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Cheap Car Hire in District of Columbia from £19

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 13/1 and drop-off date of 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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District of Columbia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

£42

Cheapest price per day

£19

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 19 December 2024.

January

£31

February

£32

March

£39

April

£42

May

£48

June

£49

July

£52

August

£39

September

£37

October

£41

November

£38

December

£40

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.

Popular car types in District of Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

There are, in total, 17,154 car hire locations in District of Columbia that are operated by 330 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £26/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from District of Columbia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Coupe

Coupe

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for hire in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 19 December 2024.

Small cars

£35 - £61

All Car Types

£44 - £67

To hire a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £44/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in District of Columbia (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£61/day). In fact, April is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a small car saves you 17% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £48/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in District of Columbia (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£60/day). In fact, December is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a medium car saves you 10% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £63/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in District of Columbia (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£72/day). In fact, March is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring 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 District of Columbia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £53/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in District of Columbia (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£63/day). In fact, December is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring 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 District of Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £72/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in District of Columbia (~£66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£103/day). In fact, February is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a van is 25% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £31/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in District of Columbia (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£79/day). In fact, December is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a pickup truck saves you 41% 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 hire a luxury car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £61/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in District of Columbia (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£87/day). In fact, December is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a luxury car is 13% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of £93/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in District of Columbia (~£68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£150/day). In fact, February is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, hiring a convertible is 43% 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.

Hyundai Ioniq£29/day
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Hyundai Ioniq
Fiat 500£34/day
2
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A/C
Fiat 500

Top hire agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 19 December 2024.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
265 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
126 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
37 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

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

5.7
Fair
74 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.3
Fair
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.3

National

9.4
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Alamo

7.1
Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.9

Best District of Columbia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of £34. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Vauxhall Mokka£26/day
4
M
A/C
Vauxhall Mokka
Vauxhall Astra£26/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Ford Focus£29/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £42/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for £29/day from Turo, booked on Dec. 16.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in District of Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Sixt (£26/day), Budget (£26/day), and Turo (£29/day).

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

    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 car hire companies in District of Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in District of Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in District of Columbia is £0.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £32 and £46 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in District of Columbia from about £276 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 44% on a hire car in District of Columbia. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in District of Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in District of Columbia is £1,183 (£39/day) on average.

Small car hires in District of Columbia

Find small car hire deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in District of Columbia cost an average of £21 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Hyundai i10£19/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford Ka£23/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Luxury car hires in District of Columbia

Find luxury car hire deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in District of Columbia cost an average of £51 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£38/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Audi A6£43/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£43/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

People carrier hires in District of Columbia

Find people carrier hire deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in District of Columbia cost an average of £53 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£38/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£39/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Ford Galaxy£41/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

Car hires by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car hires by fuel type in District of Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 19 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£24+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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