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Cheap Car Hire in Washington

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Washington car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R863

Cheapest price per day

R863

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Washington?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington 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 15 April 2025.

January

R756

February

R756

March

R718

April

R794

May

R832

June

R1 362

July

R1 608

August

R1 475

September

R1 078

October

R908

November

R775

December

R1 040

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington is March. 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 Washington

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Washington to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

R749 - R1 825

All Car Types

R699 - R2 008

To hire a small car in Washington, you would pay an average price of R830/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington (~R749/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 825/day). In fact, December is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, renting a small car saves you 31% 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 Washington, you would pay an average price of R1 201/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington (~R623/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 470/day). In fact, March is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, renting a medium car is 1% 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 SUV in Washington, you would pay an average price of R1 045/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington (~R623/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R2 106/day). In fact, March is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, renting a SUV saves you 13% 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 Washington

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
110 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,1

Dollar

8,5
Very Good
141 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
162 reviews38 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,6

Sixt

7,2
Good
120 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,1

Budget

7,0
Good
217 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

Avis

6,9
Okay
113 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,9

Thrifty

6,9
Okay
181 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

5,3
Fair
419 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R863/day when booking a car hire in Washington. The absolute best deal a user found was for R863/day from Sixt, booked on Apr. 13.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Washington?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,0 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington.

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington?

    The average price of petrol in Washington is R17,03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R766 and R1 107 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is one of the top picks in Washington. They can have you in a hire car for about R6 042 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 18% to make it a great deal in Washington. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington?

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

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