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

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a rental car in Washington, D.C.. The best deal a user found was for $7/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 13.

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

Turo is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a rental car for about $346 per week on average.

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

Yes, renting a vehicle in Washington, D.C. for a month is certainly possible.

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

We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 90% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Washington, D.C. for a month is $1,483. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

$74 is typically the average cost for a rental 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 traveling to Washington, D.C., then opt for a Compact rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $64/day.

Popular Car Types in Washington, D.C.

At $29/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Washington, D.C. in the past week. Out of 20 car rental agencies operating in Washington, D.C., there are, in total, 64 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2025

Most popular company	TURO
Price of gas per gallon	$3.48
Average price per day	$53
Cheapest price per day	$29

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Compare car rental deals in Washington, D.C. by type

Here are the best Washington, D.C. small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Washington, D.C. medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Washington, D.C. large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Washington, D.C. SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Washington, D.C. luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Soul$29/day

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Kia Rio$29/day

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Best car rental deals found in Washington, D.C.

These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Washington, D.C.. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.

Kia Soul$29/day

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Kia Rio$29/day

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Toyota Prius$31/day

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Cheapflights insights for Washington, D.C. car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Washington, D.C., including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your rental car in Washington, D.C. 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings Car rental prices are around $38/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the usual average price.

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

Looking to rent a car in Washington, D.C.? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $19.72/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $19.86/day.

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

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Washington, D.C. is Hertz (rated 5.2/10 with 261 reviews). Dollar (rated 2.9/10 with 123 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz

5.2

Dollar

2.9

Avis

6.3

Budget

5.5

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

At Washington, D.C., the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $40. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $63 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Washington, D.C., the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $40. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $63 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$46

February

$40

March

$46

April

$51

May

$60

June

$63

July

$63

August

$48

September

$46

October

$53

November

$49

December

$55

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

The most popular types of cars to rent in Washington, D.C. are the following: SUV rentals (BMW X5 or similar), Standard rentals (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

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

Free2Move has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second highest number of locations in Washington, D.C. at 9.

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Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Washington, D.C., such as Hertz, Dollar and Avis. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

Hertz

5.2

Fair

261 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|Sep 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|Sep 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.

1 out of 87

Dollar

2.9

Poor

123 reviews•3 locations

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8.0

Very good|Aug 2024

Was good, Never got vehicle I ordered but all rental companies the same. Just be happy you get something

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

There was only one person working the dollar/thrifty line. I waited about 45min in line to pick up my car. The line tripled in length behind me where I’m sure those people waited well over an hour maybe almost two hours for some. There were two people working at the hertz counter, a sister company, doing absolutely nothing. Then when I got to the front of the line they were clearly rushing and not patient for questions I had about my charges.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

We had to stay line for three hours waiting on the car and guys were so rude and mean

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They didn’t have a car available, so I had to change plans at the last minute. I was traveling with a newborn.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Terrible experience, they had no cars to rent when we got there and there was a line of people waiting for cars. The only cars they could rent would be when someone brought on back told us it could be 2 to 4 hours. Wait. Went across the hall and got an Alamo rental With no trouble at all Cannot recommend the dollar, thrifty, six.T at this airport

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Car smell cigarettes, blinker doesn’t work, tires were almost flat, heated seats didn’t work. For $230 for one day rental the company should call DOLLARSSSS…. Cuz you don’t get what you pay for.

1 out of 41

Avis

6.3

Okay

46 reviews•6 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

The pick-up was OK. Friendly staff, but silly process (only two people allowed in the building at once). Drop-off was fast, but the gentleman I dealt with was fairly rude. The car, though, was terrible. It needed service (the service light was on when I picked it up). It was in bad shape and not terribly clean. It jerked when starting up at an intersection. The windshield produced glare in all conditions. Overall, the car was worn out.

1 out of 16

Budget

5.5

Fair

69 reviews•6 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Price should include possible cost of insurance up front to avoid surprises at the desk. Car had a faulty trunk sensor and shuddering breaks.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Arrived at the location at 9:30 am for my 10 am reservation, no cars were available and I was told I would have to wait 60 minutes before any would there. I was in line with approximately 7 other customers ahead of me. I cancelled my reservation and booked at a different location.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

Car had bird poop on doors and the back. Interior had mud Pickup receptionist on phone throughout pickup. Vehicle at 3/4 tank making guessing how much to fill up annoying and ended up gifting budget some free gas. 6/10 experience.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Amanda was amazing at the E street location. Kind and willing to work with me on my bill. Would happily rent from them again!

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

I waited in line for an hour to pick up my rental and the one person working helped 3 people in that time. I ended up canceling my reservation and mg plans for the day. Avis/Budget at 1908 L St NW DC is a horrible place to rent a car. Just don’t.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

More than a 90 minute wait to pick up car and 20 minutes to drop off. This company has been gutted. I avoid under all circumstances.

1 out of 23

Thrifty

3.2

Poor

71 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Very long line and wait to get the car, there was a mistake on the contract provided, I was told I had to call to get the charge removed. I could never reach anyone on the phone to get it taken care of. At drop-off I had to go back to the counter to get it taken care of.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

The pickup was easy and I thought I was renting a petrol vehicle. When I went to the garage to pickup the auto the attendant told me to choose any vehicle in a certain section. I didn't realize the one I chose was completely electric. The auto, a Chevy Bolt, was great but it was difficult to figure out how and where to charge the vehicle. I am sure this is due to America just introducing EV's. When I returned the vehicle the woman who took was very nice and helpful and said that I would receive an email and final receipt. After 4 days I have not. I rented through an online company called QEEQ. I have not been able to contact the company and I am still waiting for the receipt. Thrifty salespeople are wonderful but I will think twice about renting through QEEQ again.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

It's was an exceptionally busy weekend for travelers, yet the staff was well organized, prepared, and communicated to each other well. It was late, and the Thrifty desk transferred to work with the Hertz desk. The concierge taking me to the vehicle apologized for it taking so long to get to my vehicle, but instead I was surprised how quickly they got me there considering how busy it was.

5.2

Fair|Sep 2020

I appreciate how convenient the entire transaction was from pick up to drop off however, I was severely over charged

Do not charge fee for two days when someone only books for one

1 out of 24

National

2 locations

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Alamo

7.4

Good

2 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.7

Okay

29 reviews•9 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Washington, D.C.?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a rental car in Washington, D.C.. The best deal a user found was for $7/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 13.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Turo?
Turo is one of the top picks in Washington, D.C.. They can have you in a rental car for about $346 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Washington, D.C. for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?
We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 90% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Washington, D.C. for a month is $1,483. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
How much is a car rental in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?
$74 is typically the average cost for a rental 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 traveling to Washington, D.C., then opt for a Compact rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $64/day.

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

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

$29+

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Gas/Diesel

$41+

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Hybrid

$27+

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