Car Hire in Washington DC

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Pick-up location

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Washington Railway Station

Compact

Nissan Versa or comparable

5
3
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Washington Railway Station

Economy

Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable

4
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Washington Railway Station

Intermediate

Toyota Corolla or comparable

5
2
2
A/C
Auto.

per day

Washington DC Forest Hills

Standard

Volkswagen Jetta or comparable

5
2
2
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel information

Languages

English, Spanish

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Dialing code

Average car hire price

£50 per day

Average car hire length

6 days

Speed limit within city centre

32 km/h or 20 mph

Speed limit out of city centre

88 km/h or 55 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Average petrol price

£0.76 per litre or £2.88 per gallon

Lowest petrol price

£0.61 per litre or £2.30 per gallon

Highest petrol price

£1.13 per litre or £4.28 per gallon

In which month is car hire in Washington DC the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Washington DC fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Average price for hiring a car per day in Washington DC

January

£42.35

February

March

April

May

June

£110.66

July

August

September

October

£59.17

November

£40.81

December

The best month to hire a car in Washington DC is December — when the average price for a hire is £40.81 per day. This is 35% less than the yearly average and 63% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £110.66 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Washington DC?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 12 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in November — an average of 2 days.

Average number of hire days in Washington DC

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Washington DC?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Washington DC, February is the most popular, while July is the month that sees the lowest demand.

Monthly Car Hire Searches in Washington DC Compared to the Yearly Average

January

160%

February

March

April

May

June

80%

July

August

September

October

80%

November

80%

December

Car hire information

Car hire locations	4
Popular suppliers	Alamo, Hertz, National
Popular car categories	SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price	£42 per day
Cheapest supplier	SIXT