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Popular rental locations in Washington DC

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Washington DC

Car Rental Washington DC Dulles International Airport
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Car rental offers in Washington DC

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Washington DC.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric
Toyota Sienna
Or similar
For example: Toyota Sienna
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 64 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 75 /day
Chrysler Pacifica
Or similar
For example: Chrysler Pacifica
Our best deals
  1. National Car Rental
    From € 62 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 67 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 67 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 69 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 88 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From € 102 /day
Toyota Sienna
Or similar
For example: Toyota Sienna
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 64 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 65 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 69 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 73 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From € 83 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 33 /day
Chevrolet Spark
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Spark
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 31 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 36 /day
Hyundai Veloster
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Veloster
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 31 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 31 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 31 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 33 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
Ford Fiesta
Or similar
For example: Ford Fiesta
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 40 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 41 /day
Hyundai Veloster
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Veloster
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 34 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 37 /day
Kia Rio
Or similar
For example: Kia Rio
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From € 38 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 38 /day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Mirage
Our best deals
  1. Enterprise
    From € 38 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 41 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From € 47 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Nissan Versa
Or similar
For example: Nissan Versa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 28 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 30 /day
  3. Sixt
    From € 37 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 33 /day
  3. Avis
    From € 36 /day
Ford Focus
Or similar
For example: Ford Focus
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 37 /day
  3. Avis
    From € 39 /day
Hyundai Accent
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Accent
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 44 /day
Hyundai Accent
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Accent
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 31 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 44 /day
Nissan Versa
Or similar
For example: Nissan Versa
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 31 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  3. Alamo
    From € 36 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 35 /day
Kia Soul
Or similar
For example: Kia Soul
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 31 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 34 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 29 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
Honda Civic
Or similar
For example: Honda Civic
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 29 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 33 /day
  3. Alamo
    From € 34 /day
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 38 /day
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From € 35 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 36 /day
Honda Civic
Or similar
For example: Honda Civic
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 32 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 32 /day
Mazda CX-5
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX-5
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 33 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Volkswagen Jetta
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 31 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 35 /day
Volkswagen Jetta
Or similar
For example: Volkswagen Jetta
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 31 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 31 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 34 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 37 /day
Chevrolet Equinox
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Equinox
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 38 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 48 /day
VW Jetta
Or similar
For example: VW Jetta
Our best deals
  1. National Car Rental
    From € 37 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From € 42 /day
Mazda CX 5
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX 5
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 38 /day
Mazda CX 5
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX 5
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 38 /day
Buick Verano
Or similar
For example: Buick Verano
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 38 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 40 /day
GMC Terrain
Or similar
For example: GMC Terrain
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 39 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Chevrolet Malibu
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Malibu
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 33 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 37 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 47 /day
Chevrolet Malibu
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Malibu
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 33 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 36 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From € 37 /day
Honda Accord
Or similar
For example: Honda Accord
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 35 /day
Honda Accord
Or similar
For example: Honda Accord
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 35 /day
Ford Fusion
Or similar
For example: Ford Fusion
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 35 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 38 /day
  3. Alamo
    From € 40 /day
Ford Fusion
Or similar
For example: Ford Fusion
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 36 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 45 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 47 /day
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 37 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 44 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From € 49 /day
Nissan Altima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Altima
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 35 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 39 /day
  3. National Car Rental
    From € 44 /day
Toyota Camry
Or similar
For example: Toyota Camry
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 38 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 38 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 40 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mystery Car Or Ev
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Or Ev
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 39 /day
Mystery Car Or Ev
Or similar
For example: Mystery Car Or Ev
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 31 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 31 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 37 /day
Ford Taurus
Or similar
For example: Ford Taurus
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
  2. Budget
    From € 45 /day
  3. Avis
    From € 48 /day
Chevrolet impala
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet impala
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 33 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 35 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 40 /day
Chevrolet impala
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet impala
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 34 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 39 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 40 /day
Ford Taurus
Or similar
For example: Ford Taurus
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 34 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 39 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 40 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 35 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 36 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 37 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 49 /day
Nissan Maxima
Or similar
For example: Nissan Maxima
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 39 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From € 44 /day
  3. Alamo
    From € 47 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 69 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 84 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 87 /day
Ford Transit
Or similar
For example: Ford Transit
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 69 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 73 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 78 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 62 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 64 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 66 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 59 /day
  2. Sixt
    From € 62 /day
  3. Alamo
    From € 62 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 92 /day
BMW 4-Series
Or similar
For example: BMW 4-Series
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 92 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 38 /day
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 35 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 33 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From € 34 /day
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Trailblazer
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 32 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
Mazda CX-5
Or similar
For example: Mazda CX-5
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 33 /day
Honda CRV
Or similar
For example: Honda CRV
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 34 /day
Jeep Compass
Or similar
For example: Jeep Compass
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 35 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 30 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 38 /day
Chevrolet Bolt
Or similar
For example: Chevrolet Bolt
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 30 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 32 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 33 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 35 /day
Kia e-Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia e-Niro
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 33 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From € 34 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 36 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 35 /day
Mystery Compact Or Larger
Or similar
For example: Mystery Compact Or Larger
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 36 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 37 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 49 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 38 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 39 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

Car rental companies in Washington DC

Below are the car rental companies in Washington DC with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • National Car Rental

    9.5 (435)
    From € 37 / day

  • Alamo

    9.1 (9350)
    From € 34 / day

  • Enterprise

    8.8 (2103)
    From € 35 / day

  • Avis

    8.5 (6499)
    From € 34 / day

  • Sixt

    8.1 (3682)
    From € 32 / day

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.9 (4660)
    From € 28 / day

  • Budget

    7.8 (10222)
    From € 31 / day

  • Hertz

    7.4 (7486)
    From € 30 / day

  • Thrifty

    6.4 (5878)
    From € 30 / day

  • Advantage Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Payless Car Rental

    6.3 (511)
    No rates available

  • Eaglerider

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Nextcar

    No reviews
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.6/10 out of 67

Very straight forward positive experience

Very straight forward positive experience
S
STEPHEN WHITE
Alamo San Francisco Airport

Had no problems with CompareCarHire

Had no problems with CompareCarHire.co.uk. Would use them again.
P
PHILLIP CHATTERTON
Dollar Rent a Car Boston Logan International Airport

Will highly recommend

Will highly recommend
D
Doretta Belale
Dollar Rent a Car San José Airport

Everything was very straightforward, I

Everything was very straightforward, I was asked to buy additional insurance by Avis for breakdown etc, so it would have been useful to understand this wasn't included in the quoted price - if it was stated it wasn't obvious. It would be useful for you or the rental companies to provide more information on how pick up and drop offs work at the specific airports. Finding the drop off place a San Francisco was not great, as the address stated and google maps puts them in slightly different places - and the attendant joked that finding the garage wasn't easy.
B
BARNABY VOSS
Avis Los Angeles International Airport

Very satisfying experience, look forward

Very satisfying experience, look forward to using rentals. Com again Seamless and great value
G
GORDON KRISTJANSON
Dollar Rent a Car Phoenix International Airport

Easy to use and fast

Easy to use and fast!
A
ALONZA YONEY
Alamo Sarasota Airport

ok

ok
L
LAWRENCE KLIMCZYK
Dollar Rent a Car Dallas Fort Worth Airport

Great site, easy to use

Great site, easy to use I think some form of loyalty recognition, with an associated reward, would be particularly welcome - cue Hotels.com!
B
BALRAJ RAI
Thrifty Tampa Airport

Easy to use site. The

Easy to use site. The Avis rep commented on what a good deal we had, so very happy!
R
ROGER MEREDITH
Avis Boston Logan International Airport

No complaints, easy to use

No complaints, easy to use website and great price.
S
STEPHEN
Dollar Rent a Car Boston Logan International Airport

Excellent - the website had

Excellent - the website had been sluggish and repeated attempts to make the same booking resulted in 3 bookings. But the team quickly confirmed they had cancelled two, and the actual booking all worked fine once we got to Orlando.
B
BARRY
Alamo Orlando International Airport

OK, I have confidence in

OK, I have confidence in CompareCar
P
POUL
Thrifty Los Angeles International Airport

Efficient and effective Ended up

Efficient and effective Ended up with the right car and very pleased with the experience
C
CHRISTOPHER
Avis Boston Logan International Airport

It was very easy to

It was very easy to use your site and I was very pleased to receive a note reporting I had sufficient insurance and would not require any add on insurance. I will definitely use your company again. Thanks, J.R.P.
J
JOHN
Sixt Las Vegas McCarran Airport

The only minor issue has

The only minor issue has to do with the windshield of the car. What ever cleaning product that was used was vey greasy and difficult to see thru the steaks. First stop was the Store for some windex wipes. Everything else was perfect
A
ANDREA
Hertz Bangor Airport

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Car rental companies in and around Washington DC

If you are looking for a rental car in United States, but in a city other than Washington DC, please click through to the Car rental United States page, where you can choose in which city in United States you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Washington DC

Available locations in Washington DC:

Baltimore International Airport
Washington DC Dulles International Airport
Washington DC Reagan National Airport
Washington Union Station
4400 Connecticut Ave Nw
50 Massachusetts Ave Ne

Location information for Washington DC

Washington DC is both the nation's capital and an important administrative center. Most importantly, it's also the home of the president. Famous for its architecture, visitors will want to see as much as possible in their time here. Therefore, they should consider car hire in Washington DC Downtown during their stay.

Washington DC's streets have been designed in a grid system of four geographical areas and road names incorporate the geographical area. This makes navigation of the city easier using budget car rental in Washington DC Downtown. The skyline is also different from other large US cities, visitors will notice a distinct lack of skyscrapers.

The home of the president is the White House and many visitors head here first, to see one of America's favorite pieces of architecture. Although the White House is the most famous, many other places of interest should also be on the tourists agenda. One place is the centrally located National Mall.

The National Mall accommodates the Washington Monument, named after George Washington, one of the Founding Fathers of the USA. To this day, the Washington Monument remains the tallest construction in Washington DC. Visitors should note that this park area also houses many other points of interest.

With car rental in Washington DC Downtown, travelers will be in a great position to take advantage of the area's excursions. One such destination to consider is Baltimore. This thriving seaport has many places of interest based around the sea and drivers can be in Baltimore in just under an hour, depending on driving conditions.

Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Car-Rentals.com the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

 What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Sixt
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Advantage Rent a Car
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Eaglerider
  • Nextcar
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