Car Hire in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington and D.C. are very easy to get around, whether it’s by car or public transportation. Arlington is very walkable and pedestrian-friendly, featured once as America’s most walkable suburb. The National Mall with the Smithsonian Museums and the U.S. Capitol is just across the Potomac River; you can get there going over one of the various bridges connecting D.C. with Arlington. If you book a rental car in Arlington, you can complete your visit by seeing the charming area of Georgetown outside of central D.C. It’s a neighbourhood less than a half an hour drive from Arlington, famous for its university, federal-style architecture, cobblestone roads and Waterfront Park. The main road towards the center of Arlington is Highway 50/Arlington Boulevard. It’s also the road known to get the most congested in the county. On-street parking is enforced by parking meters. Your car rental in Arlington is free to park after hours and on Sundays.

Before travelling to new places, especially out of the country you’re used to driving in, it’s your responsibility to be aware of the traffic laws. It’s legal to make right turns on red lights after coming to a full stop and if the traffic allows it. Nonetheless, there are signs throughout Arlington and DC restricting turns during specific times. In the state of Virginia, it’s illegal to text and drive. In Arlington they take speeding seriously; always make sure you’re driving within the speed limit, especially in residential areas and school zones. Moreover, reckless driving is considered a serious offense in the state of Virginia. Before getting your car rental in Arlington, look up the city’s department of motor vehicles in case any laws have been updated or changed.

When you’re travelling to Virginia from out of the country, when picking up your Arlington car rental you must present a valid driving license along with an International Driver’s Permit. The IDP has to be issued by the country of origin of your driving license and you will not be able to apply for it if you are already in the U.S.

For a weekend in September, the best deals in Arlington start from around £39 up to around £39. £0 is a normal deal for a week-long hire in Arlington, but for September it's not uncommon to see prices as low as £0, depending on your requirements.

You can expect to find the cheapest car hire prices in Arlington from Thrifty, who has 1 location in the city. momondo users have found daily rates as low as £63, but the average rate for car rentals in Arlington from Thrifty is £67/day.

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