District of Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from $27

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 12/6 and drop-off date of 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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District of Columbia car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on November 21, 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$52

Cheapest price per day

$27

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in District of Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in District of Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on November 21, 2024.

January

$40

February

$41

March

$50

April

$54

May

$61

June

$63

July

$66

August

$50

September

$47

October

$53

November

$48

December

$50

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in District of Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 21, 2024.

Small cars

$46 - $73

All Car Types

$52 - $84

To rent a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in District of Columbia (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$73/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a small car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $56/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in District of Columbia (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$72/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $79/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in District of Columbia (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$106/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a large car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $68/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in District of Columbia (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$88/day). In fact, December is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a SUV is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $110/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in District of Columbia (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$133/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a van is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $39/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in District of Columbia (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$132/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a pickup truck saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $73/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in District of Columbia (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$87/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a luxury car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $104/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in District of Columbia (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$168/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a convertible is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki SX4$28/day
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Suzuki SX4
Toyota Yaris$29/day
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Toyota Yaris
Ford Fiesta$32/day
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Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on November 21, 2024.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
267 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
127 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
36 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Avis

6.4
Okay
54 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.7

Budget

5.8
Fair
74 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.2
Fair
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.3

National

9.2
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

7.2
Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.0

Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of $36. Data was last updated on November 21, 2024.
Mini Countryman$27/day
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Mini Countryman
Ford Fusion$27/day
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A/C
Ford Fusion
Toyota Corolla$28/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on November 21, 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $52/day when booking a rental car in District of Columbia. The best deal a user found was for $22/day from Getaround, booked on Nov. 17.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in District of Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in District of Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($27/day), Hertz ($28/day), and Getaround ($34/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in District of Columbia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in District of Columbia.

  • What are gas prices like in District of Columbia?

    The average gas price in District of Columbia is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is one of the top picks in District of Columbia. They can have you in a rental car for about $368 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in District of Columbia for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in District of Columbia it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 44%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in District of Columbia?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from District of Columbia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?

    Getaround currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 82% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in District of Columbia. Typically, a monthly car rental in District of Columbia can be found for $1,575. You can find car rental deals to be on average $53 a day.

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Small car rentals in District of Columbia

Find small car rental deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in District of Columbia cost an average of $38 per day. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2024.
Hyundai i10$34/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$35/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$35/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on November 21, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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