Car Hire in Washington DC
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable
$58.82 per day
Washington DC City Centre
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
$62.72 per day
Washington Railway Station
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
$73.65 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
$79.71 per day
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Washington Railway Station
Full-size
Nissan Altima or comparable
$80.91 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
$72.79 per day
Washington DC Forest Hills
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or comparable
$89.09 per day
Washington Railway Station
Standard Elite SUV
GMC Acadia or comparable
$92.00 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:00 on 12/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
$76 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
$0.93 per litre or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$0.74 per litre or $2.80 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.37 per litre or $5.19 per gallon
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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
The best month to hire a car in Washington DC is April — when the average price for a hire is $43.44 per day. This is 40% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is $148.90 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.
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 April — an average of 13 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
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Washington DC?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Washington DC, March is the most popular, while April is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Washington DC Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, National, Thrifty, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $59 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| National | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Ford Focus | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$76.21
Lowest daily price
$58.82
Total cars available
220
Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2025
Alamo
1 location
$81 - $172
SIXT
1 location
$74 - $94
National
1 location
$80 - $206
Hertz
2 locations
$80 - $206
Dollar
1 location
$80 - $206
Thrifty
1 location
$80 - $206
Avis
5 locations
$59 - $162
Budget
4 locations
$62 - $146
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