Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Washington, D.C., including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Washington, D.C.?
You should book your rental car in Washington, D.C. around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Washington, D.C.?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($47.26/day), Hertz ($61.42/day), and Alamo ($252.57/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Avis 1908 L Street Northwest (0.8 km from city centre).
What is the most popular rental car in Washington, D.C.?
Hires in the SUV category (Cadillac Escalade or similar) are the most popular option in Washington, D.C., costing $158/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $100/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is January at an average cost of $78/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Washington, D.C. when prices are $134/day on average, which tends to be 131% above the yearly average hire price for Washington, D.C..
Which car hire company in Washington, D.C. has the most locations?
Avis and NextCar each operate 7 locations in Washington, D.C., more than any other car hire company.
Washington, D.C. car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Washington, D.C. by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4WD
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$61 - $110
All Car Types
$116 - $176
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Washington, D.C.?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Washington, D.C.?
Small car hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $83 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $61 per day, which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 39% cheaper than the average car hire in Washington, D.C., making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $101 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $72 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 26% cheaper than the average car hire in Washington, D.C., offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Washington, D.C. typically cost around $108 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $78 per day, which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 21% cheaper than the average car hire in Washington, D.C., offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $118 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $96 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 14% cheaper than the average car hire in Washington, D.C., providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $205 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average $139 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Washington, D.C. but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $118 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $93 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 14% cheaper than the average car hire in Washington, D.C., making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $176 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average $133 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 23% more expensive than the average car hire in Washington, D.C. but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Washington, D.C. typically costs around $184 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $149 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 27% more expensive than the average car hire in Washington, D.C. but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Avis
Medium
$96/day
$80/day
Washington, D.C. car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Washington, D.C.
Leave enough time for the shuttle and check in before you get there to skip the line
Verified travelerFeb 2026
Be VERY cautious when reserving cars at non-airport locations, especially if you are trying to get a car that same day. The app will let you reserve a car and then when you go to pick it up they will turn you away because they have no cars available. Inexcusable.
Verified travelerAug 2025
Do not rent at the airport if you can help it.
Verified travelerJul 2024
If you are dropping off the vehicle in another location, don’t count on there being a service station near the drop-off site. Fill the vehicle early. If you need to drop off the car in Philadelphia, avoid any location in the urban area. Find a site in the outskirts of the city.
maryAug 2024
Sign up for Hertz club so no line.
Verified travelerFeb 2024
Union Station has limited cars available but can be convenient for locals.
ApoorvaFeb 2024
Call ahead and ask the day before if they have cars or not, else don’t be surprised if your trip is ruined.
DeeSept 2023
Alamo, National, and Enterprise are the best options at DCA. I fly into DCA regularly and have never had a bad experience with them. They also stay open latest in the event that your flight is delayed. Also, DCA is a small airport, and I prefer the brief walk outside to the rental car counter (there are signs--go toward the south/metro exit) over the shuttle, in fair weather.
Jean-LouisOct 2023
Get an EZ-pass if you plan to use the toll roads. Be aware that tolls on I-66 and I-495 are based on traffic load. So getting on these toll roads could be expensive based on the time of day and traffic load; however, it may save you sometime getting around the Nation's Capital during rush hour.
Verified travelerNov 2023
Make sure to stick to the requested vehicle.
KellyJun 2023
When possible, rent from the airport locations. The city offices are satellite locations and may run out of cars
Verified travelerJun 2023
Use Turo for return trips (when you factor in insurance it's much cheaper).
DavidAug 2023
Driving in DC is a bit more aggressive than any other place I've have driven. There is a lot of traffic and depending of the destination parking is scarce.
Verified travelerJun 2023
GPS, Google Map seems a must.. Expect tough traffic in Arlington Va. and D.C. Parked only at hotels. motels.. May want to pre plan garages..
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Washington, D.C.
Travelers flying into Washington, D.C. will want to consider renting a car, as cars offer the best access to many of the popular sites and day trips around D.C. For instance, FedExField, home to the Washington Redskins, takes over an hour to get to on public transportation, but only takes 30 minutes in a car. Popular tourist spots such as Shenandoah National Park and Mount Vernon are also easily reached in a hire car.
Fortunately for would-be hire car drivers with flights to Washington, D.C., all of the airports in the greater metropolitan area have easily accessible hire car centers. In Washington Dulles Airport, shuttles outside of the Baggage Claim Area will take travelers to the hire lot, while at Reagan National Airport, travelers will find the hire shuttle outside of Door 4 on the ticketing level.
Rush hour is no joke in Washington, D.C. and travelers should plan accordingly. Morning rush hour lasts from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and evening rush hour lasts from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. During those times, Key Bridge, Southeast Freeway, Chain Bridge, and New York Avenue should all be avoided as they number among the most congested spots in D.C.
Visitors to Washington, D.C. should be prepared to deal with the city’s famed traffic circles. Traffic circles such as Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and Thomas Circle are notoriously difficult to navigate for first-time visitors, but with a bit of pre-planning and appropriate route planning, they should be no problem.
25% of our users found rental cars in Washington, D.C. for $80 or less
Small rental cars in Washington, D.C. are around 29% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Washington, D.C.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Washington, D.C.?
What type of car is recommended for driving in Washington, D.C.?Fortunately for visitors to D.C. with hire cars, the streets in general are fairly wide and easily accessible for a range of vehicle sizes. However, if you are going to be spending plenty of time downtown, parallel parking will be much easier to find with a smaller vehicle. Some of the smaller streets are easier to navigate in a small-to-midsize vehicle as well.
What’s the speed limit in Washington, D.C.?
Travelers should note that the speed limits in Washington, D.C. tend to be much lower than other American cities. For instance, unless otherwise noted, the maximum speed limit is 25 mph, though many of the larger roads range from 25 mph up to 55 mph. In the immediate area surrounding D.C., the speed limit on highways and freeways is only 55 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Washington, D.C.?
Street parking and garage parking are the two main options available for parkers in Washington, D.C. For garage parking, travelers should keep in mind that many commuters to D.C. make use of the garages so the best locations can fill up fast, especially when an event is taking place nearby.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington, D.C.?
On average a rental car in Washington, D.C. costs $96 per day.
Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
How can I find car hires near me in Washington, D.C.?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Medium car rental cost in Washington, D.C.?
A Medium car rental in Washington, D.C. costs $129 per day, on average.
How much does a Small car rental cost in Washington, D.C.?
A Small car rental in Washington, D.C. costs $201 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?
A Special car hire in Washington, D.C. costs $142 per day, on average.
No car after an 11 hour flight delay. Finally offered an older model Tesla which wouldn't hold a charge, trunk and door locks didn't work. Drop off was a nightmare. We were told we could drop off after hours in Newark. Key wouldn't fit so we left the car and had to FedEx the key to them despite the Hertz agent telling us to return the key in Manhattan (our destination,). No adjustment in price for delay or lack of car. Now they're claiming major damage to the car and trying to charge us extra. It has been the worst rental experience in 45 years of renting cars. Can't reach a person on the phone either. Their "customer service" is completely AI driven. I will NEVER rent from Hertz again.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Intermediate SUV
The Kia assigned had a malfunction of the air conditioning system that likely had been noticed by an employee during cleaning. When I called the Hertz location, I got no answer multiple times. I then called another local Hertz that was actually closer at that moment and the same thing, no answer multiple times. I drove to that second location and they swapped the vehicle for the only thing they had available, a Jeep Wrangler. Much worse fuel, mileage, and noisier, but at least it worked. It had not been cleaned up at all and had around 3/4 of a tank of fuel. When I returned it, I noted the experience with the kind & concerned staff member (in another city,) and she kindly credited a good portion of the rental for all the mishaps, which I very much appreciated.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2026
Compact SUV
Hertz was the only company available that had one way rentals that worked for me. There was a mixup when I picked up the vehicle, which took time to resolve,
10.0 Wonderful
Nap, May 2026
Intermediate SUV
Easy and quick.
2.0 Poor
Nicholas, Apr 2026
Compact SUV
3 hour delay getting the car despite a reservation and checking in online. Ridiculous overbooking which is entirely the fault of Hertz. Terrible customer service trying to return the car (missed drop off window because of previous delay). Inconsistent information about return location and processes.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Intermediate SUV
Reserved car. Got there and they had no car. Other customers had the same complaint. They overbooked
1 out of 68
Avis
5.8
Fair
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.3
7 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw
+1 202 469 7179
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday
09:00 - 16:00
1908 L Street Northwest
+1 202 887 4759
Monday
09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:45
Thursday
09:00 - 16:45
Friday
09:00 - 16:45
Saturday
09:00 - 16:45
Sunday
09:00 - 16:45
4215 Connecticut Ave Nw
+1 888 534 8237
Opening times not available
4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw
+1 202 686 5149
Monday
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 16:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
5911 Blair Rd Nw
+1 202 722 2680
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
08:00 - 16:00
Sunday
08:00 - 16:00
616 E Street Nw
+1 202 499 1039
Monday
07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:30 - 18:00
Friday
07:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 13:00
Sunday
09:00 - 15:00
99 H Street Ne
+1 202 682 2983
Monday
09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:45
Thursday
09:00 - 16:45
Friday
09:00 - 16:45
Saturday
09:00 - 16:45
Sunday
09:00 - 16:45
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Zeeshan, Jul 2026
Supplier choice
They didn’t have the car I booked.
2.0 Poor
Cici, Aug 2025
Economy
It was unacceptable. I was not able to pick up the car due to mistakes made by the staff and was essentially told to resolve the issue myself and was not given any customer service in the slightest. I will never use this company and will actively tell others to avoid this company at all cost.
10.0 Wonderful
Thomas, Mar 2025
Economy
Everything worked out smoothly.
10.0 Wonderful
Diego, Oct 2024
Passenger van
Great experience 👏
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2024
People mover
Car did feel like someone previous had driven it very hard. Was not a smooth riding vehicle and braking was quite rough. Also oil lights kept coming on and had to add tyre air several times despite the person checking this and topping up air prior to taking the car.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
Awful.
1 out of 13
Budget
5.1
Fair
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.4
7 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw
+1 202 469 7240
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday
09:00 - 16:00
1908 L Street Northwest
+1 202 223 1418
Monday
09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:45
Thursday
09:00 - 16:45
Friday
09:00 - 16:45
Saturday
09:00 - 16:45
Sunday
09:00 - 16:45
4215 Connecticut Ave Nw
+1 866 671 7282
Opening times not available
4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw
+1 202 686 2890
Monday
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 16:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
5911 Blair Rd Nw
+1 202 882 1470
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
08:00 - 16:00
Sunday
08:00 - 16:00
616 E Street Nw
+1 202 499 1200
Monday
07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:30 - 18:00
Friday
07:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 13:00
Sunday
09:00 - 15:00
99 H Street Ne
+1 202 289 5374
Monday
09:00 - 16:45
Tuesday
09:00 - 16:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 16:45
Thursday
09:00 - 16:45
Friday
09:00 - 16:45
Saturday
09:00 - 16:45
Sunday
09:00 - 16:45
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Supplier choice
All the employees were very friendly and helpful. The car was clean and drove well. We had a great experience
4.0 Mediocre
Mark, Jul 2026
Intermediate SUV
Car wasn't ready at the time I reserved so had to wait for another vehicle. Then when I got the car it was dirty and had trash from the prior customer. Also, the facility in downtown DC was dirty. The underground garage where you pick up the vehicle had busted old furniture that they just had sitting in one of the parking spaces. I expect more from a brand name rental car company.
2.0 Poor
Jennifer, Feb 2026
Compact SUV
I ordered a compact SUV and received a Toyota Corolla. The budget office in Georgetown had experienced a bad flood and they were preparing orders on a car. They did not provide the SUV I reserved even though there was considerable snow in the streets still. When I returned the car seven hours later, the Budget rep asked if I knew the mileage by heart which I did not. I had just put $6.50 of fuel in the car based on my mileage. She charged me an additional $15 because the Budget rep on the phone when I saw the $80+ dollars for the $29 compact SUV never received. I provided via email my receipt and SUV reservation as he requested. Then, I receive a lousy $30 refund. I will never recommend budget but will retell the scam to many. Use ENTERPRISE. They are more accountable.
2.0 Poor
Ben, Dec 2025
Compact SUV
Car smelled like cigarettes. Window button on the passenger side was broken. Car had “low engine oil” light on the entire time.
4.0 Mediocre
Adeline, Nov 2025
Compact SUV
Pickup process was terrible. No cars available at the time I reserved. Had to wait and almost missed the event we were going to.
2.0 Poor
Sheree, Jul 2025
Intermediate SUV
Able to book quickly but unfortunately I was charged for being an hour late when I waited for other cars to park and get checked in. No one accounted for my wait time.
1 out of 20
Dollar
3.2
Poor
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
3.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.3
Value for money
3.8
4 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1 Aviation Circle
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:00
Thursday
07:00 - 23:00
Friday
07:00 - 23:00
Saturday
07:00 - 23:00
Sunday
07:00 - 23:00
1 Aviation Circle
Opening times not available
1919 Connecticut Avenue Nw
+1 202 299 0697
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
99 H Street Northeast
+1 202 289 6084
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 14:00
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2025
Intermediate
Long wait (30min) to pick up. Car reeked of weed. Had to drive with windows down.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Passenger van
Terrible. Plus I was double charged and now fighting to get my money back
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Standard SUV
Super clean, nice new car, the only problem we had was one tire tiny. It was slow and air, besides that everything else was great.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Compact
This would have been a good experience apart from two things: 1) the repeated pestering texts and e-mails insisting that I check in online in advance, which I tried to do but the system didn't work; and 2) HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I waited for over half an hour to speak to someone in India who was hard to understand and then in the end said she couldn't do anything to change my pick-up time because I had booked through a third party service, and gave me a non-functional phone number to try to reach the airport desk. What a pity. The car was fine and the airport pick-up staff were fine. But I will never use Dollar again because that company wouldn't let those people just do their job.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Standard
They did not have a car for me to rent. Bummer.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Intermediate SUV
Good overall, smelled like smoke but got the job done. Didn’t give receipt via email as said
1 out of 27
National
9.3
Wonderful
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
50 Massachusetts Ave Ne
+1 888 826 6890
Opening times not available
99 H St Ne
+1 202 715 1912
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday
Filters
No reviews available
Alamo
8.4
Very Good
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.2
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
99 H St Ne
+1 202 715 1912
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday
Filters
Reviews
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Standard SUV
Customers are able to select cars through the app that aren’t available in person.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
People mover
I dropped my rental off 1 hour and 10 minutes late. Alamo automatically charged two extra hours. The attendant corrected it.
1 out of 1
Sixt
6.7
Okay
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.3
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
99 H Street NE
+1 888 749 8227
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday
08:00 - 13:00
Filters
No reviews available
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.8
Fair
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.0
11 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1100 4th St Sw
+1 202 554 8100
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
1110 14th St Nw
+1 202 393 0900
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
2505 Wisconsin Ave Nw
+1 202 232 4443
Monday
13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 13:00
Tuesday
13:30 - 17:0008:00 - 13:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 13:0013:30 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 13:0013:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 13:0013:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday
2730 Georgia Ave Nw
+1 202 332 1716
Monday
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 18:00
Thursday
07:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 12:00
Sunday
3355 Benning Rd Ne
+1 202 635 1104
Opening times not available
3700 10th St Ne
+1 202 635 1104
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
5013 Georgia Ave Nw
+1 202 451 2148
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
970 D St Sw
+1 202 554 1681
Opening times not available
99 H St Ne
+1 202 715 1912
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday
08:00 - 13:00
Adams Morgan Marriot, Washington
+1 800 736 8222
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Ronald Reagan Wash Natl Airprt
+1 844 648 1606
Monday
07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 22:00
Thursday
07:00 - 22:00
Friday
07:00 - 22:00
Saturday
07:00 - 22:00
Sunday
07:00 - 22:00
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Passenger van
The counter person (Violet) was great. Very courteous and knowledgeable
10.0 Wonderful
Jason, Dec 2024
Economy
Great Service!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Economy
There were no cars available at the location and Kayak let me book one.
2.0 Poor
Joshua, Jul 2024
Premium
Went to location and was told there were no cars. Asked if they would honor the reservation and price if I went to another location 5 miles away but said they couldn’t or if they even had cars too.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Full-size
I wasn’t even able to get a car even though I had a reservation! Your marajuana-smell filled establishment said I had to wait possibly 3 hours to even get a car!!!!!!! Absolutely horrible customer service. I will NEVER rent a car from enterprise again and will tell everyone I know in DC to stay away. *literally people rolling drugs in the waiting area!!!!! Shameful.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Economy
Great customer service!
Thrifty
2.3
Poor
Cleanliness
3.8
Comfort
3.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.8
Value for money
2.6
5 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1 Aviation Circle
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:00
Thursday
07:00 - 23:00
Friday
07:00 - 23:00
Saturday
07:00 - 23:00
Sunday
07:00 - 23:00
1 Aviation Circle
Opening times not available
1919 Connecticut Avenue Nw
+1 202 299 0697
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
707 7th Street Northwest
Opening times not available
99 H Street Northeast
+1 202 289 6084
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 14:00
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Intermediate SUV
The staff was professional but heavy handed on the upselling despite Thrifty shorting me the car I signed up for. Thrifty “did not have” the car I rented (RAV4) and so I got stuck with a Kia. I was told they could “try to look for one but it’s unlikely there are any.” The extra-fee/skip the line/go straight to your rental app wasn’t working. The requirement to go to the desk to check in was probably for the heavy-handed upselling of additional coverage even though I already had coverage from my own insurance (I was told it would just be easier that going through my insurance). It was all deeply annoying and underwhelming.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Passenger van
Rented a transit van or similar passenger van, all they had was a minivan. Said the issue was on Kayak’s side, not there’s. I could rent a second vehicle to fit my party at current prices. Walked away with an eight passenger minivan for twelve people.
2.0 Poor
michael, Feb 2026
Open-air all-terrain
This location is an absolute nightmare. Read Google reviews all the same story. Bottom line you can’t rely on them to have a car for you when you get there. Doesn’t matter if you reserve well in advance and prepay. And when you finally get a car, I got mine with 16 percent gas left and the car reeked of marijuana. Do yourself a favor and do not rent from them.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Compact SUV
My flight was delayed by many hours. I was not able to get to the Thrifty counter before it closed. Although I kept Thrifty apprised of these delays thruout the evening, they still have not honored my request for a full refund. I will need to contact my credit card company to deal with this.
2.0 Poor
Meridith, Sept 2025
Intermediate
Did not have car available despite reservation
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2025
Supplier choice
Terrible just horrible. Pickup and the laziness and rudeness from thrifty employees Got a car from garage felt like a dungeon. Guy didn’t even show me my car just told me to grab 1 of 2 black cars. I even asked her inspect it with me and he said he don’t do that. So I did best I could do to look at car in the poor lit area with no lights so I took off 4 hours later after coming back outside I notice a dent and body damage underneath passenger door on right side you wouldn’t be able to see in that garage. Thrifty customer service sucks to call and tell them this I eventually told the ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE with thrifty and made a case number with them regarding this Son of telling her what happened and everything that I drove a car literally from the garage to a place 30 miles away, walked that side and saw this damage I brought the car back the next day and told him about this and he said I had to do a report through Hertz so I told Hertz then they said there was a damaged before and I should’ve inspected it better This wasn’t my fault. I didn’t cause this damage. It was some employee inside the garage either when they drop the car off or took it somebody in there did it. Somebody needs to look at the video inside the garage of this car especially then look at the video before I left and see when I pulled out there’s gonna be damage on that car The employees there are lazy and incompetent and just sorry people at the Washington DC thrifty place. Somebody needs to tell management and corporate about thrifty through Hertz and how lazy and sorry their employees are Somebody inside that area with thrifty or somebody that took that car before I got it and place that car somebody calls that damage to that car and it was not me. I will never ever go through kayak again or third-party to get another vehicle. I’d rather go to enterprise or some other company y’all start party also help me as an electrical car. I didn’t want an electrical car. I wanted a gas car. I’ll never go through y’all’s company ever again. This was the worst experience that I’ve ever had.
Kyte
8.6
Very Good
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
3 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1050 Connecticut Ave NW
Opening times not available
50 Massachusetts Ave Ne Space Z213
Opening times not available
50 Massachusetts Ave Ne
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Easirent
4.5
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Elita Rent A Car
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
Washington Airport Ronald Reagan National DCA
+1 703 838 1666
Opening times not available
Washington Dulles Intl Airport IAD
+1 703 661 6387
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Free2Move
No score available yet
11 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
100, M Street SE, Suite 525
+1 201 555 5555
Opening times not available
1625, P St Nw
Opening times not available
227, Harry Thomas Way NE
Opening times not available
2550, Benning Rd NE
Opening times not available
355, water ST SE
Opening times not available
4326 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wisconsin Ave NW
Opening times not available
48th St, NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC
Opening times not available
50, Massachusetts Ave. NE
+1 818 966 3327
Opening times not available
705, G street Southwest
+1 844 543 7332
Opening times not available
Good Hope Rd SE
Opening times not available
Logan Cir NW
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Arow Enterprises Corp.
No score available yet
3 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
1100 4th St Sw, Washington
+1 202 554 8100
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
3700 10th St Ne, Washington
+1 202 635 1104
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
5013 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington
+1 202 451 2148
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
2500 National Avenue Garage A
Opening times not available
99 H St Ne
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Advance Car And Truck Rental
No score available yet
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
2600 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington
+1 703 838 1666
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Eagle Rent A Car
No score available yet
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
435 S. Washington St
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
FLIZZR
No score available yet
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
23320 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, 20166-7705, VA, Virginia
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
No score available yet
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
2600 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Washington Reagan Airport
+1 703 838 1666
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
NextCar
No score available yet
One location in Washington, D.C.
Locations in Washington, D.C.
2 15th Street Northwest
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
546 travellers who rented a car in Washington, D.C. gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7
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