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Car rental in District of Columbia

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District of Columbia car rental at a glance

Most popular rental companySixt
Cities to choose from1, Washington, D.C. is most popular

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City car rental in District of Columbia

Where in District of Columbia will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Car rental in Washington, D.C.

From
$44per day

Car rental in Washington, D.C.

From
$44per day

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What are the best car rental companies in District of Columbia?

Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about District of Columbia

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state
Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21

Car rental in District of Columbia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in District of Columbia, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in District of Columbia, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best-rated car rental company by our travelers in District of Columbia is Budget. You can rent a car with them for $0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Budget, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in District of Columbia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in District of Columbia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in District of Columbia. First, you need to decide where in District of Columbia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in District of Columbia. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in District of Columbia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Washington, D.C.. On average, it costs $79 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $44 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in District of Columbia

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental companies in District of Columbia are Sixt, Thrifty, and Budget. The cheapest company we've found is Avis. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Rent a car long-term in District of Columbia

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in District of Columbia with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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