car at a time? The list is endless. I felt thoroughly ripped off leaving your premises.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

The telephone experience was really awful---we could not talk to a real person for a long time. agents were not available. The car itself was fine.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged for a rental that I never actually used

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

I didn’t have any balance and had already paid taxes. The guy told me I owed taxes, didn’t give an explanation and when I showed him the email from Kayak showing I owed nothing and had already paid taxes and fees, he basically shrugged his shoulders and was like well this says you do. He should’ve investigated it or asked someone to help him figure it out. We were at a stand still so i asked to speak to the manager to clarify why I’m paying for it again with a $0 balance. The manager quickly figured out it was because I arrived 1.5 hours earlier than the scheduled time so it was the hourly rate plus taxes and fees of that rate.

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Avis

5.8

Fair

35 reviews•7 locations

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Budget

4.9

Mediocre

56 reviews•7 locations

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Thrifty

2.7

Poor

39 reviews•5 locations

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National

2 locations

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Alamo

8.4

Very Good

2 reviews•1 location

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Sixt

1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.8

Fair

15 reviews•11 locations

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for £20/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 19.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Thrifty?
Hiring a car in Washington, D.C. for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £219/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Washington, D.C..
How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in Washington, D.C. can be found for £937. You can find car hire deals to be on average £31 a day.
How much is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?
£56 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Washington, D.C., though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Washington, D.C., then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £44/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£35+).

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£35+

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£53+

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

For the best savings on car hire in Washington, D.C., make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £39/day – about 37% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Washington, D.C.?

Looking to hire a car in Washington, D.C.? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £33.09/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £34.61/day.

What is the best car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 191 reviews). Avis (rated 5.8/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Washington, D.C.. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Washington, D.C.?

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 23 September 2026.

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What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Thrifty?

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How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

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Car hires by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

Browse car hires by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 23 September 2026.

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