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Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from $20

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in District of Columbia?

January

$50

February

$50

March

$59

April

$57

May

$58

June

$58

July

$61

August

$60

September

$53

October

$63

November

$61

December

$63

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in District of Columbia

There are, in total, 14,767 car rental locations in District of Columbia that are operated by 285 companies. In the past week, Small is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: $22/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from District of Columbia rental providers:

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Small

$47 - $96

All Car Types

$71 - $113

To rent a Small in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $61/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Small in District of Columbia (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$96/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Small saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $65/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in District of Columbia (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$99/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Medium saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $87/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Large in District of Columbia (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$107/day). In fact, September is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Large saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $76/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in District of Columbia (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$94/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a SUV saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $127/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Van in District of Columbia (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$173/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Van is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $86/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck in District of Columbia (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$344/day). In fact, February is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Pickup Truck saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Luxury in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $87/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in District of Columbia (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$104/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Luxury saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of $114/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible in District of Columbia (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$143/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a Convertible is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Avis

6.6
Okay
104 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.9

Budget

6.3
Okay
195 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.8
Fair
440 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Alamo

7.9
Good
43 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
76 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

National

8.7
Very good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

Dollar

2.0
Poor
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Thrifty

2.0
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in District of Columbia recently found.

Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in District of Columbia?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a rental car in District of Columbia. The best deal a user found was for $26/day from Getaround, booked on Oct. 1.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in District of Columbia?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in District of Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($25/day), Avis ($33/day), and Hertz ($53/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in District of Columbia?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and Priceless (9.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in District of Columbia.

What are gas prices like in District of Columbia?

The average gas price in District of Columbia is $4.16/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $50 and $72 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a week from Hertz?

Hertz is one of the top picks in District of Columbia. They can have you in a rental car for about $384 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in District of Columbia for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in District of Columbia it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 36%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in District of Columbia?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from District of Columbia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?

Getaround currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 77% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in District of Columbia. Typically, a monthly car rental in District of Columbia can be found for $1,644. You can find car rental deals to be on average $55 a day.

Luxury car rentals in District of Columbia

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in District of Columbia from the best rental car providers in the country.

Van rentals in District of Columbia

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for District of Columbia van rentals.
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