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Bethesda, MD
Jun 30 — Jul 7
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Bethesda, MD
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Bethesda car rental information
| Pick-up location | Bethesda |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 9 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Budget, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Bethesda
| Economy | $38/day |
| Compact | $38/day |
| Intermediate | $40/day |
| Standard | $42/day |
| Full-size | $42/day |
| Luxury | $60/day |
| Pickup truck | $42/day |
| Supplier choice | $43/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $57/day |
| Standard SUV | $61/day |
Bethesda car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.6
Good
66 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.9
3 locations in Bethesda
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10.0 Excellent
Mar 2021
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Helpful staff, car was ready, not wait time and car was the size promised and clean.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Excellent
Jan 2021
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The process at both locations was seamless.9.6 Excellent
Sep 2020
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The exterior of the car was not completely clean. Budget told me that they were not allowed to use water to wash their cars in DC. This struck me as a bit odd, given that I live in DC and had not heard about such restrictions.2.8 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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We waited over an hour for our rental car, very poorly managed.Cons:
After waiting over an hour for our car, the car smelled intensely like smoke and made us question how well it was cleaned for COVID.8.8 Excellent
Apr 2020
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Everything was quick and easy.Cons:
The car was probably vacuumed, but it was definitely not wiped down. The surfaces were dirty.2.0 Mediocre
Jan 2020
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Location of pick up/drop offCons:
I purposely selected a small/the smallest option for a car and was given a larger vehicle. This was very frustrating and it was not a comfortable ride. Also the car was very dirty. And we were not refunded for the 2 hours we were late to pick up the car (we couldn't drop it off 2 hours later because the Budget hours did not allow for it.)Enterprise
8.1
Excellent
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
7.3
4 locations in Bethesda
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8.0 Excellent
Jan 2021
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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 Excellent
Oct 2020
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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 Excellent
Jul 2020
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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.8.0 Excellent
May 2019
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The staff was friendly and efficient.8.8 Excellent
Apr 2019
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The customer service provided by John made this rental process seemless.8.8 Excellent
Sep 2018
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Manager in Bethesda assisted me. She was very helpfu6l and efficient. I needed a vehicle to drive up to new york and drop off. Although there was a surcharge for doing that it was very useful to be able to. I will definitely use Enterprise again.Cons:
There was no Ez pass in the car.Avis
6.5
Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Bethesda
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10.0 Excellent
Jan 2021
Pros:
Friendly and efficient staff both in Washington and Queens.Cons:
Nothing.9.6 Excellent
Jul 2020
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The staff was great, and the car ran well.Cons:
The EZ-Pass fees were horrendous! Easier to pay cash.10.0 Excellent
Mar 2020
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Nothing, everything was great, Customer service, car etc, Thanks for ur convenience Avis.6.0 Good
Jun 2019
Pros:
Location of rental station.Cons:
Inside of the car was not clean. Had papers from earlier rentals and other business in the car.6.0 Good
Jun 2018
Pros:
Staff member was very nice, office kind of hidden and old.Cons:
In my opinion, this is a really difficult spot to find! I could not for the life of me figure out where to drop off the car. Only one sign led to a back street with no additional directional signs at all. It was very confusing. This location needs more signage or at least someone outside directing folks where to go for drop off. I ended up parking in what I think was a hotel parking garage, in front of two parked cars because I drove around for 10 minutes and finally gave up.8.4 Excellent
Nov 2016
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Car was fine, all that was goodCons:
You gave me a 7pm pickup time, but the rental place closed at 7pm on the minute. I was lucky and someone was still there and willing to help me, had I been a few minutes late, I might have missed them. Don't give pickup times at the same time as when they close!Hertz
4.6
Okay
18 reviewsCheapest deal
Most popular
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Bethesda
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10.0 Excellent
May 2021
Pros:
Yes! The staff was friendly and helpfulCons:
The car needed cleaning, especially on the outside9.2 Excellent
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.10.0 Excellent
May 2018
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The pickup and dropoff procedures were straightforward and uncomplicated. The car performed well throughout the trip.Cons:
The car did not have cruise control, though it was not stipulated in any advertising that it would. And the windshield wipers needed to be replaced.6.0 Good
Jan 2018
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Arrived @ Bethesda only to find it closed. Called 800 operater said transferred pickup to 99H St in D. arrived to find he didnt transfer. Second phone call no record of transfer. Wasterd an hour on phone--no result. onsite staff intervened to get car assigned. Dont think call agent was in US. Charged me another day when i returnrd car.8.0 Excellent
Sep 2017
Pros:
Nice to be able to pick up and drop off somewhere else other than the airport.Cons:
Suggestion: for the pick up and drop off locations identify the name of the business attached to the address. For example, my pick up location was in the lobby of a hotel. Instead of just providing the street address, add that it is located in the lobby of x hotel.10.0 Excellent
Sep 2017
Pros:
Once I found the desk, my experience was hassle-free.Cons:
Hard to find the Hertz desk hidden in a hotel on the corner. Poor signage.119 travelers who rented a car in Bethesda gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.5
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Top tips for renting a car in Bethesda
- Car rentals in Bethesda promote convenient trips in and outside the city, allowing you to reach attractions in different areas. You can unwind through a show at Glen Echo Park, a visual and performing arts venue about 3 miles from the town's center. Using a rental vehicle from Bethesda car rentals, you can drive approximately 8.7 miles to Arlington and pay homage to fallen heroes. The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, Pentagon Memorial, and John F. Kennedy's gravesite are all within driving distance of one another.
- Bethesda has several airports nearby, including the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the Washington Dulles International Airport. The airport closest to Bethesda is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), situated approximately 9.4 miles away. Washington Dulles International (IAD) is about 18.9 miles from central Bethesda, while the Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) is around 27.1 miles away. BWI offers car rentals in Bethesda via NextCar, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and Alamo. You can locate the rental facility on New Ridge Road and Stoney Run Road, accessible via the airport's free shuttle service. This bus operates every 10min, and you can find it on the lower-level terminal. IAD features several companies that present car rentals provisions, including Dollar, Sixt, Thrifty, and Budget. Each company has a free shuttle that transports you from the terminal to the pick-up area. You can reach this shuttle at Curb 2D or Curb 2C from the Baggage Claim Level by exiting down the ramp to Doors 2 and 4. DCA also has a rental car center on Terminal Garage A's first floor, consisting of options from Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, and Hertz. To get here, you can take a short walk by following the signs or utilize the Rental Car Shuttle at Door 4 on the Ticketing Level.
- Multiple streets, such as Wisconsin Avenue and busy highways like Interstate 270, ensure you can conveniently reach your preferred destinations. Additionally, you can modify your rented vehicle by including a GPS to confidently maneuver the interconnected avenues, lanes, streets, drives, and freeways. Be aware of jaywalkers because pedestrians can cross mid-block as long as one of the adjacent intersections lacks traffic signals.
- Bethesda has morning traffic from around 7:30am while the evening jam starts at about 5pm. Interstate 270 can experience heavy congestion during rush hours as it links to Interstate 95. It is a good idea to stay indoors at these times since the jam extends to other major avenues and streets around the town center. The snowy conditions in winter require you to drive extra carefully to maintain control along the slick pathways.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Bethesda for $46 or less
- Book your rental car in Bethesda at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Bethesda are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average