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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Kensington

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Kensington for $47 or less
  • Book your rental car in Kensington at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Luxury rental cars in Kensington are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Kensington

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kensington?

    On average a rental car in Kensington costs $48 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 Kensington found in the last 2 weeks is $48.

  • How much is gas price in Kensington?

    The average gas price in Kensington is $3.55 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $43 and $57, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Kensington?

    Luxury (Ford Expedition or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Kensington.

  • Which car rental companies are at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.

  • Which car rental companies are at Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Baltimore/Washington airport is Hertz.

  • Which car rental companies are at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Reagan-National airport include Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and National.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington airport to off-airport locations include NextCar, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Avis, Alamo, and National.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Kensington?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Kensington?

    A Luxury car rental in Kensington costs $51 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Kensington?

    A Standard car rental in Kensington costs $60 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Kensington?

    A Premium car rental in Kensington costs $104 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Kensington?

    On average a rental car in Kensington costs $335 per week ($48 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Kensington?

    On average a rental car in Kensington costs $1,435 per month ($48 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Kensington?

    Most car rental providers in Kensington offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Kensington, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Kensington?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 0 car rental agencies in Kensington.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Kensington?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Kensington?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Kensington so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Kensington car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Best rated

3 locations in Kensington

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Locations in Kensington

11201 Veirs Mill Rd

+1 301 929 8228

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

11760b Parklawn Dr

+1 301 770 0037

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

12102 Georgia Ave Unit B

+1 301 946 8700

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2.0 Poor

Alexander, Apr 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
No truck available.

2.0 Poor

Baturalp, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I did not like anything at all

Cons:

They did not have any cars on the day of our reservation even though we booked our car in advance. The whole point of reservations is to book a car and time slot. They should not do over bookings and inform us in the case of car unavailability so that we can arrange our plans accordingly.

5.6 Fair

Steven, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Pick-up took an hour. Company is definitely a pandemic profiteer in several respects, one example being their toll policy. Many toll booths only accept E-Z Pass and not cash so the license plate is charged, Enterprise will charge the customer additional fees in addition to the customer paying the toll. I explained were I was going to staff (inter-state) and received no mention of this. I also informed them that I did not own a car and have not driven since the pandemic started. I should have been updated on current procedures concerning tolls. Enterprise is definitely not be my first choice in the future.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

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Brooke Morris and Nadir Jackson are extremely professional and helpful. We will return to this Enterprise location because of them. Thank you for employing such a competent and pleasant staff at the 11201 Veirs Mill Road, Wheaton MD location.

1 out of 2

NextCar

3 locations in Kensington

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10915 Georgia Avenue

+1 301 625 8500

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

11411 Rockville Pike

+1 301 738 2300

Opening times not available

5501 Nicholson Lane

+1 301 738 2300

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff wasn't outright rude at least.

Cons:

I rented the car for two days. Once I showed up, the staffer said that the rental would have to be for three days, since the car rental place was closed on Monday. He also mentioned it when going over all the other terms of the rental; if I wasn't paying attention I wouldn't have noticed it. When I protested and said that we had agreed for two days, the staffer shrugged and said it wasn't their problem. The staffer wasn't rude or unprofessional, he just didn't care.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing did not rent car

Cons:

Not clear on their policies

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
The ride was really smooth and comfortable. Gas mileage was good, overall a excellent value.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car of my choice was available.

Cons:

I'd sooner rent a horse and buggy before ever I rent a car from this place again! On the web page I reserved the vehicle I selected and paid for collision damage coverage for the two days that I was renting the vehicle but when I got onsite I was told that the rental car company did NOT accept the coverage sold on their website unless it covered 30 DAYS! For a 2-day rental that is clearly ridiculous. Since my credit card benefits did not include the collision damage coverage and my own insurance coverage deductible was not LESS THAN $500 (which is pretty much the industry standard deductible for an automobile insurance policy) I was FORCED to take the rental car company collision damage insurance coverage for an additional $48 which cost was twice what I had already paid for the collision damage insurance coverage that was sold on the web page when I reserved the car on the website that they REFUSED to accept. Further, they took an additional $150 "deposit" to cover any incidentals like gas and cleaning after I returned the vehicle. Their cleaning fee is $100. While on my trip, upon arrival at my destination, I accidently dropped the key fob between the seats and reached down to recover it, where I discovered trash including food particles and a receipt from some chicken shack somewhere in Alabama dated a week before I got the car that had obviously been overlooked when the rental car company claims they "cleaned and disinfected" the vehicle before I took possession! So much for their "COVID" protective measures touted on signs posted all over their car lot! Fearing that the trash would be used by the rental car company as an excuse to steal a $100 cleaning fee from me I've kept it so that I can present it as evidence in court should they try to cheat me out of that money too! Oh, and the collision damage insurance that I bought on their website that they didn't accept I found out is non-refundable once the trip starts! Of course, I found out about this after I went to pick up the rental and got on the road because I had to depart immediately to keep my scheduled business appointments. I was already starting my trip an hour late because of the last minute changes by the rental car company. Overall, I'd rate both the car rental company and the website collision damage insurance company "R"! And the "R" is for a big RIPOFF! The CDW fee that I paid was essentially unearned as it provided no real coverage! And, the deceptive manner in which the car rental forces you to accept their overpriced CDW coverage I'm sure must violate some rule of law or at the very least is unethical! BUYER BEWARE!! BETTER STILL ... BUYER, JUST USE ANOTHER SERVICE, ONE THAT YOU CAN TRUST!!!! THE LIES AND DECEPTIONS WITH THESE COMPANIES STARTED THE MOMENT I LANDED ON THEIR WEB PAGE! I'VE RENTED CARS IN A DOZEN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ON 5 DIFFERENT CONTINENTS AND NEVER HAD ANYTHING REMOTELY CLOSE TO THIS SCAM HAPPEN TO ME BEFORE! "NEVERMORE"!

3.9 Poor

Andres, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Pick-up was the slowest I have experienced in over 30 years renting cars. Only 2 people ahead of us, but we were there for almost 1 hour! The car was dirty and smelled heavily to cigarette. It was cheap, though

1 out of 2

Avis

2 locations in Kensington

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11711 Parklawn Drive

+1 301 984 4180

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

5151 Pooks Hill Road

+1 301 828 1124

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The counter attendant, Victor, is very good. Professional and courteous.

3.2 Poor

Andres, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly and pickup/drop off was convenient and quick.

Cons:

The rental car I was given was an absolute disgrace. It was not cleaned, much less sanitized. It was a cheap tin can Kia that shook on the highway if you drove over 60mph. I did not feel safe at all. When I booked on Kayak, I saw I could get an SUV for just $1 more, but when I asked at the Avis counter they told me it would be an additional $20. I will not rent from Avis again with the condition of the unsanitary and unsafe car I was given. Very disappointed.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Liked the location and the car. Disliked limited staffing, but the person working the front desk, Victor, was really good.

10.0 Wonderful

Gerald, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Great staff. Made two-day rental very easy.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2021

KAYAK
Easiest process ever. I didn’t catch the employer’s name. But he was very helpful and easy to work with. Would definitely rent a car here again.

1 out of 2

Budget

Cheapest deal
Most popular

2 locations in Kensington

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11711 Parklawn Drive

+1 240 221 2640

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

5151 Pooks Hill Road

+1 301 828 1126

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Only one person working so long line

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
It was very good. Bethesda Marriot very easy. The representative there was very good. Do not remember his name.

10.0 Wonderful

SM, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Helpful staff, car was ready, not wait time and car was the size promised and clean.

Cons:

Nothing

1 out of 1

30 travelers who rented a car in Kensington gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8

Car rental locations in or near Kensington

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Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Luxury

Average price

$48/day

Good deal

$47/day

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