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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Downtown?

For the best savings on car rentals in Downtown, make your reservation 78 days before pickup. The average price then is just $75/day—about 27% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 6.3/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 19 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown is February where you can expect to pay $82/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Downtown is July ($119/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

$97

February

$82

March

$97

April

$99

May

$112

June

$113

July

$119

August

$117

September

$84

October

$100

November

$105

December

$104

Which car rental company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Free2Move and Hertz have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.3
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Avis

6.1
Okay
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.1
Fair
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Easirent

1 location

Thrifty

2.2
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Overall

2.2

Pick-up/drop-off

2.2

Value

2.6

Free2Move

2 locations

NextCar

1 location

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 23, 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Downtown however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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