Car hire in District of Columbia

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District of Columbia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDollar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in District of Columbia could cost, we've pulled prices from Washington D.C..

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Cities in District of Columbia

Take a look at the different cities in District of Columbia you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in District of Columbia

The cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is May, when the average cost per day is R 503. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is R 788. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in District of Columbia is January.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in District of Columbia could cost, we've pulled prices from Washington D.C..

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All you need to know about District of Columbia

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in District of Columbia

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

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in District of Columbia is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in District of Columbia is Dollar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Dollar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 589 a day and R 2,791 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in District of Columbia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of District of Columbia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in District of Columbia is Washington D.C.. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Washington D.C..

Hire a car long term in District of Columbia

Looking to hire 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 hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire 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.