Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington, D.C.. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 September 2026.
Most popular company | TURO |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.62 |
Average price per day | $71 |
Cheapest price per day | $50 |
There are 20 hire agencies servicing Washington, D.C.. These agencies, altogether, have 75 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. with prices from $50 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Washington, D.C.:
Economy
$55+
Compact
$50+
Intermediate
$52+
Standard
$54+
Full-size
$56+
People mover
$63+
Full-size SUV
$69+
Premium
$72+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Washington, D.C., including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$64
February
$65
March
$79
April
$78
May
$90
June
$107
July
$109
August
$100
September
$71
October
$78
November
$76
December
$82
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $71/day when booking a car hire in Washington, D.C.. The absolute best deal a user found was for $30/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 5.
From Turo you can hire a car in Washington, D.C. from about $498 per week on average.
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Washington, D.C. however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
You can potentially save up to 57% on a month-long rental by booking with Turo. Turo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Washington, D.C. can cost you on average $2,135 a month or $71 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
$123 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Washington, D.C., though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Washington, D.C., then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $73/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($36+).
Electric
$39+
Hybrid
$36+
Petrol/Diesel
$84+