Car rental in Washington, D.C., United States

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Find cheap car rentals in Washington, D.C.

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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There are 43 car rental locations in Washington, D.C.. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Washington, D.C.

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

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyDollar
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily price7 454 ₽
Best time to book2 weeks 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. This way, you can score 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 if monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days. Try it now.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers score the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is July.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping 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 show up at your preferred Washington, D.C. car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.