Car rental in Washington, D.C., United States

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Renting a car in Washington, D.C.: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyBudget
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily priceRs21,557
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Washington, D.C. will set you back around Rs21,557 per day or Rs150,024 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Washington, D.C. is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car rental companies in Washington, D.C. are currently Hertz and Budget.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington, D.C. is currently May.
On average, around Rs150,024. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Washington, D.C. is Rs74,610.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C. for a whole month is Rs389,511. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Washington, D.C., choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Washington, D.C. that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Washington, D.C..
Most places – Washington, D.C. included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is Rs11,799 per day. The average price per day is around Rs20,067.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Budget, Dollar and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Washington, D.C..