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Cheap Car Rentals in District of Columbia from AED 144

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in District of Columbia with a pick-up date of 23/5 and drop-off date of 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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District of Columbia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in District of Columbia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 173

Cheapest price per day

AED 144

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in District of Columbia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in District of Columbia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

January

AED 168

February

AED 146

March

AED 168

April

AED 190

May

AED 220

June

AED 227

July

AED 238

August

AED 179

September

AED 168

October

AED 194

November

AED 179

December

AED 202

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in District of Columbia is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in District of Columbia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in District of Columbia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

There are, in total, 17,355 car hire locations in District of Columbia that are operated by 347 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 144/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from District of Columbia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 149+

Compact

Compact

AED 169+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 164+

Standard

Standard

AED 166+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 219+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 488+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 363+

Premium

Premium

AED 163+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 340+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 143+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 144+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 151+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 183+

Coupe

Coupe

AED 259+

Compare available car types for rental in District of Columbia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in District of Columbia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 138 - AED 285

All Car Types

AED 188 - AED 338

To rent a small car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of AED 209/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in District of Columbia (~AED 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 285/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of AED 232/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in District of Columbia (~AED 162/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 337/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of AED 293/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in District of Columbia (~AED 180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~AED 389/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a large car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of AED 263/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in District of Columbia (~AED 200/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 396/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of AED 318/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in District of Columbia (~AED 252/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 714/day). In fact, June is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a van is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best District of Columbia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in District of Columbia, you would pay an average price of AED 162/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in District of Columbia (~AED 132/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 375/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for District of Columbia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in District of Columbia, renting a luxury car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki SwiftAED 149/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota CorollaAED 169/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in District of Columbia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in District of Columbia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in District of Columbia. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
267 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.7
Mediocre
123 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
35 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Budget

5.6
Fair
73 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
76 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.1

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Alamo

7.3
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.2

Best District of Columbia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in District of Columbia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in District of Columbia with an average daily rate of AED 199. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Nissan KicksAED 144/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Kicks
Renault ClioAED 149/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Mazda CX-5AED 151/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mazda CX-5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in District of Columbia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in District of Columbia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 173/day when booking a car hire in District of Columbia. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 115/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 27.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in District of Columbia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in District of Columbia.

  • What are petrol prices like in District of Columbia?

    The average price of petrol in District of Columbia is AED 3.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 149 and AED 215 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in District of Columbia for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in District of Columbia from about AED 1,175 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in District of Columbia for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 43% in District of Columbia - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in District of Columbia?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For District of Columbia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in District of Columbia for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in District of Columbia for a month is AED 5,036. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Luxury car rentals in District of Columbia

Find luxury car rental deals in District of Columbia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in District of Columbia cost an average of AED 739 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Audi A8AED 209/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A8
Lexus ESAED 639/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
BMW X5AED 1,004/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X5

Car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in District of Columbia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in District of Columbia. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in District of Columbia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 45+).

Electric

Electric

AED 79+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 45+

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