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

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $67/day when booking a rental car in Washington, D.C.. The best deal a user found was for $20/day from Turo, booked on Feb. 23.

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

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Washington, D.C. from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($22/day), Sixt ($24/day), and Hertz ($24/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Washington, D.C.?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.2 rating), Alamo (7.3 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Washington, D.C..

What are gas prices like in Washington, D.C.?

The average gas price in Washington, D.C. 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 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 $463 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Washington, D.C. for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 43% on a rental car in Washington, D.C.. Take advantage of a below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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 75% 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 $1,983. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

$61 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 March, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $54/day.

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

The most popular car to rent while in Washington, D.C. is the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is a Standard vehicle.

Popular Car Types in Washington, D.C.

At $22/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Washington, D.C. in the past week. Out of 18 car rental agencies operating in Washington, D.C., there are, in total, 62 rental locations. View below for 6 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	$3.41
Average price per day	$67
Cheapest price per day	$22

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

January

$46

February

$41

March

$50

April

$54

May

$61

June

$62

July

$66

August

$50

September

$47

October

$53

November

$49

December

$55

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is February. 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 Washington, D.C.

	Small cars	$43 - $72
	All Car Types	$43 - $80

To rent a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $58/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$72/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a small car saves you 8% 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 Washington, D.C. small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $54/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$65/day). In fact, February is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a medium car saves you 16% 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 Washington, D.C. medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $76/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$91/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a large car is 16% 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 Washington, D.C. large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $63/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$90/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a SUV saves you 2% 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 Washington, D.C. SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $98/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$127/day). In fact, February is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a van is 36% 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 Washington, D.C. van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $38/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$118/day). In fact, February is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a pickup truck saves you 40% 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 Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $75/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$86/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a luxury 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 Washington, D.C. luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of $103/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Washington, D.C., the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$136/day). In fact, February is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a convertible is 38% 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.

Mini Hatch$22/day

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Nissan Versa$24/day

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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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

Hertz

5.3

Fair

264 reviews•6 locations

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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.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Hertz did not honor the rental reservation and then when I called the main customer service line they lied to me and told me another location would honor it so I relied on that information and wasted time only for them to fail to honor it again.

1 out of 88

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4

Good

36 reviews•9 locations

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Avis

6.4

Okay

52 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 18

Budget

5.7

Fair

72 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 24

Thrifty

4.0

Mediocre

75 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 25

National

3 locations

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Alamo

7.5

Good

12 reviews•2 locations

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Best Washington, D.C. car rental deals found

These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in Washington, D.C.. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.

Mini Hatch$22/day

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Chrysler 300$22/day

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Nissan Sylphy$24/day

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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 $67/day when booking a rental car in Washington, D.C.. The best deal a user found was for $20/day from Turo, booked on Feb. 23.
What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Washington, D.C.?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Washington, D.C. from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($22/day), Sixt ($24/day), and Hertz ($24/day).
Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Washington, D.C.?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.2 rating), Alamo (7.3 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Washington, D.C..
What are gas prices like in Washington, D.C.?
The average gas price in Washington, D.C. 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 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 $463 per week on average.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Washington, D.C. for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 43% on a rental car in Washington, D.C.. Take advantage of a below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.
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 75% 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 $1,983. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
How much is a car rental in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?
$61 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 March, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $54/day.
What car do most people rent in Washington, D.C.?
The most popular car to rent while in Washington, D.C. is the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is a Standard vehicle.

Small car rentals in Washington, D.C.

Hyundai i10$24/day

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Hyundai i10$24/day

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Hyundai i10$24/day

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Luxury car rentals in Washington, D.C.

Ride in luxury during your trip to Washington, D.C. by selecting one these great deals we've found. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.

Chrysler 300$35/day

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Audi A4$35/day

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Audi A4$35/day

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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 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

$22+

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Hybrid

$25+

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Arlington

Alexandria

Fairfax

Tysons

Springfield

Rockville