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Cheap Car Hire in Washington, D.C. from £31

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 Washington, D.C. 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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Washington, D.C. car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

£0.72

Average price per day

£46

Cheapest price per day

£31

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington, D.C. 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 17 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

There are, in total, 62 car hire locations in Washington, D.C. that are operated by 18 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £31/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Washington, D.C. 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

Compare available car types for hire in Washington, D.C.

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Washington, D.C. to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Small cars

£35 - £61

All Car Types

£44 - £67

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £44/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £48/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £64/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£72/day). In fact, March is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £53/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £72/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£67/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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a van is 27% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £31/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £61/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of £93/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Washington, D.C., the United States (~£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 Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., 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.

Ford Focus£36/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Toyota Aygo£37/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Top hire agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 17 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Washington, D.C.. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
265 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

2.7
Poor
126 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.4

Comfort

3.2

Overall

2.7

Pick-up/drop-off

2.8

Value

3.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
36 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

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

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

4.1
Mediocre
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.7

National

9.2
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Alamo

7.3
Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

7.1

Best Washington, D.C. car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of £39. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Peruse the best Washington, D.C. car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Vauxhall Astra£31/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Opel Grandland X£35/day
5
2
5
M
A/C
Opel Grandland X
MG ZS£36/day
4
M
A/C
MG ZS

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £46/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for £25/day from Sixt, booked on Dec. 8.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C. from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (£31/day), Budget (£35/day), and Sixt (£38/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) and Alamo (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington, D.C..

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington, D.C.?

    The average price of petrol in Washington, D.C. is £0.72/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 Washington, D.C. for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Washington, D.C. for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £276/week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 44% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Washington, D.C..

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Washington, D.C. can be found for £1,185. You can find car hire deals to be on average £40 a day.

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

    £82 is typically the average cost for a hire 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 travelling to Washington, D.C., then opt for a Intermediate hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of January, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £44/day.

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

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Washington, D.C. is Special (Class Special Car) based on our Cheapflights data.

Luxury car hires in Washington, D.C.

Find luxury car hire deals in Washington, D.C. from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Washington, D.C. cost an average of £121 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car hires in Washington, D.C.. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£50/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Jaguar XF£52/day
5
4
M
A/C
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£64/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

People carrier hires in Washington, D.C.

Find people carrier hire deals in Washington, D.C. from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Washington, D.C. cost an average of £131 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on people carrier hires in Washington, D.C.. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Ford Galaxy£64/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£68/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Nissan Serena£74/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena

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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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