Washington

Cheap Car Rentals in Washington from $15

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 Washington with a pick-up date of 12/29 and drop-off date of 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Washington car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Washington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$57

Cheapest price per day

$15

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Washington?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Washington, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 106 pickup locations in Washington to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Price

$35 - $72

Out of all the popular cities in Washington, Seattle is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $35/day. Renting a car in Seattle is 51% cheaper than renting one in Pullman where the per day rate is around $72. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Washington to get a rental car in are: Spokane ($41/day), Walla Walla ($44/day), and Pasco ($45/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Seattle should expect to spend around $35/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Washington is Seattle.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Washington?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington 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 December 23, 2024.

January

$33

February

$37

March

$43

April

$43

May

$46

June

$70

July

$84

August

$78

September

$58

October

$48

November

$41

December

$51

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington 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 Washington

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Washington to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Small cars

$35 - $92

All Car Types

$45 - $101

To rent a small car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $55/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Washington (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$92/day). In fact, November is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a small 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 Washington small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $57/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Washington (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$88/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a medium 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 Washington medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $80/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Washington (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$117/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a large car is 17% 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Washington, you would pay an average price of $64/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Washington (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$96/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a SUV saves you 3% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Washington, you would pay an average price of $101/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Washington (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$152/day). In fact, April is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a van 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. Here are the best Washington van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Washington, you would pay an average price of $86/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Washington (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$199/day). In fact, February is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a pickup truck is 23% 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 pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Washington (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$126/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a luxury car is 20% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Washington, you would pay an average price of $155/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Washington (~$118/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$201/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, renting a convertible is 58% 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.

Toyota Yaris$21/day
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Suzuki SX4$24/day
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Hyundai Accent$25/day
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Top rental agencies in Washington

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Washington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Washington. Reviews were last updated on December 23, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Washington region, including those located within the Seattle, Yakima and Bremerton area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Alamo

8.6
Very good
107 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Dollar

8.5
Very good
137 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very good
130 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Sixt

7.2
Good
127 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Avis

7.0
Good
100 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

Budget

7.0
Good
199 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Thrifty

7.0
Good
176 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.3
Fair
405 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Best Washington car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Washington. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Washington with an average daily rate of $32. Data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Washington region, including options close to Seattle, Yakima and Bremerton. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the renal, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota Yaris$21/day
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Toyota Yaris
Suzuki SX4$24/day
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Suzuki SX4
Hyundai Accent$25/day
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A/C
Hyundai Accent

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 23, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Washington State?

    To rent a car from any of the car rentals in Washington State, you need to be at least 21 years old. If you're between 21 years and 24 years, it is worth noting that although you can rent a car from one of the Washington Car rentals, you'll have to pay a precautionary fee. Apart from being above 21 years, you must also have a permanent or temporary driver's license, a valid photo ID, and a credit card. No cheap car rental in Washington State allows individuals without these documents to rent cars. Therefore, before heading out to any of the car rentals in Washington State, make sure your documents are in check.

  • What are the rules for driving in Washington State?

    There are some basic traffic rules you should be aware of if you’d like to have yourself one of the top-notch rental cars in Washington State. One of these rules is you must wear your seatbelt when in a car. Another rule is that when driving, your blood alcohol concentration must be below 0.08%. The other rule you should be aware of is that the speed limit is 50km/h (31mph) in urban areas and 80km/h (50mph) in rural areas. This state's traffic authorities tend to be strict. Thus, to avoid your rental being confiscated by them, ensure that you observe these simple rules.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Washington State?

    Many Washington State car rentals pride themselves on having various cars. As such, in any of the car rentals in Washington State, you can find the rental car you desire. When looking for a rental car in Washington State, you should consider the number of people you'll travel with in the car. If you are roughly six people, you should book a spacious passenger van rental or an SUV. However, if you'll be with at most two people, you should rent either an economy car rental or an electric car rental. Your rental car of choice should also be one whose controls you're familiar with, as you can easily drive such a car. All Washington car rentals normally have knowledgeable professionals. As such, if you're having trouble deciding which rental car to pick, you can simply seek the advice of a professional at your preferred cheap car rental in Washington State.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a rental car in Washington. The best deal a user found was for $20/day from Getaround, booked on Dec. 22.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Washington?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Washington from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox ($21/day), Dollar ($26/day), and Europcar ($30/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Washington?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Washington.

  • What are gas prices like in Washington?

    The average gas price in Washington 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 for a week from Turo?

    From Turo you can rent a car in Washington from about $601 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Washington for the best price?

    Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 28% in Washington - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington?

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington for a month?

    We’ve recently found that Getaround 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 for a month is $2,576. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Small car rentals in Washington

Find small car rental deals in Washington from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Washington cost an average of $23 per day. Price data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$15/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in Washington

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington. Deals were last updated on December 23, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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