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Cheap Van Rentals in Washington, D.C.
| Minivan | $91/day |
| Passenger van | $174/day |
Top Tips for Renting a Van in Washington, D.C.
- Travelers will have three airport rental locations in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) are the optional locations to acquire Washington DC van rentals. DCA is the closest to the city, located about six miles away. Rental counters of agencies like Alamo and Enterprise are on Level 1 of airport Parking 1. Rentals counters at IAD are along Autopilot Drive, with a shuttle available to offer free transport to and from the airport. SIXT, Dollar, and Avis are some of the main providers at IAD. Alternatively, travelers can also rent a van from the car rental facility at BWI from providers like Budget, National, and Thrifty.
- If you’re traveling to Washington with a group of friends, colleagues, or family, consider renting a van. Vans are a good option as they are spacious and save you money since they eliminate the need for multiple rental vehicles and come at affordable rates. It is also easy to keep track of your travel group when you move around in one rental van, unlike if you move in multiple vehicles.
- Driving Washington DC van rentals in the downtown area can be difficult for a visitor. The streets change direction frequently, so you can easily confuse directions. We recommend mapping your route before heading out or getting GPS on your van rental to help with navigation. Also, almost all roads have automated red light cameras, so adhere to driving rules and speed limits to avoid incurring hefty fines.
- Avoid getting caught on Washington roads during the rush hours. The traffic congestion starts from 6 am to around 10 am and then again from 4 pm to 7 pm. The congestion is worse on days like Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Avoid Interstates 70 and 95 completely during the rush hours. Instead, use alternatives like Highways 270, 295, and 395 to reach your destination. Washington experiences one of the worst road congestion taking about 10 minutes to drive a couple of blocks.
- 25% of our users found a van rental in Washington, D.C. for $86 or less
- Book your van rental in Washington, D.C. at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- September is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Washington, D.C., with prices around $106 per day. The most expensive month is November, with average prices of $172 per day.
FAQs About Renting a Van in Washington, D.C.
Where is the best car rental location in Washington to rent vans?
Airport rental locations are a more convenient option to rent vans in Washington. In particular, Washington Dulles International Airport is most preferable since it is the largest airport in the city, receiving most of the international flights to Washington. Moreover, companies like Hertz and Budget at IAD operate 24/7, so you can pick up Washington DC van rentals from IAD anytime. Alternatively, travelers can rent vans from DAC airport, which is closer to downtown Washington, unlike IAD.
What is the most reliable van brand to rent in Washington?
Ford, in particular the Ford Transit van, is very popular among renters in Washington and also one you can rely upon for all your travel needs. Ford vans are popular among the vehicle fleet of many rental agencies in Washington DC. However, we recommend booking your Ford van rental early in advance so that availability of the same can be guaranteed when you arrive.
Where are the best places to park in Washington?
Downtown has limited and expensive parking options, with metered street parking only available for up to 2h. Since Washington DC has an efficient Metro transport system, we recommend not heading into the city center with your van rental. It's best to park your van at one of the parking lots at the Metro stations, then board the Metro to the city center. Parking at the Metro station will cost a daily fee of around $5 on average, which is the most affordable parking option in the city. Colonial Parking and Laz Parking are other parking options to consider in town.
How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?
KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a van rental cost in Washington, D.C.?
On average a van rental in Washington, D.C. costs $121 per day.
How much does it cost to rent a van for a week in Washington, D.C.?
On average a van in Washington, D.C. costs $848 per week ($121 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a van long term for a month in Washington, D.C.?
On average a van in Washington, D.C. costs $3,636 per month ($848 per week) to rent.
Washington, D.C. Van Rental Company Reviews
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Good
140 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.6
9 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly and car was really clean.Cons:
The location is not where it says it is so I had to look around for it. Gotta update the address.8.0 Very good
Jan 2021
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Instructions for when we return the car. (There was no one present, we never had any proper instruction on how to retrn the car, where to park, leave the keys etc10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Great car - thank you! Friendly representatives too!9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
Pros:
Easy to pick it up, drop it off,Cons:
The "needs maintenance" announcement always turned on when I started the car - very annoyingAvis
6.5
Okay
171 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.9
6 locations in Washington, D.C.
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Cons:
Great service! Friendly staff! Gave me a free upgrade since there was going to be a snow storm and they wanted me to stay safe!10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Friendly and efficient staff both in Washington and Queens.Cons:
Nothing.2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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I had to wait an hour outside after arriving on time for my pickup. Once I was inside the agent was awful: rude, unaccommodating, eager to stick me with a pickup truck. What is the point of reserving a particular kind of car if I'm just given what's available after the small car I needed and requested is nowhere to be found, nor, as I was told, is a particular kind of car even guaranteed? I drove the SUV I was given as little as possible while I had it because it was nearly impossible to park it in the city.Cons:
Customer service, wait time, availability, respecting the reservation that i had made.Budget
6.2
Okay
344 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.4
6 locations in Washington, D.C.
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Sep 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
6.0 Okay
Jan 2021
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Pick up and drop off was not easy especially drop off. It’s in a mall and I have no idea where is car returns. I haven’t given any directions, all I have is the address. No signs whatsoever about car returns. I have to park in the mall and go around asking people. I found there office inside the mall and the lady said I can park anywhere in the mall. The lady wasn’t friendly. I’m not super happy about the drop off part but the price and car were great.Cons:
Better communication towards pickups and drop off locations and more instructions.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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They didn't have any cars, despite me having (and confirming) a reservation.Hertz
5.5
Fair
717 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.6
6 locations in Washington, D.C.
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
Alamo
7.8
Good
94 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in Washington, D.C.
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Pick up was great. Drop off slow. Car smelled like smoke6.0 Okay
Jan 2021
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The car drove nicely and didn’t have any critical issues. The originally confirmed price (NOT what we were charged in the end) was wonderful.Cons:
We were hit with a $436.59 ‘’inner city fee’’ despite dropping off where confirmed by our desk agent in Atlanta. At that meeting as well, we waited over two hours as Thrifty, Hertz, and one additional rental company were all required to wait in the same line for two agents. Finally, our windshield wipers did not work on timed settings. During the hours of rain we experienced from Atlanta to New York City, our only option was to hold down the trigger manually.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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All good.Cons:
Specific vehicle availability--I requested a SUV but ended up with a minivan.3.6 Poor
Nov 2020
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We booked the car for 8:30am. We got there, the car was not ready. They tried to give us an upgrade of a V8 for a long trip when I booked an economical car. We then had to wait 45 mins for a car to arrive. It had tire pressure issues. They filled with air and said it was fine. We got down the road 5 mins and a warning light came on. We then had to find another Alamo to switch out the car which took another 40 mins as they had to do the paperwork and clean the car. 11am we were finally in the road for a 12 hour trip This is totally unacceptable10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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Everything was smooth and easy. Car was very clean.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Incredibly friendly staff, made me feel comfortable and welcome.National
9.1
Wonderful
18 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.5
3 locations in Washington, D.C.
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Tia was really helpful and easy going.Cons:
Nothing, again, Tia was fabulous6.4 Okay
Nov 2018
Pros:
Manager at airport location was able to accommodate our reservationCons:
We were called a week in advance that our pick up location inDC would be closed that we needed to go to union station to pick up rental. However, after getting an Uber to union station, that office was closed too. Then we had to get another Uber to the Ronald Reagan airport. So more Uber drives. Very late start to our drive to Virginia.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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I booked at a place that was off the airport and they worked with me to get the car at the airport. Very nice and professional people.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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Great service, great truck9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2016
Pros:
I ordered a pickup truck and actually was given my choice of the ones they had on site, not just the one selected for me. Staff was friendly, courtesy and very helpful.Cons:
National does not pick up or drop off customers before or after rental, so you are responsible for arriving here and getting back on your own accord.9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2016
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Front desk staff was really nice and pleasant.Cons:
I didn't enjoy the car I drove. But that isn't the fault of Kayak.Thrifty
6.6
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.3
One location in Washington, D.C.
Dollar
3.0
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
3.7
Comfort
3.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.0
Value for money
3.7
2 locations in Washington, D.C.
Kyte
8.7
Very good
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2 locations in Washington, D.C.
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Washington, D.C.
Elita Rent A Car
4.0
Mediocre
No reviews available
2 locations in Washington, D.C.
keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Washington, D.C.
12 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
100, M Street SE, Suite 525
+1 201 555 5555
50, Massachusetts Ave. NE
+1 818 966 3327
705, G street Southwest
+1 844 543 7332
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2 locations in Washington, D.C.
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One location in Washington, D.C.
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2600 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington
+1 703 838 1666
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Washington, D.C. Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| Car types | Minivan |
| Rental locations | 52 |
| Airport locations | 28 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |