Car Rental in Washington DC

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Washington Train Station
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$55.97 per day
Washington Train Station
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$58.00 per day
Washington Train Station
Intermediate
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$61.96 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$75.04 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Washington Train Station
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$61.83 per day
Washington Train Station
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$67.32 per day
Washington Train Station
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$67.32 per day
Washington Train Station
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$72.42 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:07 AM on 11/19/24. 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
$65 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$0.95 per liter or $3.60 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.76 per liter or $2.88 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 per gallon

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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
January
$53.16
February
March
April
May
June
$138.89
July
August
September
October
$74.26
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Washington DC is February — when rental costs average $53.16 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $138.89 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.

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 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 rental days in Washington DC
January
7
February
March
April
May
June
12
July
August
September
October
2
November
December

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 February, while the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Washington DC by pick-up date relative to the average
January
150%
February
March
April
May
June
75%
July
August
September
October
75%
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 4
Popular suppliers Alamo, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $56 per day
Cheapest supplier National

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

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
National
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$64.98
Lowest daily price
$55.97
Total cars available
185

Top 8 suppliers in Washington DC in 2024

SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$62 - $83
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$62 - $83
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$66 - $148
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$66 - $148
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$66 - $148
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$58 - $113
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$58 - $113
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$56 - $148

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