Cheap Washington, D.C. electric car rentals from $33/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 4/21 and drop-off date of 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap electric car rentals in Washington, D.C.

These are the best prices for Apr 10 - 17.
Polestar 2 car
Polestar 2
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$33/day
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Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$33/day
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Ford Mustang Mach-E car
Ford Mustang Mach-E
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$33/day
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Tesla Model Y car
Tesla Model Y
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
$34/day
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Tesla Cybertruck car
Tesla Cybertruck
or similar Pickup truck
5
5
2/4
$64/day
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Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$56/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$33/day
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Chevrolet Bolt EUV car
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$35/day
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Tesla Model X car
Tesla Model X
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$58/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Washington, D.C. electric car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an electric car in Washington, D.C. with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an electric car in Washington, D.C.?

You should book your electric rental in Washington, D.C. around 64 days in advance to secure a below-average price. EV availability is more limited than gas cars, so booking early helps you access the best models, especially Teslas and other high-range options.

What is the cheapest electric car rental company in Washington, D.C.?

In the past year, some of the lowest prices for electric car rentals in Washington, D.C. were found with Turo ($4/day), Dollar ($15/day), and Thrifty ($15/day). Rates can vary by pick-up location, but airport-adjacent branches often offer competitive pricing.

Which electric car rental companies in Washington, D.C. have electric vehicle locations?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, Hertz (5.0, 334 reviews), Budget (5.4, 103 reviews) and Avis (6.1, 73 reviews) operates the most EV-ready rental locations in Washington, D.C.. This makes it easier to find an EV near Washington, D.C. airports, like Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Baltimore/Washington Airport.

Hertz
Hertz
Rated 5.0/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 5.4/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 6.1/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 3.1/10

What is the cheapest month to rent an electric car in Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month to rent an electric car in Washington, D.C. is typically September, when demand is lower and daily rates drop. The most expensive month is June, when travel peaks and EV rentals become harder to secure.

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Washington, D.C. electric car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

5.4

Fair

Read 37 reviews

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.7

4 locations in Washington, D.C.

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from$47/day

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 223 1418

Monday09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday09:00 - 16:45
Thursday09:00 - 16:45
Friday09:00 - 16:45
Saturday09:00 - 16:45
Sunday09:00 - 16:45
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5911 Blair Rd Nw

+1 202 882 1470

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00
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616 E Street Nw

+1 202 499 1200

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:45
Sunday09:00 - 16:45
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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 289 5374

Monday09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday09:00 - 16:45
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Friday09:00 - 16:45
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2.0 Poor

Ben, Dec 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Car smelled like cigarettes. Window button on the passenger side was broken. Car had “low engine oil” light on the entire time.

4.0 Mediocre

Adeline, Nov 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Pickup process was terrible. No cars available at the time I reserved. Had to wait and almost missed the event we were going to.

2.0 Poor

Sheree, Jul 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Able to book quickly but unfortunately I was charged for being an hour late when I waited for other cars to park and get checked in. No one accounted for my wait time.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Waited 45 minutes in line to pick up car. Only one attendant stuck with one customer. Should have had that customer fix there credit card issues and then get back in line instead of making 3 people wait 45 minutes for what should take 5 minutes

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great vehicle at a fairly reasonable price. Getting the vehicle wasn’t bad. Dropping it off was difficult. It was an urban location inside a parking garage. Signage was poor. Not enough designated spaces were available. Finally had to park in a non- designated spot after repeatedly circling, hoping something would open up.

2.0 Poor

Rachel, Oct 2022

KAYAK
They ran out of cars! And didn’t tell anyone so people waiting in line for hours.

1 out of 13

Hertz

5.0

Fair

Read 225 reviews
Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.1

5 locations in Washington, D.C.

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from$34/day

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 703 419 6300

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
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1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:45
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23540 Autopilot Dr

+1 703 471 6020

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 289 6084

Monday09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday09:00 - 16:45
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:45
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999 9th St Nw

+1 202 842 1541

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Reserved car. Got there and they had no car. Other customers had the same complaint. They overbooked

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Economy

KAYAK
Reserved a car on the app, went to pick it up at Union Station (in sub-zero temperatures of Washington DC) and they told us they had no cars. We were told this happens all the time. How is this permitted to continue?

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2025

Passenger van

KAYAK
Hertz did not have a 12-passenger van available at reservation date/time. I had eight family members, two in car seats, waiting to be picked up at 9:00 am, and I was told to leave and to return at noon to see if a van had become available. Then, they changed to “we’ll call you when one becomes available”. Offered a minivan or a Suburban in lieu, even though I told them I had nine passengers. Did not seek a van from another location. Said they could not refund me because I had pre-paid. Found another rental agency with a 12-passenger van at IAD and paid a premium for the rental, but wasn’t going to make my family wait until Hertz bothered to find a van. Complete ripoff, dishonest agency.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Person at counter was unclear about getting a transponder. I asked him if only certain lanes required a transponder and he didn't reply. The Jeep got terrible fuel economy and had a small rear cargo space for such a big car. There was insufficient signage to understand where to park the car to return it.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2025

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Website made it seem like I would be able to rent with a debit card at the desk, but I was refused a vehicle. Nobody could explain to me why this policy exists.

2.0 Poor

scott, Jul 2025

Commercial

KAYAK
Very Disappointing!! Huge waste of time and energy Requested REFUND, but I’m still getting charged, can anyone assist??

1 out of 75

Avis

6.1

Okay

Read 15 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.6

One location in Washington, D.C.

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from$57/day

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 887 4759

Monday09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday09:00 - 16:45
Thursday09:00 - 16:45
Friday09:00 - 16:45
Saturday09:00 - 16:45
Sunday09:00 - 16:45
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2.0 Poor

Cici, Aug 2025

Economy

KAYAK
It was unacceptable. I was not able to pick up the car due to mistakes made by the staff and was essentially told to resolve the issue myself and was not given any customer service in the slightest. I will never use this company and will actively tell others to avoid this company at all cost.

10.0 Wonderful

Thomas, Mar 2025

Economy

KAYAK
Everything worked out smoothly.

10.0 Wonderful

Diego, Oct 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Great experience 👏

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
We got there at the scheduled time and they did not have any cars! over 20 people waiting in line for their reservations and no cars. They shouldn't take a reservation if they don't have a car to rent.

1 out of 5

Dollar

3.1

Poor

Read 97 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

3.7

Comfort

3.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.2

Value for money

3.7

One location in Washington, D.C.

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from$33/day

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 866 434 2226

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Terrible. Plus I was double charged and now fighting to get my money back

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Super clean, nice new car, the only problem we had was one tire tiny. It was slow and air, besides that everything else was great.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

KAYAK
This would have been a good experience apart from two things: 1) the repeated pestering texts and e-mails insisting that I check in online in advance, which I tried to do but the system didn't work; and 2) HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I waited for over half an hour to speak to someone in India who was hard to understand and then in the end said she couldn't do anything to change my pick-up time because I had booked through a third party service, and gave me a non-functional phone number to try to reach the airport desk. What a pity. The car was fine and the airport pick-up staff were fine. But I will never use Dollar again because that company wouldn't let those people just do their job.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Good overall, smelled like smoke but got the job done. Didn’t give receipt via email as said

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Easy transaction pick up drop off Friendly staff Car needed (windows) needed better cleaning

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Worst experience I’ve been ever

1 out of 33

Thrifty

2.1

Poor

Read 60 reviews

Cleanliness

3.8

Comfort

3.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.1

Value for money

2.7

One location in Washington, D.C.

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Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 877 283 0898

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2026

Passenger van

KAYAK
Rented a transit van or similar passenger van, all they had was a minivan. Said the issue was on Kayak’s side, not there’s. I could rent a second vehicle to fit my party at current prices. Walked away with an eight passenger minivan for twelve people.

2.0 Poor

michael, Feb 2026

Open air all terrain

KAYAK
This location is an absolute nightmare. Read Google reviews all the same story. Bottom line you can’t rely on them to have a car for you when you get there. Doesn’t matter if you reserve well in advance and prepay. And when you finally get a car, I got mine with 16 percent gas left and the car reeked of marijuana. Do yourself a favor and do not rent from them.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
My flight was delayed by many hours. I was not able to get to the Thrifty counter before it closed. Although I kept Thrifty apprised of these delays thruout the evening, they still have not honored my request for a full refund. I will need to contact my credit card company to deal with this.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Terrible just horrible. Pickup and the laziness and rudeness from thrifty employees Got a car from garage felt like a dungeon. Guy didn’t even show me my car just told me to grab 1 of 2 black cars. I even asked her inspect it with me and he said he don’t do that. So I did best I could do to look at car in the poor lit area with no lights so I took off 4 hours later after coming back outside I notice a dent and body damage underneath passenger door on right side you wouldn’t be able to see in that garage. Thrifty customer service sucks to call and tell them this I eventually told the ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE with thrifty and made a case number with them regarding this Son of telling her what happened and everything that I drove a car literally from the garage to a place 30 miles away, walked that side and saw this damage I brought the car back the next day and told him about this and he said I had to do a report through Hertz so I told Hertz then they said there was a damaged before and I should’ve inspected it better This wasn’t my fault. I didn’t cause this damage. It was some employee inside the garage either when they drop the car off or took it somebody in there did it. Somebody needs to look at the video inside the garage of this car especially then look at the video before I left and see when I pulled out there’s gonna be damage on that car The employees there are lazy and incompetent and just sorry people at the Washington DC thrifty place. Somebody needs to tell management and corporate about thrifty through Hertz and how lazy and sorry their employees are Somebody inside that area with thrifty or somebody that took that car before I got it and place that car somebody calls that damage to that car and it was not me. I will never ever go through kayak again or third-party to get another vehicle. I’d rather go to enterprise or some other company y’all start party also help me as an electrical car. I didn’t want an electrical car. I wanted a gas car. I’ll never go through y’all’s company ever again. This was the worst experience that I’ve ever had.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact

KAYAK
The Thrifty staff at pickup were super rude, ignored us at the desk, and were very rude when asking for a deposit card and extra $200 payments tot take the rental we already paid for. They were not at all kind or helpful in explaining the process and were annoyed that we were even there. They were not all al helpful when our rental blew a flat tire and wanted to charge us $700 to toe us back to the airport. The tow would not take us to our air B&B to get our belongings which is 2 hours from the airport. They would only tow us back to the airport to miss the entire friends wedding so we can exchange the car and drive all the way back to our rental house to pick up our belongings. The car did not have a spare tire or my roadside items. 0/10 would not rent with Thrifty again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
$60 was added to the bill than another $40 at drop off for a total of just over $100 extra in hidden charges by Thrifty. Will not use again

1 out of 20

554 travelers who rented a car in Washington, D.C. gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

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Average price

Good deal

Hertz
$46/day
$36/day

FAQs about renting an electric car in Washington, D.C.

  • Which car rental companies offer electric vehicles in Washington, D.C.?

    Several major rental companies in Washington, D.C. offer electric vehicles, but availability can vary depending on the pickup location and season.
    Companies that frequently offer EV rentals include:

    1. Hertz
    2. Thrifty
    3. Dollar
    4. Provider's pick
    5. Turo

    For the best selection, it’s recommended to search early and enable the Electric filter when browsing on KAYAK.

  • How much does it cost to rent an electric car in Washington, D.C.?

    The daily cost of renting an electric car in Washington, D.C. depends on the rental company, the model you choose, the season, and how early you book. Based on recent KAYAK pricing data, the average daily rate for electric car rentals in Washington, D.C. is $46, compared to $59 for standard gas cars.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Average price: $4 – $288 per day

    Prices may fluctuate, so it’s always best to check your travel dates directly on KAYAK for real-time rates.

  • Which is the most popular car rental agency for electric vehicles in Washington, D.C.?

    Based on real user feedback on KAYAK, Hertz leads the way in EV-ready rental locations across Washington, D.C., offering travelers convenient access to electric cars near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). With 5 locations throughout Washington, D.C., Hertz is easily accessible for travelers.

  • Which local Washington, D.C. hotels have an EV charging station?

    Several hotels in Washington, D.C. offer on-site EV charging for guests. Popular choices include Washington Plaza Hotel, Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall By IHG and The Watergate Hotel, all of which provide charging points. When booking accommodation, check the “EV charger” filter on KAYAK to find hotels that fit your needs.

  • What are the most popular electric cars to rent in Washington, D.C.?

    Travelers often choose EVs that are simple to park, have reliable battery performance, and support fast charging throughout the city.
    Some of the most rented electric cars on KAYAK include:
    • Tesla Model 3
    • Chevrolet Bolt EUV
    • Polestar 2

  • What is the average cost of renting an electric car for a week in Washington, D.C.?

    On average, you can expect to pay between $34 and $215 per week for a standard electric vehicle in Washington, D.C..

Everything you need to know for your electric car rental in Washington, D.C.