District of Columbia car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in District of Columbia

Economy$24/day
Compact$30/day
Intermediate$25/day
Standard$27/day
Minivan$35/day
Full-size SUV$40/day
Premium$44/day
Luxury$56/day
Compact SUV$18/day
Intermediate SUV$34/day
Standard SUV$35/day
Supplier choice$43/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Car rental locations in District of Columbia

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  • free2move

    Free2Move car rental locations in District of Columbia

    11 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in District of Columbia

    9 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in District of Columbia

    6 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in District of Columbia

    6 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in District of Columbia

    6 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in District of Columbia

    3 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car rental locations in District of Columbia

    2 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in District of Columbia

    2 Locations

  • elitarent

    Elita Rent A Car car rental locations in District of Columbia

    2 Locations

  • kyte

    Kyte car rental locations in District of Columbia

    2 Locations

  • national

    National car rental locations in District of Columbia

    2 Locations

  • advance

    Advance Car And Truck Rental car rental locations in District of Columbia

    1 Location

Good to know

Most popular agency

Dollar

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

$61/day

Good deal

$46/day

When to book a rental car in District of Columbia

Average daily price per month
Rental car prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for renting a car in District of Columbia

  • Washington Dulles International Airport car rental is one of the most convenient places to rent a car in the District of Columbia. This is the principal point of entrance for foreign visitors to the city. The primary District of Columbia car rental companies having airport counters includes Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, and Avis. All these car rental counters are located in the Terminal Baggage Claim Area at Door 2 and 4, either Curb 2C or Curb 2D. For convenient booking, consider online booking by KAYAK which will save much time compared to physical booking.
  • The ease of using car rentals in the District of Columbia decreases dramatically during public holidays when the city hosts festivals such as Frozen Fest, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. During this period, the city receives many visitors from across the United States. As a result, significant traffic disruptions ensue. Several important roadways, including those north of Florida Avenue, Rock Creek Park Street, and west of North Capitol Street, experience considerable traffic. You will likely take longer than normal to reach your location with your rented car.
  • Driving a rental car in the District of Columbia during the rush hours that last from 7 to 9 in the morning and 4 to 6 in the evening is something that should be avoided. Most of the main roads heading to the city experience heavy traffic flow which might cause delays in reaching the final destination. When driving on congested routes like Interstate 495, the Anacostia Freeway, MacArthur Boulevard, and Connecticut Avenue, stay calm and drive cautiously. Many pedestrians and bicycles cross these streets without looking for approaching vehicles.
  • The type of rental car best for you will depend on the number of passengers and pieces of luggage you intend to transport inside the city. If you are traveling alone with two pieces of luggage, consider taking an Economy car. An intermediate SUV is an ideal option to rent if you are traveling with five persons and three pieces of luggage. Choose Luxury car rentals if you are traveling with five people and five pieces of luggage.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in District of Columbia for $46 or less
  • Book your rental car in District of Columbia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in District of Columbia are around 36% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Full-size rental cars in District of Columbia are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in District of Columbia