Car Rental in Washington DC
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Cheapest car rental rates
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$58.82 per day
Washington DC Downtown
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
$62.72 per day
Washington Train Station
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$73.65 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$79.71 per day
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Washington Train Station
Full-size
Nissan Altima or similar
$80.91 per day
Washington DC Penn Quarter
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
$72.79 per day
Washington DC Forest Hills
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$89.09 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard Elite SUV
GMC Acadia or similar
$92.00 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:00 AM on 4/12/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$76 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
32 km/h or 20 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 km/h or 55 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.74 per liter or $2.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.19 per gallon
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington DC?
The cost of renting a car in Washington DC varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Washington DC
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is April — when rental costs average $43.44 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $148.90 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length 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 rental days in Washington DC
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Washington DC?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Washington DC, the most popular month is March, while the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental 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 rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | 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 rental 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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