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Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from C$ 45

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 2/1 and drop-off date of 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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District of Columbia car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 88

Cheapest price per day

C$ 45

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in District of Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 December 2024.

January

C$ 57

February

C$ 59

March

C$ 72

April

C$ 77

May

C$ 87

June

C$ 90

July

C$ 95

August

C$ 72

September

C$ 67

October

C$ 76

November

C$ 70

December

C$ 73

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 20 December 2024.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can rent in District of Columbia this past week from 17,154 rental locations out of 330 rental agencies. Prices for a District of Columbia medium car rental start from C$ 45/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 45+

Compact

Compact

C$ 45+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 45+

Standard

Standard

C$ 46+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 50+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 78+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 83+

Premium

Premium

C$ 71+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 93+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 50+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 57+

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in District of Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 61 - C$ 107

All Car Types

C$ 80 - C$ 114

To rent a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 82/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in District of Columbia (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 107/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a small car saves you 14% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 78/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in District of Columbia (~C$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 106/day). In fact, December is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 18% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 114/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in District of Columbia (~C$ 81/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 166/day). In fact, March is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a large car is 17% 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 large car 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 C$ 101/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in District of Columbia (~C$ 81/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 125/day). In fact, March 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 is 5% 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 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 C$ 150/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in District of Columbia (~C$ 107/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 233/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 36% 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 luxury car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of C$ 109/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in District of Columbia (~C$ 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 148/day). In fact, December is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a luxury car is 12% 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 luxury car 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 C$ 73/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in District of Columbia (~C$ 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 230/day). In fact, December is about 20% 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 saves you 23% 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.

Honda CivicC$ 45/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota CamryC$ 45/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Honda FitC$ 50/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 20 December 2024.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
265 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
125 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
37 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
54 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.7

Budget

5.7
Fair
74 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.3
Fair
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.3

National

9.4
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Alamo

7.1
Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.9

Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of C$ 58. Data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
Hyundai ElantraC$ 45/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Nissan SylphyC$ 45/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Chevrolet SparkC$ 45/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 88/day when booking a rental car in District of Columbia. The best deal a user found was for C$ 54/day from Sixt, booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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 car hire in District of Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (C$ 45/day), Turo (C$ 78/day), and Thrifty (C$ 83/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 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 C$ 1.30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 84 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 Budget?

    From Budget you can rent a car in District of Columbia from about C$ 585 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 44% on your car rental. For a below average price in District of Columbia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in District of Columbia for a month is certainly possible.

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

    We’ve recently found that Sixt offers you prices that are 56% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in District of Columbia for a month is C$ 2,506. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Small car rentals in District of Columbia

Find small car rental deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in District of Columbia cost an average of C$ 112 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
Honda FitC$ 49/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 63/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 71/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Luxury car rentals in District of Columbia

Find luxury car rental deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in District of Columbia cost an average of C$ 116 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
Chevrolet Corvette StingrayC$ 72/day
5
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet Corvette StingrayC$ 73/day
5
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chrysler 300C$ 75/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300

Van rentals in District of Columbia

Find van rental deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in District of Columbia cost an average of C$ 120 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.
Toyota SiennaC$ 78/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Toyota SiennaC$ 79/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Kia CarnivalC$ 82/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Carnival

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 20 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 29+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 34+

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