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We found some great car rental deals in Washington, D.C.. You can check them out below, or start a new search to get prices for your exact dates.
How did we find these car rental prices? We looked at car rental rates over the next 30 days. The ones you see here are the cheapest we found for the most popular kinds of vehicles.

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We use the same technology that powers our award-winning flight search to scan the web for car rental deals from most major providers. So you can see every price in one place, instead of having to search and compare across a dozen different car rental websites. Currently, you'll be able to find the lowest price for car rental in 18,000 pickup locations globally right here in our search.
The price you see advertised is the price we get from the car rental company. The final price you pay may differ if you opt for any extras. We recommend double-checking the price and reading the company’s policies before you book.
Yes, some car rental providers like Hertz and Europcar allow you to pick up a car in one location and drop it off in another. Simply select Return car to different location when you search with us. Note that you could be charged a one-way rental fee.
Pretty much anywhere. We've taken the same technology that powers our award-winning flight search to find car rental providers across over 18,000 locations in 170 countries.
Although it might be smoother and faster to rent a car with a credit card, these days most major providers like Sixt, Avis, Budget, Hertz will allow you to rent a car with a debit card if you have a certain amount of cash on it – for example $1,000.
Of course! Whether you need to move furniture from one side of Washington, D.C. to another, or you're organizing a trip for up to 12 people, you can search for vans and filter by capacity or space for suitcases.
We scan the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, so you'll find everything from cheap and cheerful hatchbacks to exotic sports cars on Skyscanner. You can even find deals on motor homes or passenger vans too.
We’ve crunched the numbers and found that the cheapest supplier in Washington, D.C. is Hertz with an average daily cost of $81. The second cheapest provider is Budget with an average daily cost of $94. And the third cheapest provider is Thrifty with an average daily cost of $70.
It's likely that car rental rates at the airport are a little more expensive than at a pickup point in a city close by, and there's often an extra airport pickup fee. But when you consider the cost of traveling from the airport to the pickup location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might work out more economical (and easier)!
Yes – most car rental companies offer a flat rate for rent per day. You'll usually have to bring it back within 24 hours of picking it up to avoid any extra charges.
Of course! Simply set your dates to your desired period of time and hit search to find the best deals. And here's an insider tip – some car rental companies try to save costs and avoid short bookings by offering discounts or free days between two longer bookings.
The largest rental vehicle we've found is a passenger van for 9 people.
You can rent an electric car from most major car rental providers. Use the filters when searching on Skyscanner to find electric vehicle options near you. Availability depends on location and demand, so book early to secure the car you want.
The best type of car to rent in Washington, D.C. depends on your needs and budget. If you're looking to save money, choose a small compact car. And pick a larger vehicle like an SUV or minivan if you need more space. If sustainability is a top priority, consider renting a hybrid or electric car.