Car rentals in Penn Quarter, Washington, D.C.

It costs $62/day on average for a car rental in Penn Quarter. momondo users have also found prices as high as $231/day and as low as $35/day, which is a 85% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you rent your car in.

The cheapest rental car companies in Penn Quarter are Avis and Budget. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found rental prices as low as $35/day from Avis and $45/day from Budget.

If you plan on visiting Penn Quarter, consider renting a car from Budget, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 8 locations. 1 momondo reviewer gave this rental agency an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

32% of users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles in Penn Quarter, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Penn Quarter, then you can expect to pay around $79 per day.

NoMa and Foggy Bottom - West End are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Washington, D.C.. We found that Sixt is the cheapest rental car company in NoMa with an average cost of $27/day. Dollar is the most affordable rental company in Foggy Bottom - West End with prices averaging $30/day.

9 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in Penn Quarter. Renting a car for 9 days will cost $65/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Penn Quarter for 1 week then prices will be around $381, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend rentals which cost $160 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also rent a car for one month in Penn Quarter, at a total average cost of $1,187.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in March, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $54 per day when booking in March. In contrast, May is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Penn Quarter during this month tend to be $81 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Penn Quarter car rental at least 87 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Penn Quarter are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in Penn Quarter is 18 as of November 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Penn Quarter. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Penn Quarter, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.