Car hire insight and trends in District of Columbia
Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in District of Columbia
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What is the best car hire company in District of Columbia?
Budget is considered the best car hire company in District of Columbia based on our data - 104 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 5.4 out of 10. They also have 6 locations across District of Columbia, including popular destinations like Washington, D.C..
What is the most popular type of car to hire in District of Columbia?
SUV cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting District of Columbia. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of £50 per day. While 41% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.
District of Columbia car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in District of Columbia that's right for you
Small cars
£29 - £50
All Car Types
£37 - £64
The average price of a small car hire in District of Columbia is £40. The cheapest time to hire a small car in District of Columbia is in September. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £29 per day. A small car rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in District of Columbia is £53. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in District of Columbia is in September. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A medium car rental is typically 0% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in District of Columbia is £60. The cheapest time to hire a large car in District of Columbia is in September. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £41 per day. A large car rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in District of Columbia is £50. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in District of Columbia is in September. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A SUV rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in District of Columbia is £74. The cheapest time to hire a van in District of Columbia is in February. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A van rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in District of Columbia is £35. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in District of Columbia is in February. The price is 11% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 34% less expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in District of Columbia is £61. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in District of Columbia is in January. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for District of Columbia luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in District of Columbia is £76. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in District of Columbia is in December. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just £50 per day. A convertible rental is typically 32% more expensive than the average rental car in District of Columbia. The average price of a car hire in District of Columbia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
Service was slow, not the right amount of people at the counter for the amount of people waiting. after that I would say that the lady at the counter was friendly.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Good. Wait time a little long at pickup.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
They did not have a regular gas car like we had reserved, our only option was an EV. We were travelling to rural VA so finding a charger added significant stress to our vacation. The staff were polite, but not helpful and did not seem to care about our frustrations. Their suggestion was to try other rental companies (who were already fully booked).
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Hertz ran out of cars, and the customer service was very slow. They did give me an electric vehicle, all they had left, and something that I didn't order/didn't know how to drive. I would be hesitant to book at this Hertz again because apparently they didn't have enough cars for all reservations.
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
The staff was friendly and accommodated us when we wanted to change the type of car we had reserved. However, the location was terrible and no one answered the phone when I was trying to get directions. Google maps also had the incorrect location so we were walking around an unsafe neighborhood trying to find the car rental. The car we rented smelled like smoke, so we had to leave the windows open. At minimum, there should be more detailed information on the location of the car rental. There were multiple people who had the same problem.
Terrible customer service. Tricked you into renting electric car when it doesn’t nor do I want an electric car. And still charged you.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Dollar rented vehicles while not having inventory. One hour wait to get to the counter only to be told we’d have to wait 30 minutes to 2 hours for a vehicle because they didn’t have any left on site. After 2.5 hours, we finally received a vehicle.
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
Stood in line for over an hour. While waiting, downloaded "Dollar" app to find out app is a scam and Dollar doesn't have an app (neither does Thrifty) Cars not available. Had to get luxury XC90 Volvo for upcharge. AC either full blast and very loud (setting 2-5) or too low and not enough.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
It took us four hours to get our car. It was madness.
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
The car was not cleaned well - there were footprints on the inside of the windshield and trail mix scattered around the backseat. Good thing I’m not allergic to nuts! Worse than that was the pickup experience. After standing in line for 55 minutes to reach the checkin counter, it was another 40 minutes before they called me to get the car (I guess I should be thankful it was faster than the 90 minutes they told me I would have to wait!). Yes, I picked up on a Friday afternoon in the summer, but the curt desk agent told me they have this backlog every day…. Which means something is wrong with their system!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
I waited in line for an hour when I had a reservation. The car I paid for wasn't available, so I had to pay EXTRA to get a car, or wait another 1.5 hours.
Reserved a car at a specific location online to get there and be told they don’t have any cars and to wait. Another person walks in and they say they have no cars and won’t be getting any. I was flabbergasted that I was literally told something different 5 minutes earlier. We were then directed to another location across town in hopes of getting a car there.
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2023
They ran out of cars and I had to wait 2 hours for a car to show up to fulfill my reservation.
8.0
Very Good|May 2023
After hour return would be convenient.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
The car wasn’t available
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2023
super wonderful staff & owner. I was late returning it and they were completely nice about it.
Rental had a flight tire so was not able to pick it up
2.0
Poor|Feb 2024
The Budget did not give me my deposit back. 200 USD were charged as a deposit on the date of car rent. But after I gave the car back - it was not sent me back. Please pay back my deposit of 200 USD
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They overbooked and had no car for me or 2 other people
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
They gave us a car with tires bald to the threads that we did not disover until we had driven over 500 miles . Completely negligent
6.0
Okay|May 2023
Different type of car than what I signed up for. Drop-off procedure was confusing
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Budget cancelled my rental 2days ahead saying there weren’t enough cars and that I’d have a hard time finding one at all. Not true. I got one easily from enterprise.
This experience was a nightmare. I arrived at my designated time for the rental pick up to be greeted by an hour-long line to speak with a counter agent. At the counter, the agent informed that there was a shortage of cars and that I would have to wait an additional 1.5-2 hours. The agent further said that my reserved SUV would not be available and that Thrifty would provide an electric car instead. When I asked the agent whether Thrifty planned to compensate me for the delay inconvenience and for the unavailability of my car, they told me it was not their fault but rather that of renters who returned their cars late. That response is unacceptable. In my desperation to leave Washington D.C. ( I was due in NYC that evening), however, I opted for the electric car. This was a terrible mistake. I will spare readers the inconvenience of driving an electric car for long distances. Suffice to say, while on the highway returning from a New England trip, the car’s battery suddenly dissipated. The next thing I knew, I was on the side of the road with a dead battery. It was around 6:30pm and quickly getting dark, so I called Thrifty roadside assistance. Thrifty had me on hold for nearly 20 minutes and my cell phone’s battery died. Eventually, the state police arrived, and I was instructed to use a contracted tow service. Two hundred and fifty dollars and a missed flight later (not to mention 4 hours of delay), I was finally back on the road. Because I missed my flight in Boston, I had to drive down to New York to catch the next flight. I am at a loss for words. This experience has soured me to Thrifty and to electric cars in general. I hope someone will think twice before using either for a rental experience if customer service does not improve.
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
Calvin at the rental desk was the rudest person I have ever experienced in any customer relation position. We arrived at 0655, and as we proceeded to enter the lined off area to the counter. We were rudely yelled at by Calvin, who told us he was closed and asked in a very rude manner, why we would enter. He continued to speak belittling to us, and would not let us answer that there was no sign telling us to not enter and we apologized. He continually shamed my husband and I. As we stood there, he continued to work on the computer after 7am, which was the time it was to open. He belittled and shamed another woman who did the exact same thing as my husband and I did, entering the area. At 7:10, he still did not open the line area and walked off. We and 3 other customers stood there. Finally he arrived back at 07:17 and opened the line. he got back on his computer, took his time, putting on his rubber gloves. At 07:20, he finally took his first customer, rudely telling her to stand in front of her and not be near the counter. I have photos documenting his time of behaviour. He should immediatley be taken off the front desk and examined and counseled. He obviously has anger management issues and should be replaced. A terrrible experience to start our day.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Thrifty was renting cars without having them available. Despite having a car reserved, they were forcing people to wait in excess of 2 hours with no seating available in the building. This practice should not even be legal and I would discourage anyone from reserving a car as they do not honor that reservation. Furthermore, despite having all of my information after making the reservation, the staff asks all of the same questions.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Overall great. One major exception —- - very difficult and dangerous finding where to enter and park car at National airport car rental garage.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
When I arrived and waited in line to check in, I was told to take a seat as it would be awhile before a car was ready ! 30 minutes later I ended up with a Hyundai and had to go to a gas station every single day and put air in the drivers side rear tire …… when I told the employee upon returning the car they were disinterested and could care less …. Never again will I rent from Thrifty !
2.0
Poor|May 2023
They ran out of cars, we’re severely understaffed and we’re not very friendly/helpful
Staff is always amazing. Helpful and nice. Thank you!
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Friendly service and easy rental procedures. Thank you!
8.0
Very Good|Feb 2023
I asked for a car with GPS. First, I got one without. Only cars with GPS were large SUV. So, I got Ford Expedition for a very reasonable price. Mr. Dylan Jernigan was very professional and meet my request when was obvious that firtstly booked car did not have GPS.
2.0
Poor|Nov 2022
The staff at this location is rude and unprofessional. Especially the manager. Avoid this location at all cost.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Outstanding customer service which has not always been the case with car rentals, so thank you!
1 out of 9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in District of Columbia
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in District of Columbia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How long do people hire a car for when staying in District of Columbia?
1 day is the most popular length of time momondo users will hire a car for in District of Columbia. Hiring a car for 1 day will cost £57/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in District of Columbia for 1 week then prices will be around £279. Many of our users also tend to opt for weekend rentals, which cost £83 in total on average. If it's a longer road trip you're after, you can also hire a car for one month in District of Columbia, at a total average cost of £1,944.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in District of Columbia?
Prices for cars in District of Columbia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in District of Columbia?
As of September 2025, there are 67 operators available to choose from for cars in District of Columbia.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in District of Columbia?
Among different countries, including District of Columbia, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in District of Columbia?
To rent a car in District of Columbia, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in District of Columbia?
You should use momondo to book a car hire in District of Columbia because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in District of Columbia?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in District of Columbia by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in District of Columbia with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in District of Columbia offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in District of Columbia on momondo?
Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a car hire in District of Columbia.
Can I find a car hire in District of Columbia which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, car hire in District of Columbia with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in District of Columbia with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Unlimited mileage is indeed an option momondo offers on car hire in District of Columbia.
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