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Cheap Car Hires in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Driver's age: 25-65
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

For the best savings on car hire in Downtown, make your reservation 53 days before pickup. The average price then is just $93/day – about 7% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 6.3/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.3
Avis
Avis
6.1
Budget
Budget
5.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.1

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

Planning to hire a car in Downtown? February is the cheapest month, costing about $123 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $179. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$144

February

$123

March

$146

April

$147

May

$168

June

$170

July

$179

August

$176

September

$126

October

$147

November

$131

December

$143

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Free2Move and Hertz have 2 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Downtown, Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.3
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Avis

6.1
Okay
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.1
Fair
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.3

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Thrifty

2.2
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.5

Overall

2.2

Pick-up/drop-off

2.2

Value

2.6

Free2Move

2 locations
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NextCar

1 location
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Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 December 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Downtown it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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