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Cheap car rentals in Crystal City (Arlington)
| Economy | $45/day |
| Compact | $37/day |
| Intermediate | $33/day |
| Standard | $35/day |
| Full-size | $36/day |
| Minivan | $68/day |
| Full-size SUV | $57/day |
| Luxury | $48/day |
| Pickup truck | $41/day |
| Supplier choice | $26/day |
| Compact SUV | $38/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $44/day |
| Standard SUV | $49/day |
Crystal City (Arlington) car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.4
Very good
591 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.9
One location in Crystal City
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
Cons:
I rented a midsize suv such as the RAV 4. Alamo initially offered a small mitsubishi "suv" at the garage. I declined and they provided an "upgrade" to a chevy equinox...another compact suv nice car but one class lower than the midsize billed. Very nice staff, but that was wrong.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Very friendly agent, great car.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
Pros:
Absolutely nothing.Cons:
I didn't get to rent the car because after calling Alamo multiple times to confirm policies, I spent 30$ taking an Uber to the airport only to be told I had been given wrong information and they would not rent me the car. It nearly cost me a night of my vacation and I ultimately had to borrow a car at great inconvenience to a family member. Will never ever use Alamo again.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Staff was very capable and able to accommodate a larger vehicle based on our needs on the spot.Budget
6.7
Okay
239 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Crystal City
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8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
Payless
5.8
Fair
108 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.7
One location in Crystal City
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Clean carCons:
Difficult to find staff at dc airport - mixed with Avis and others2.4 Poor
Oct 2020
Pros:
Absolutely nothing - The entire experience was a nightmare.Cons:
The car they initially rented to me was broken and required software updates. There were no tenants around to help. I received my second car over an hour later and was unhappy with it due to the car being uncomfortable and full of blind spots (it was different than what I rented as well -- and definitely not any sort of an upgrade or similar to what I rented). The second car they gave me had a bald tire and I experienced a blow out less than 300 feet from the garage door in the driveway leading to/from the rental location. And then they charged me for the blow out.4.8 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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Long wait. Excessive and repeated attempts at upselling despite telling them I wasn’t interested2.8 Poor
Sep 2020
Pros:
I was able to get a different call after all the warning lights on my first car came on.Cons:
People working at the airport were not helpful at all; the payless call center foes not exist; no one gave me a copy of my contract after I left the airport to get my car; no one at avis or budget rental could find my contract - I had to drive to a special payless location to find someone who could look up my contract.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2020
Cons:
The cancellation policy was unclear when making the booking. It was unclear how to report the dents I located on the car before I drove away. I paid the DAILY rate, picked up the car at noon, and indicated initially I would return at 9PM. When I inquired about returning the car the next morning instead (4th of July in DC, all the access points to highways were closed to it was extremely difficult to get to the airport), they told me I had to pay a $65 extension fee even though I had paid the equivalent of 24 hours.6.0 Okay
Jun 2020
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There wasn’t anyone to receive the car at drop off and they didn’t check in the car.Thrifty
5.4
Fair
168 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
5.4
One location in Crystal City
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Cons:
Did not get any email after returning the card, The guy at the airport told me I will get an email. Still waiting2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
The drop off worked well.Cons:
Terrible pick up at national airport. Waited in line for 4 hours. So, Thrifty rented out way too many cars with far too few staff. There were only 2 persons at the counter and frequently one would leave - reasons unknown. Then AFTER finally getting to the counter, we had to wait ANOTHER 45 MINUTES for our vehicle to be ready. THEN, while driving on our leg from Washington to Nashville (1st day of trip to Dallas), we got a low tire pressure warning. Stopped immediately, called Thrifty, waiting on and off hold for almost 2 hours - only to be hung up on in the end. Had to fend for ourselves and by the grace of god only, reached our destination. Never rent again from Thrifty, ever.Dollar
4.8
Mediocre
462 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.0
One location in Crystal City
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8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Very good
62 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
7.8
3 locations in Crystal City
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Reserved a mini-van online and called Enterprise support to confirm that mini-van will be available that weekend. They assured that either mini-van or something similar will be available that weekend. Then got a call a day before that they couldn't guarantee the vehicle that I wanted. I ended up getting a small SUV. Very disappointing!Cons:
This car company doesn't seemed to guarantee a vehicle you reserve online. I went through couple Enterprise rental location and both couldn't provide mini-van or large SUV.8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
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It would have been better if the attendant located my reservation with the reservation number as opposed to scanning my drivers license. It would have saves 30 minutes.9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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All was easy!Cons:
The price was high compared to rental prices I’ve experienced before. It was a big chunk of our weekend expense.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Nothing it was outstanding I really appreciate you all9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff friendly. Easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
Bit of a line up at 9 when it opened so took 30 minutes to get the car.10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
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Staff at Crystal City location very nice and helpful. Car was great, super comfortable, and the price was fantastic.Sixt
7.7
Good
35 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
8.0
One location in Crystal City
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
Avis
6.5
Okay
96 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.3
2 locations in Crystal City
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
5.2 Fair
Apr 2020
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Yes2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Not lying about the price5.2 Fair
Oct 2019
Pros:
Staff was friendlyCons:
Decreases wait times in the line, clean cars and more value in the per day rental price given the add ons6.0 Okay
Sep 2019
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The agent at the DCA Avis rental was very polite, friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, we were given a vehicle with the cruise control not working and had a 15hour drive to Florida due to airports closures/hurricane Dorian. We tried contacting customer service various times and no one could helpCons:
Avis should care about their customers and have better serviceE-Z Rent-A-Car
5.6
Fair
30 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.3
One location in Crystal City
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
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notify whether it's cancelable or not7.6 Good
May 2019
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The car smelled like body odor7.6 Good
Sep 2018
Pros:
Car was nice and clean. People were niceCons:
Awkward meeting point for off airport pickup. Pretty slow process vs some of the name brands3.2 Poor
Mar 2018
Pros:
The car was pretty clean and drove decently. There were no major dents or scratches.Cons:
Pick up was done with an agent that was a bit less than friendly. The car was in desperate need of an oil change and tune-up. Drop off was even worse! The man that did The Returned was abrupt and barely willing to help me in any way with my luggage or anything else. The woman who was driving the shuttle for me back to the airport insisted that I get out in spite of the cold weather and walk so that she didn't have to be inconvenienced by dropping me off at the normal stop. It was cold, I was hauling three pieces of luggage and it only made my experience that much worse! One of the three gentlemen who were on the shuttle who have been picked up at the stop (and had waited far longer than they had expected) called this service "not so ez" car rental. I now understand why he called it that. I won't rent with this service again.2.0 Poor
Feb 2018
Cons:
Our airplane was slightly delayed but still arrived before midnight which is when E-Z rent-A-car closes. But for whatever reason they decided to close at 11PM, before we even landed, which left us stranded and looking for an available car rental at the airport when all other agencies were closing soon. Fortunately we did find one but ended up spending nearly 7 times as much for the car. I have half a mind to file a complaint with the BBB and get EZ to pay for this since it's their fault we were left in that situation. I will NEVER rent a car with them again.2.0 Poor
Feb 2018
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Nothing, EZ rental seems like a scam did not pick up rentalCons:
They do not properly inform customers and try to add hidden charges.National
8.0
Very good
11 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
One location in Crystal City
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
The calculation at the end was wrong. The person at national fixed it on the spot.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
Pros:
Got a luxury coupe so that was a very pleasant surprise. Fast ride and felt just right for our vacation.Cons:
When I was first choosing a ride, I was told the car had apple CarPlay, but it in fact did not have that so putting on my navigation was a bit difficult at first but we made it work. I got the 2018 q60 3.0t awd.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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They had my car ready with no delays. Car was perfect10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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We were able to find a large.SUV at the last minute for our trip at a great rate that also included insurance.8.0 Very good
Apr 2022
Hertz
4.6
Mediocre
11 reviewsCleanliness
5.1
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.8
Value for money
4.1
One location in Crystal City
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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I'm still fuming. At 5 pm the night before my early morning departure on a one way 600-mile road trip, Hertz in Arlington called me to say that they did not have an SUV for me to rent. No car at all, no help finding a replacement and barely an apology. Terrible, terrible service. I am still shocked.Cons:
Hertz could have made it right. The last-minute rental I was lucky to find from Budget cost almost triple the price, but I had no options. Hertz customer service offered a weak apology and a $50 voucher for my next rental. Very, very poor effort. I expected better from Hertz. Never again!9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
Yes, Mike, the Hertz attendant was very good.Cons:
Not sure.2.8 Poor
Oct 2017
Pros:
The worst first experience.Cons:
Waited 3 1/2 hrs for a vehicle at hotel after reserving 48 hrs prior on Kayak.com. Sent me to airport location that couldn’t help because you have to have a round trip ticket. I live locally. Then the agent at the initial location calls me back saying he had a vehicle. Had to take the shuttle from airport back to the hotel. I wasted a total of 5hrs and still didn’t leave with a vehicle. I walked over to Enterprise and was in and out in 10 mins. By the way, if you are paying with a debit card Hertz runs a credit checks but they do not tell you this. This will ding your credit score. Enterprise takes a deposit for the vehicle and refunds it back.8.4 Very good
Nov 2016
Pros:
Like that pick up and drop off is easy because you just use the hotel valetCons:
Basic car, I've gotten cars with better features and upgrades from other companies2.0 Poor
Jul 2016
Pros:
NothingCons:
First, it was hard to find the location of Herz. I reserved the car for 8 and arrived at 9:15. The lady at the counter said I'm late so I can not rent the car. I called Herz and reserved for 10 a.m.. She wouldn't let me rent the car, saying that they are low on cars, but she gives other people their keys. I asked her to reserve a car for me at the airport. She reserved for me the most expensive car. My initial reservation was $120. She reserved for me for $300+. At the end I rented from enterprise. Enterprise has excellent customer service.9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2016
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Customer service was excellent and agent was very helpful and diligent.Cons:
Car was not washed before pick upKyte
8.7
Very good
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One location in Crystal City
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | SUV |
Average price | $76/day |
Good deal | $67/day |
When to book a rental car in Crystal City, Arlington
Top tips for renting a car in Crystal City, Arlington
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Crystal City for $67 or less.
- Book your rental car in Crystal City at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Intermediate rental cars in Crystal City are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- February is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Crystal City, with prices around $41/day. June, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $81/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Arlington, look for deals in Court House, where daily prices are around $73/day.
FAQs about renting a car in Crystal City (Arlington)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Crystal City?
On average a rental car in Crystal City costs $76 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Arlington neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, AVIS in Court House is the cheapest car rental location in Arlington. It is located at 3206 10th Street North.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Crystal City?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($36/day) in Crystal City was found at AVIS, 1100 South Hayes Street.
What is the best rental car company in Crystal City?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Crystal City is DOLLAR (4.1, 125 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Crystal City?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
What is the most popular rental car type in Crystal City?
SUV is the most frequently booked rental car type in Crystal City.
How much does a SUV car rental cost in Crystal City?
A SUV car rental in Crystal City costs $65 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Crystal City?
On average a rental car in Crystal City costs $529 per week ($76 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Crystal City?
On average a rental car in Crystal City costs $2,267 per month ($76 per day).