District of Columbia

Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from C$ 51

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District of Columbia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

C$ 80

Cheapest price per day

C$ 51

Popular car types in District of Columbia

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in District of Columbia this past week from 18,109 rental locations out of 397 rental agencies. Prices for a District of Columbia small car rental start from C$ 51/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 51+

Compact

Compact

C$ 51+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 51+

Standard

Standard

C$ 58+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 51+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 67+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 71+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 57+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 53+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 56+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 56+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 58+

Best car rental deals found in District of Columbia

Hyundai AvanteC$ 51/day
Hyundai Avante
Nissan AltimaC$ 51/day
Nissan Altima
Nissan SentraC$ 51/day
Nissan Sentra

Cheapflights insights for District of Columbia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in District of Columbia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in District of Columbia?

Book your rental car in District of Columbia 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 73/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 19% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest rental car company in District of Columbia?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest rental car company in District of Columbia with deals as low as C$ 30.94/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 41.06/day.

What is the best car rental company in District of Columbia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in District of Columbia is National (rated 9.3/10). Alamo (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At District of Columbia, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In District of Columbia, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 64. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 64

February

C$ 66

March

C$ 81

April

C$ 78

May

C$ 91

June

C$ 108

July

C$ 110

August

C$ 101

September

C$ 77

October

C$ 80

November

C$ 77

December

C$ 83

What car do most people rent in District of Columbia?

SUV rentals (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in District of Columbia. Passenger Van (Chrysler Pacifica) and Compact (Ford Bronco Sport) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting District of Columbia.

Which car rental company has the most locations in District of Columbia?

Both Avis and NextCar have 7 locations in District of Columbia, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

National

2 locations

Alamo

1 location

Sixt

1 location

Avis

7 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations

Hertz

6 locations

Budget

7 locations

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 80/day when booking a rental car in District of Columbia. The best deal a user found was for C$ 40/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    From Hertz you can rent a car in District of Columbia from about C$ 568 per week on average.

  • 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 Hertz offers you prices that are 52% 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$ 2,433. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 29+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 38+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 50+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 29+

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