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You do not have to consider ground clearance when renting a car because Bethesda has developed infrastructure. For this reason, your choice of vehicle depends on your requirements. For example, you can rent a van if you are traveling with family or a group of friends.
The six-lane Interstate 270 has a speed limit ranging between around 55mph and 65mph, while along River Road at Interstate 495, the limit is from about 35mph to 45mph. Roads within business districts have a speed limit of approximately 20mph to 30mph. School zones have around a 15mph limit, and residential areas operate from about 15mph to 25mph.
The Elm Garage on Bethesda Avenue operates at an hourly rate of about $1.25, permitting continuous stay for up to 24h. Parking at Bethesda Metro Center offers convenient access to the surrounding restaurants, retail stores, and offices, making it suitable for business meetings or leisure tours. It comes with a maximum daily charge of around $12 per day. You can park at Garage 35 on Woodmont Avenue, which charges about $1 per hour with a 24h maximum stay.
On average a rental car in Bethesda costs $57 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Bethesda found in the last 2 weeks is $32.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($42/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($50/day) and Budget ($57/day).
The average gas price in Bethesda is $3.48 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.
Standard (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bethesda.
The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
The only car rental company onsite at Baltimore/Washington airport is Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in Bethesda costs $99 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Bethesda costs $65 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Bethesda costs $79 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Bethesda costs $399 per week ($57 per day).
On average a rental car in Bethesda costs $1,708 per month ($57 per day).
Most car rental providers in Bethesda offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Bethesda, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 4 car rental agencies in Bethesda.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Bethesda so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
One popular destination is Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, about 2 hours away from Bethesda. The park is known for its scenic drives, hiking trails, and abundant wildlife. For a coastal getaway, Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is about 2.5 hours away from Bethesda and offers a variety of beaches, restaurants, and shopping options.
Firstly, these roads may be narrow and winding, so it's important to drive at a safe speed and be prepared to encounter other road users. Wildlife like deer and other animals may also be present on rural roads. Finally, rural roads may have fewer gas stations and services, so ensuring that your vehicle has enough fuel is important.
2 locations in Bethesda
Locations in Bethesda
5151 Pooks Hill Road
+1 301 828 1126
7103 Democracy Boulevard
+1 301 469 4707
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
SM, Mar 2021
Pros:
Helpful staff, car was ready, not wait time and car was the size promised and clean.Cons:
Nothing5 locations in Bethesda
Locations in Bethesda
10401 Motor City Dr
+1 301 469 6100
5455 Butler Rd
+1 301 657 0095
6711 Democracy Blvd
+1 301 469 6100
6826 Wisconsin Ave
+1 301 907 7780
6826 Wisconsin Ave
+1 301 907 7780
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8.0 Very good
William, Jan 2021
Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff!Cons:
Car rear right tire was very low on tire pressure -- I was alerted to it halfway through the drive8.4 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
Counter attendants were nice and pickup and drop off were quick and efficient.Cons:
The car was not as clean as expected. There was splashed coffee on the roof of the car and the driver side visor when pulled down.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Staff was efficient and friendly; transfers were easy.Cons:
I have no comment on how the experience could have been better, but this was a short, uneventful rental in which the staff did not have to display any extraordinary efforts.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Economy
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Economy
2 locations in Bethesda
Locations in Bethesda
5151 Pooks Hill Road
+1 301 828 1124
7103 Democracy Boulevard
+1 301 469 9698
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Supplier choice
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Compact
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Gerald, Dec 2021
2 locations in Bethesda
Locations in Bethesda
6711 Democracy Blvd
+1 301 530 0247
7335 Wisconsin Avenue
+1 301 215 5912
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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Yes! The staff was friendly and helpfulCons:
The car needed cleaning, especially on the outside9.2 Wonderful
William, Mar 2020
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The staff on site weren’t helpful but my experience was salvaged by a wonderful customer service representative.Cons:
They could have answered my initial plea to understand the nature of the situation. Instead I needed to resolve the issue after the fact with customer service.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2022
Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $57/day |
Good deal | $45/day |
Pick-up location | Bethesda |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Passenger van, Pickup truck, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 11 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Avis, Getaround, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget |