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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar Luxury

Up to 5 passengers

$16/day

23 Sep - 23 Oct

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Suzuki SX4

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$17/day

14 Oct - 13 Nov

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Kia Optima

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$19/day

25 Sep - 25 Oct

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Mazda Mazda3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$19/day

16 Sep - 16 Oct

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Jeep Renegade

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$19/day

1 Oct - 31 Oct

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Ford Fusion

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$20/day

25 Sep - 25 Oct

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Jeep Patriot

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$20/day

15 Oct - 14 Nov

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Ford Expedition

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$21/day

16 Sep - 16 Oct

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$22/day

1 Oct - 31 Oct

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Rental cars insight and trends in District of Columbia

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in District of Columbia

What is the cheapest rental car company in District of Columbia?

Sixt ($12/day) is the cheapest car rental company in District of Columbia as of the past 72 hours, followed by Getaround ($15/day), and Turo ($18/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily rental prices are subject to change based on what city in District of Columbia you visit and what type of car you decide to rent.

What is the best rental car company in District of Columbia?

If you plan on visiting District of Columbia, consider renting a car from Budget, which is the best rental car company in the region with 6 locations. 134 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service. You can find Budget in Washington, D.C. and many other cities throughout District of Columbia.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in District of Columbia?

36% of users prefer to rent SUV vehicles in District of Columbia, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to District of Columbia, then you can expect to pay around $89 per day.

District of Columbia car rental deals found on momondo

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	Small cars	$44 - $65
	All Car Types	$51 - $79

The average price of a small car rental in District of Columbia is $56. The cheapest time to rent a small car in District of Columbia is in August. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $44 per day. A small car rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in District of Columbia is $53. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in District of Columbia is in February. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $41 per day. A medium car rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in District of Columbia is $74. The cheapest time to rent a large car in District of Columbia is in September. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just $57 per day. A large car rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in District of Columbia is $65. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in District of Columbia is in September. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in District of Columbia is $112. The cheapest time to rent a van in District of Columbia is in August. The price is 12% lower than the rest of the year at just $100 per day. A van rental is typically 43% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck rental in District of Columbia is $42. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in District of Columbia is in January. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 36% less expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a luxury car rental in District of Columbia is $73. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in District of Columbia is in January. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $51 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible rental in District of Columbia is $108. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in District of Columbia is in February. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $65 per day. A convertible rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a vehicle rental in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Ford Focus

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$17/day

14 Oct - 13 Nov

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Chevrolet Aveo Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

$29/day

7 Oct - 14 Oct

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District of Columbia car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in District of Columbia

Hertz

5.3

Fair

270 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Easy pick up and drop off. Clean reliable car!

8.0

Very good|Aug 2023

Service was slow, not the right amount of people at the counter for the amount of people waiting. after that I would say that the lady at the counter was friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Good. Wait time a little long at pickup.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They did not have a regular gas car like we had reserved, our only option was an EV. We were travelling to rural VA so finding a charger added significant stress to our vacation. The staff were polite, but not helpful and did not seem to care about our frustrations. Their suggestion was to try other rental companies (who were already fully booked).

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Hertz ran out of cars, and the customer service was very slow. They did give me an electric vehicle, all they had left, and something that I didn't order/didn't know how to drive. I would be hesitant to book at this Hertz again because apparently they didn't have enough cars for all reservations.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

The staff was friendly and accommodated us when we wanted to change the type of car we had reserved. However, the location was terrible and no one answered the phone when I was trying to get directions. Google maps also had the incorrect location so we were walking around an unsafe neighborhood trying to find the car rental. The car we rented smelled like smoke, so we had to leave the windows open. At minimum, there should be more detailed information on the location of the car rental. There were multiple people who had the same problem.

1 out of 90

Dollar

4.8

Mediocre

127 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jan 2024

Terrible customer service. Tricked you into renting electric car when it doesn’t nor do I want an electric car. And still charged you.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Dollar rented vehicles while not having inventory. One hour wait to get to the counter only to be told we’d have to wait 30 minutes to 2 hours for a vehicle because they didn’t have any left on site. After 2.5 hours, we finally received a vehicle.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Stood in line for over an hour. While waiting, downloaded "Dollar" app to find out app is a scam and Dollar doesn't have an app (neither does Thrifty) Cars not available. Had to get luxury XC90 Volvo for upcharge. AC either full blast and very loud (setting 2-5) or too low and not enough.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

It took us four hours to get our car. It was madness.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

The car was not cleaned well - there were footprints on the inside of the windshield and trail mix scattered around the backseat. Good thing I’m not allergic to nuts! Worse than that was the pickup experience. After standing in line for 55 minutes to reach the checkin counter, it was another 40 minutes before they called me to get the car (I guess I should be thankful it was faster than the 90 minutes they told me I would have to wait!). Yes, I picked up on a Friday afternoon in the summer, but the curt desk agent told me they have this backlog every day…. Which means something is wrong with their system!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I waited in line for an hour when I had a reservation. The car I paid for wasn't available, so I had to pay EXTRA to get a car, or wait another 1.5 hours.

1 out of 43

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

37 reviews•9 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Very nice people and flexible

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Friendly service and easy rental procedures. Thank you!

8.0

Very good|Feb 2023

I asked for a car with GPS. First, I got one without. Only cars with GPS were large SUV. So, I got Ford Expedition for a very reasonable price. Mr. Dylan Jernigan was very professional and meet my request when was obvious that firtstly booked car did not have GPS.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

The staff at this location is rude and unprofessional. Especially the manager. Avoid this location at all cost.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

Location where I made the reservation was permanently closed.

1 out of 13

Avis

6.4

Okay

54 reviews•6 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Reserved a car at a specific location online to get there and be told they don’t have any cars and to wait. Another person walks in and they say they have no cars and won’t be getting any. I was flabbergasted that I was literally told something different 5 minutes earlier. We were then directed to another location across town in hopes of getting a car there.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

They ran out of cars and I had to wait 2 hours for a car to show up to fulfill my reservation.

8.0

Very good|May 2023

After hour return would be convenient.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The car wasn’t available

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

super wonderful staff & owner. I was late returning it and they were completely nice about it.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Terrific customer service

1 out of 18

Budget

5.9

Fair

82 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2024

The Budget did not give me my deposit back. 200 USD were charged as a deposit on the date of car rent. But after I gave the car back - it was not sent me back. Please pay back my deposit of 200 USD

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They overbooked and had no car for me or 2 other people

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

They gave us a car with tires bald to the threads that we did not disover until we had driven over 500 miles . Completely negligent

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Different type of car than what I signed up for. Drop-off procedure was confusing

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Budget cancelled my rental 2days ahead saying there weren’t enough cars and that I’d have a hard time finding one at all. Not true. I got one easily from enterprise.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Good and nice car, comfortable. But it was delivered to me with 3/4 gas, and that was an issue when I returned. Also, the return location closed before the arrival time entered during the reservation, I had to find another location and wasted a lot of time to return the car.

1 out of 28

Thrifty

5.3

Fair

83 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

This experience was a nightmare. I arrived at my designated time for the rental pick up to be greeted by an hour-long line to speak with a counter agent. At the counter, the agent informed that there was a shortage of cars and that I would have to wait an additional 1.5-2 hours. The agent further said that my reserved SUV would not be available and that Thrifty would provide an electric car instead. When I asked the agent whether Thrifty planned to compensate me for the delay inconvenience and for the unavailability of my car, they told me it was not their fault but rather that of renters who returned their cars late. That response is unacceptable. In my desperation to leave Washington D.C. ( I was due in NYC that evening), however, I opted for the electric car. This was a terrible mistake. I will spare readers the inconvenience of driving an electric car for long distances. Suffice to say, while on the highway returning from a New England trip, the car’s battery suddenly dissipated. The next thing I knew, I was on the side of the road with a dead battery. It was around 6:30pm and quickly getting dark, so I called Thrifty roadside assistance. Thrifty had me on hold for nearly 20 minutes and my cell phone’s battery died. Eventually, the state police arrived, and I was instructed to use a contracted tow service. Two hundred and fifty dollars and a missed flight later (not to mention 4 hours of delay), I was finally back on the road. Because I missed my flight in Boston, I had to drive down to New York to catch the next flight. I am at a loss for words. This experience has soured me to Thrifty and to electric cars in general. I hope someone will think twice before using either for a rental experience if customer service does not improve.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Calvin at the rental desk was the rudest person I have ever experienced in any customer relation position. We arrived at 0655, and as we proceeded to enter the lined off area to the counter. We were rudely yelled at by Calvin, who told us he was closed and asked in a very rude manner, why we would enter. He continued to speak belittling to us, and would not let us answer that there was no sign telling us to not enter and we apologized. He continually shamed my husband and I. As we stood there, he continued to work on the computer after 7am, which was the time it was to open. He belittled and shamed another woman who did the exact same thing as my husband and I did, entering the area. At 7:10, he still did not open the line area and walked off. We and 3 other customers stood there. Finally he arrived back at 07:17 and opened the line. he got back on his computer, took his time, putting on his rubber gloves. At 07:20, he finally took his first customer, rudely telling her to stand in front of her and not be near the counter. I have photos documenting his time of behaviour. He should immediatley be taken off the front desk and examined and counseled. He obviously has anger management issues and should be replaced. A terrrible experience to start our day.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Thrifty was renting cars without having them available. Despite having a car reserved, they were forcing people to wait in excess of 2 hours with no seating available in the building. This practice should not even be legal and I would discourage anyone from reserving a car as they do not honor that reservation. Furthermore, despite having all of my information after making the reservation, the staff asks all of the same questions.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Overall great. One major exception —- - very difficult and dangerous finding where to enter and park car at National airport car rental garage.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

When I arrived and waited in line to check in, I was told to take a seat as it would be awhile before a car was ready ! 30 minutes later I ended up with a Hyundai and had to go to a gas station every single day and put air in the drivers side rear tire …… when I told the employee upon returning the car they were disinterested and could care less …. Never again will I rent from Thrifty !

2.0

Poor|May 2023

They ran out of cars, we’re severely understaffed and we’re not very friendly/helpful

1 out of 28

National

9.2

Wonderful

1 review•3 locations

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Alamo

7.5

Good

12 reviews•2 locations

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Car rental in District of Columbia

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in District of Columbia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia?

Renting a car in District of Columbia will cost, on average, $58 per day. Keep in mind that daily rental prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found District of Columbia car rental prices for as much as $257 per day and as little as about $28 per day.

When is the best time to rent a car in District of Columbia?

January is the best time of year to rent a car when visiting District of Columbia. During this month, you can find rental car prices for $39/day on average if you book at least 7 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in District of Columbia during the month of July, when prices average $66/day.

How long do people rent a car when staying in District of Columbia?

1 day is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in District of Columbia. Renting a car for 1 day will cost $77/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in District of Columbia for 1 week then prices will be around $380. Many of our users also tend to opt for weekend rentals, which cost $113 in total on average. If it's a longer road trip you're after, you can also rent a car for one month in District of Columbia, at a total average cost of $2,652.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in District of Columbia?

Prices for cars in District of Columbia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in District of Columbia?

There are 61 operators available for cars in District of Columbia as of September 2024.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in District of Columbia?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including District of Columbia. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in District of Columbia?

When renting a car in District of Columbia, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in District of Columbia?

Using momondo to book a car rental in District of Columbia could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car rental websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in District of Columbia?

momondo enables you to find the best car rental deal in District of Columbia by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.