How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington, D.C.?

On average a rental car in Washington, D.C. costs AED 165 per day. Search car hire on KAYAK

What is the best car hire company in Washington, D.C.?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Washington, D.C. are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 65 reviews), and Avis (6.4, 91 reviews). Search car hire on KAYAK

How much is the price of fuel in Washington, D.C.?

The average price of fuel in Washington, D.C. is AED 12.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 150 and AED 200, depending on the car size. Search car hire on KAYAK

What is the most popular car hire in Washington, D.C.?

Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Washington, D.C.. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car rental companies are at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car rental companies are at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

Car rental companies onsite at Reagan-National airport include Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz. Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car rental companies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz. Search car hire on KAYAK

How can I find car hires near me in Washington, D.C.?

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How much does a Compact car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?

A Compact car hire in Washington, D.C. costs AED 240 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?

A Full Size car hire in Washington, D.C. costs AED 511 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Standard car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?

A Standard car hire in Washington, D.C. costs AED 272 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

What is the most popular rental car location in Washington, D.C.?

In Washington, D.C., cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 23540 Autopilot Drive (36 km from city centre ). Search car hire on KAYAK

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. Search car hire on KAYAK

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. Search car hire on KAYAK

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. Search car hire on KAYAK

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Class Economy Car

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AED 137/day

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Nissan Versa

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AED 124/day

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Toyota Corolla

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AED 142/day

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Volkswagen Jetta

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AED 181/day

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AED 210/day

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AED 333/day

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AED 192/day

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AED 125/day

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JessicaMar 2025

This was easy! Uber to airport, rented a car. Short check in process. Super nice staff.

Verified travelerSep 2024

People were great though very busy, just the car was pretty rough for such a new vehicle

Verified travelerOct 2024

The process of getting the car was easy enough

Verified travelerApr 2024

Not really a tip. They didn't have q car for me to rent but at least they called me to say so.

Verified travelerFeb 2024

Union Station has limited cars available but can be convenient for locals.

DeeSep 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..

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 AED 145 or less
Book your rental car in Washington, D.C. at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Compact rental cars in Washington, D.C. are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

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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 rent a car in Washington, D.C.?
On average a rental car in Washington, D.C. costs AED 165 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Washington, D.C.?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Washington, D.C. are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 65 reviews), and Avis (6.4, 91 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Washington, D.C.?
The average price of fuel in Washington, D.C. is AED 12.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 150 and AED 200, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Washington, D.C.?
Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Washington, D.C..
Which car rental companies are at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?
The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
Which car rental companies are at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?
Car rental companies onsite at Reagan-National airport include Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz.
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 Compact car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?
A Compact car hire in Washington, D.C. costs AED 240 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?
A Full Size car hire in Washington, D.C. costs AED 511 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?
A Standard car hire in Washington, D.C. costs AED 272 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Washington, D.C.?
In Washington, D.C., cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 23540 Autopilot Drive (36 km from city centre ).

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Budget

5.7

Fair

Read 74 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

5.9

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

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1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 469 7240

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1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 223 1418

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4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 686 2890

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5911 Blair Rd Nw

+1 202 882 1470

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616 E Street Nw

+1 202 499 1200

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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 289 5374

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

Waited 45 minutes in line to pick up car. Only one attendant stuck with one customer. Should have had that customer fix there credit card issues and then get back in line instead of making 3 people wait 45 minutes for what should take 5 minutes

2.0 Poor

Setareh, Apr 2025

Passenger van

I made a van reservation 4+ weeks ahead of a milestone event. Less than 18 hours prior to my picking up the van, I received a call from Budget saying the location I had reserved from does not ever carry vans since their garage cannot accommodate vans! Their location was advertising vans, I reserved from the location! How was it that I am only hearing about it so late!? I went back and sure enough even as of today that location is advertising vans!! She told me one other Budget location has a van, she wouldn’t call that location to switch our reservation, I had to call myself. I spent over an hour trying to get through to the second location. They had one van but it would cost me 6 times more! The van cost went from $200 to over $800!!!! I think they do this on purpose because at that point I was desperate for a van! I only had a few hours to find another van! When I asked the first lady why she is telling me so late? She had the audacity to tell me I still had a few hours left in the day to find a van! I didn’t have anytime at all, so much else going on that day, that’s why I made reservations a month in advance!! I will never ever use Budget!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Passenger van

12 passenge van I reserved wasn’t available. Said it would be available three hours after schedule reservation then it wasn’t. The woman at the counter was lovely and it wasn’t her fault but Customer line is worthless. Never answered. Just terrible service.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

Great vehicle at a fairly reasonable price. Getting the vehicle wasn’t bad. Dropping it off was difficult. It was an urban location inside a parking garage. Signage was poor. Not enough designated spaces were available. Finally had to park in a non- designated spot after repeatedly circling, hoping something would open up.

2.0 Poor

Max, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

Abominable. Firstly, they closed the pick up location for the day before my pick up time, leaving me stranded. Then they told me to pick up from another location but in modifying the reservation they mistakenly put same drop off as pick up when original drop off was in NY. When I brought this up they said that a one way fee of $200 would then apply if I have a different drop off. After three hours on the phone I was finally able to sort it out by sending them the original contract showing that my drop off was always meant to be NY. Still, I had to close the contract with the one way fee in it, and I’m told in 7 days they will reverse the charge to honor the original agreed upon rate. Fingers crossed

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

The facility is terrible. And I had to wait a long time to be seen even though I was next in line.

Hertz

5.3

Fair

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6.1

Comfort

6.1

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5.1

Value for money

5.4

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

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1 Aviation Circle

+1 703 419 6300

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1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

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23540 Autopilot Dr

+1 703 471 6020

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707 7th St Nw Cnr Of 7th + G

+1 202 347 8518

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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 289 6084

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999 9th St Nw

+1 202 842 1541

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2.0 Poor

Anurag, Apr 2025

Economy

i tried to cancel, went back n forth, voicemail was full, and then ended getting charged for the rental.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

Hertz is terrible. They do confirm reservations even when no cars are actually available. They process the payment right away, and will not reverse the transaction/refund. This has happened to me more than once with Hertz. In DC, Flint, etc Should you call them, they will insist that they can’t find the booking numbers, computer cant retrieve receipt number etc. Stay away from these fraudsters. Never, ever..

2.0 Poor

Wes, Apr 2025

Supplier choice

I rented an EV, but upon arrival I learned that all Hertz’s chargers were broken and the car’s battery was almost dead, so I had to pay substantially more for a different car. After dropping off the car in pristine condition, I soon learned that a $60 cleaning fee was added (despite the attendant confirming that there would be no additional fees). The fee was removed after spending an hour or so dealing with customer service, but it was still a tremendous pain. Avoid Hertz at all costs.

10.0 Wonderful

Jessica, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

Easy and great pricd

10.0 Wonderful

Kenneth, Feb 2025

Compact

nothing, I just rented a car a bit to small for me.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

From a to z all went very efficiently,great job keep it up.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

Read 35 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.3

9 locations in Washington, D.C.

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1100 4th St Sw

+1 202 554 8100

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1110 14th St Nw

+1 202 393 0900

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2505 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 232 4443

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2730 Georgia Ave Nw

+1 202 332 1716

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3355 Benning Rd Ne

+1 202 635 1104

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3700 10th St Ne

+1 202 635 1104

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5013 Georgia Ave Nw

+1 202 451 2148

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970 D St Sw

+1 202 554 1681

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99 H St Ne

+1 202 715 1912

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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!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Pick-up truck

I filled up the gas and they were trying to charge me. check your employee, someone is stealing

Sixt

6.6

Okay

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.2

One location in Washington, D.C.

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99 H Street NE

+1 888 749 8227

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Avis

6.4

Okay

Read 51 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.8

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

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1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 469 7179

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1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 887 4759

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4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 686 5149

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5911 Blair Rd Nw

+1 202 722 2680

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616 E Street Nw

+1 202 499 1039

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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 682 2983

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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, Sep 2024

People carrier

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.

10.0 Wonderful

Allan, Jul 2024

Passenger van

The 12-person Ford Transit van perfectly met all our family's needs. The pickup and drop-off experience, working with Jamie & Shawn was simple, pleasant, positive.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

You ran out of cars so I was stranded

Dollar

2.9

Poor

Read 123 reviews

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

3.6

3 locations in Washington, D.C.

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1 Aviation Circle

+1 866 434 2226

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1919 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 299 0697

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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99 H Street Northeast

+1 202 289 6084

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
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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, Sep 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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

Easy transaction pick up drop off Friendly staff Car needed (windows) needed better cleaning

National

9.1

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

3 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

50 Massachusetts Ave Ne

+1 888 826 6890

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970 D St Sw

+1 202 554 1681

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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99 H St Ne

+1 202 715 1912

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Alamo

7.5

Good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

970 D St Sw

+1 888 826 6893

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
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99 H St Ne

+1 202 715 1912

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 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 carrier

I dropped my rental off 1 hour and 10 minutes late. Alamo automatically charged two extra hours. The attendant corrected it.

6.0 Okay

Peter, Mar 2021

Pros:

Pick up was great. Drop off slow. Car smelled like smoke

6.0 Okay

Matt, Jan 2021

Pros:

The car drove nicely and didn’t have any critical issues. The originally confirmed price (NOT what we were charged in the end) was wonderful.

Cons:

We were hit with a $436.59 ‘’inner city fee’’ despite dropping off where confirmed by our desk agent in Atlanta. At that meeting as well, we waited over two hours as Thrifty, Hertz, and one additional rental company were all required to wait in the same line for two agents. Finally, our windshield wipers did not work on timed settings. During the hours of rain we experienced from Atlanta to New York City, our only option was to hold down the trigger manually.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2020

Pros:

All good.

Cons:

Specific vehicle availability--I requested a SUV but ended up with a minivan.

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2020

Cons:

We booked the car for 8:30am. We got there, the car was not ready. They tried to give us an upgrade of a V8 for a long trip when I booked an economical car. We then had to wait 45 mins for a car to arrive. It had tire pressure issues. They filled with air and said it was fine. We got down the road 5 mins and a warning light came on. We then had to find another Alamo to switch out the car which took another 40 mins as they had to do the paperwork and clean the car. 11am we were finally in the road for a 12 hour trip This is totally unacceptable

Thrifty

3.6

Poor

Read 75 reviews

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.6

Value for money

3.6

3 locations in Washington, D.C.

fromAED 121/day

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
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1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

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707 7th Street Northwest

+1 202 347 8518

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Compact SUV

$60 was added to the bill than another $40 at drop off for a total of just over $100 extra in hidden charges by Thrifty. Will not use again

2.0 Poor

Timothy, Oct 2024

Compact

Did not have a car. Required me to run my credit card again. Could not give me a receipt. Their procedure was that I should wait on the floor with 20 plus other people. I eventually got a car with another company. Could not cancel my "reservation" or "rental" with Thrifty. Not looking forward to continuing to have to fight to not pay for the product (rental car) that they could not and did not provide.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

Bad. At pickup, they directed me to a car, and as I was leaving, they told me I was in the wrong car (even though I went to the exact space, and model car). They then switched me to a smaller car. I didn’t get a chance to look at the car though until after I drove off because they switched me in the exit line. So I had to turn back around and ask for the model size bigger. The guy didn’t believe me when I said the car was the wrong model size. Luckily, a manager confirmed I was right and switched me to a bigger model. However, that car stunk of smoke so I asked for a different one. They finally placed me in a minivan. Not ideal, but fine. Of course, as I was leaving, I was again stopped and told I was in the wrong car and had to tell the story over again. At return, the guy just yelled to me to leave the keys and they’d send a receipt. It’s been over 12 hours, and still no receipt or confirmation of drop off.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

Rude, unhelpful, unprofessional staff. The desk was abandoned when I got there and I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing the staff by asking to be helped. That place needs a new manager and everyone working that service counter needs customer service training. Will not be using Thrifty again.

4.0 Mediocre

Ashley, Nov 2023

Intermediate

I'm still waiting for receipt. The pick up was less than desired as no one present when going to select a car and there was an issue with car during whole rental. Poor first and last impressions.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate

Many hidden fees that I was not informed of !! Worst company to rent from !! NEVER AGAIN

Kyte

8.7

Very Good

2 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1050 Connecticut Ave NW

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50 Massachusetts Ave Ne Space Z213

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Elita Rent A Car

4.0

Mediocre

2 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

Washington Airport Ronald Reagan National DCA

+1 703 838 1666

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Washington Dulles Intl Airport IAD

+1 703 661 6387

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

23320 Autopilot Dr, Dulles, 20166-7705, VA, Virginia

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keddy by Europcar

6.2

Okay

One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

2600 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Washington Reagan Airport

+1 703 838 1666

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Free2Move

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11 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

100, M Street SE, Suite 525

+1 201 555 5555

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1625, P St Nw

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227, Harry Thomas Way NE

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2550, Benning Rd NE

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355, water ST SE

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4326 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wisconsin Ave NW

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48th St, NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC

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50, Massachusetts Ave. NE

+1 818 966 3327

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705, G street Southwest

+1 844 543 7332

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Good Hope Rd SE

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Logan Cir NW

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

2500 National Avenue Garage A

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99 H St Ne

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Advance Car And Truck Rental

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One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

2600 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington

+1 703 838 1666

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Eagle Rent A Car

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One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

435 S. Washington St

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NextCar

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One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

2 15th Street Northwest

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816 travellers who rented a car in Washington, D.C. gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

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Average price	AED 165/day
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