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These are the cheapest Washington, D.C. car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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Renting a car in Washington, D.C.: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyAvis
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily price272 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Washington, D.C.

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Washington, D.C. that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Washington, D.C. avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Washington, D.C., look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Washington, D.C. car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Washington, D.C. will set you back around 272 € per day or 244 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Washington, D.C. is an intermediate passenger van. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car rental companies in Washington, D.C. are currently Turo and Budget.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is currently February.
On average, around 244 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Washington, D.C. is 157 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a whole month is 1.619 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Washington, D.C., choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Washington, D.C. that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Washington, D.C..
Most places – Washington, D.C. included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 40 € per day. The average price per day is around 166 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Avis, Thrifty and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Washington, D.C..