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District of Columbia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 December 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R901

Cheapest price per day

R901

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 21 December 2024.

January

R734

February

R752

March

R917

April

R991

May

R1 119

June

R1 156

July

R1 211

August

R917

September

R862

October

R972

November

R899

December

R936

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.

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 21 December 2024.

Small cars

R642 - R1 924

All Car Types

R627 - R2 159

To hire a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of R877/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in District of Columbia (~R642/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 924/day). In fact, May is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, renting a small car saves you 26% 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 hire a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 205/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in District of Columbia (~R627/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 216/day). In fact, February is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, renting a medium car is 3% 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.

To hire a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of R694/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in District of Columbia (~R742/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 309/day). In fact, August is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, renting a large car saves you 41% 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 hire a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of R1 017/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in District of Columbia (~R627/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 364/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in District of Columbia, renting a SUV 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.

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 21 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

7,2

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R901/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R901/day from Budget, booked on Dec. 16.

  • Which car hire 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 car hire companies in District of Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in District of Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in District of Columbia is R16,53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R743 and R1 074 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in District of Columbia for a week from Budget?

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in District of Columbia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R6 309 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire 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 44%). 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?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in District of Columbia check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car hires by fuel type in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 21 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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