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Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from S$ 40

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 19-12 and drop-off date of 26-12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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District of Columbia car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 51

Cheapest price per day

S$ 40

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 13 December 2024.

January

S$ 53

February

S$ 55

March

S$ 67

April

S$ 72

May

S$ 82

June

S$ 84

July

S$ 88

August

S$ 67

September

S$ 63

October

S$ 71

November

S$ 65

December

S$ 68

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.

Popular car types in District of Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 December 2024.

There are currently 17,112 hire locations operating in District of Columbia spread across 330 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in District of Columbia is small car at S$ 40 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

S$ 47+

Compact

Compact

S$ 40+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 41+

Standard

Standard

S$ 42+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 50+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 108+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 81+

Premium

Premium

S$ 51+

Luxury

Luxury

S$ 67+

Coupe

Coupe

S$ 43+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 47+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 53+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 70+

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 13 December 2024.

Small cars

S$ 41 - S$ 133

All Car Types

S$ 55 - S$ 249

To hire a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of S$ 74/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in District of Columbia (~S$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 133/day). In fact, September is about 45% 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, hiring a small car saves you 22% 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. Here are the best District of Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of S$ 122/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in District of Columbia (~S$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~S$ 729/day). In fact, October is about 56% 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, hiring a medium car is 23% 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. Here are the best District of Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of S$ 99/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in District of Columbia (~S$ 72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 162/day). In fact, August is about 28% 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, hiring a large car is 6% 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. Here are the best District of Columbia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of S$ 89/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in District of Columbia (~S$ 72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~S$ 133/day). In fact, April is about 20% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 6% 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. Here are the best District of Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20S$ 40/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda CityS$ 47/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 13 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
127 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
36 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

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

5.8
Fair
74 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

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

Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of S$ 54. Data was last updated on 13 December 2024.
Hyundai i20S$ 40/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Audi A3S$ 41/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Mazda Mazda6S$ 42/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 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 S$ 51/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 42/day from Thrifty, booked on Dec. 8.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in District of Columbia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in District of Columbia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (S$ 40/day), Thrifty (S$ 42/day), and Hertz (S$ 47/day).

  • 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), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 S$ 1.22/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 54 and S$ 79 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 Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in District of Columbia, offering car hire for around S$ 291 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in District of Columbia for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 44% on your car hire. For a below average price in District of Columbia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in District of Columbia?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in District of Columbia.

Luxury car rentals in District of Columbia

Find luxury car rental deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in District of Columbia cost an average of S$ 139 per day. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 67/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 91/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 93/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 13 December 2024.

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

Electric

Electric

S$ 38+

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