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Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C. from ₹ 2,442

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 14/2 and drop-off date of 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Washington, D.C. car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 78

Average price per day

₹ 3,737

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,442

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Washington, D.C.?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington, D.C. and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

₹ 3,721

February

₹ 3,548

March

₹ 4,326

April

₹ 4,673

May

₹ 5,278

June

₹ 5,451

July

₹ 5,711

August

₹ 4,326

September

₹ 4,067

October

₹ 4,586

November

₹ 4,240

December

₹ 4,759

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

There are currently 62 hire locations operating in Washington, D.C. spread across 18 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. is small car at ₹ 2,442 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,452+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,442+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,580+

Standard

Standard

₹ 2,653+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,153+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,763+

Premium

Premium

₹ 2,982+

Luxury

Luxury

₹ 3,522+

Compare available car types for rental in Washington, D.C.

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Washington, D.C. to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

₹ 2,855 - ₹ 7,561

All Car Types

₹ 3,306 - ₹ 8,350

To hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,458/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 2,855/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 7,561/day). In fact, November is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,196/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 2,932/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 8,447/day). In fact, November is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a medium car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 8,451/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 5,427/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 11,857/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,360/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 3,967/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 8,923/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 10,214/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 6,139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 15,266/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a van is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,571/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 3,465/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 17,949/day). In fact, November is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a luxury car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of ₹ 9,048/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Washington, D.C., the United States (~₹ 6,197/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~₹ 17,215/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, D.C., hiring a convertible is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i20₹ 2,442/day
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Hyundai i20
Ford Ka₹ 2,541/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
264 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

2.9
Poor
125 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
37 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

Avis

6.4
Okay
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Budget

5.8
Fair
72 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
78 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

National

9.2
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Alamo

7.2
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.1

Best Washington, D.C. car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,560. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Washington, D.C. area. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Hyundai i20₹ 2,442/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Ford Ka₹ 2,541/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Etios₹ 2,580/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Etios

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington, D.C.?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,737/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,782/day from Sixt, booked on Jan. 12.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Washington, D.C.?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2 rating) and Alamo (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington, D.C..

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington, D.C.?

    The average price of petrol in Washington, D.C. is ₹ 78/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,505 and ₹ 5,062 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C. for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies in Washington, D.C., offering car hire for around ₹ 26,157 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington, D.C. for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Washington, D.C. it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 44%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C. check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Washington, D.C. is ₹ 112,101 (₹ 3,737/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Washington, D.C. for a weekend?

    It costs ₹ 9,405 for a weekend car hire in Washington, D.C., on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Washington, D.C. in February, prices are ₹ 7,002 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Washington, D.C. is Standard (Nissan Rogue) based on our Cheapflights data.

Luxury car rentals in Washington, D.C.

Find luxury car rental deals in Washington, D.C. from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Washington, D.C. cost an average of ₹ 6,084 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car rentals in Washington, D.C.. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car rental needs and budget.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,427/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Honda City₹ 3,719/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 3,943/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City

Car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 28+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 288+

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