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Car hire in District of Columbia

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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District of Columbia car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyDollar
Cities to choose from1, Washington D.C. is most popular

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City car hire in District of Columbia

Where in District of Columbia will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Car hire in Washington D.C.

From
R 996
per day

Car hire in Washington D.C.

From
R 996
per day

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What are the best car hire companies in District of Columbia?

Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about District of Columbia

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state
Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries 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.

Car hire in District of Columbia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in District of Columbia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in District of Columbia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in District of Columbia is Budget. You can rent a car with them for R 0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Budget, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in District of Columbia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in District of Columbia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in District of Columbia. First, you need to decide where in District of Columbia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in District of Columbia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in District of Columbia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Washington D.C.. On average, it costs R 1,532 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 996 per day.

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.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in District of Columbia are Dollar, Avis and Budget. The cheapest company we've found is NextCar. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

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.

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