Washington, D.C. car hires from ₹ 2,216

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Honda Fit car
Honda Fit
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,615/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,507/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
M
₹ 2,216/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 2,372/day
Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
M
₹ 2,334/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
₹ 5,188/day
GMC Yukon car
GMC Yukon
or similar 4x4
5
2
4-5
M
₹ 4,748/day
Chevrolet Impala car
Chevrolet Impala
or similar Large
5
5
2/4
M
₹ 3,000/day
Honda Odyssey car
Honda Odyssey
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
₹ 5,975/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar Luxury
5
5
2/4
M
₹ 3,434/day
Hyundai Veloster car
Hyundai Veloster
or similar Luxury
4
2
2-3
M
₹ 2,372/day
Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar 4x4
4
2
4-5
M
₹ 2,615/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 2,819/day
Volkswagen Tiguan car
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
M
₹ 2,842/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Washington, D.C. car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who rented a car in Washington, D.C. 
JessicaMar 2025
This was easy! Uber to airport, rented a car. Short check in process. Super nice staff.
Verified travelerSept 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.
DeeSept 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..

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Washington, D.C.

  • 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 rental car.
  • Fortunately for would-be rental car drivers with flights to Washington, D.C., all of the airports in the greater metropolitan area have easily accessible rental car centers. In Washington Dulles Airport, shuttles outside of the Baggage Claim Area will take travelers to the rental lot, while at Reagan National Airport, travelers will find the rental 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 ₹ 4,798 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
  • Economy rental cars in Washington, D.C. are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Washington, D.C.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Washington, D.C.?

    Fortunately for visitors to D.C. with rental 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 ₹ 5,092 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 (7.3, 66 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 ₹ 292 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 3,500 and ₹ 4,666, depending on the car size.

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

    Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Washington, D.C..

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

  • 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 Standard car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?

    A Standard car hire in Washington, D.C. costs ₹ 3,946 per day, on average.

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

    A Premium car hire in Washington, D.C. costs ₹ 18,067 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Washington, D.C.?

    An Economy car hire in Washington, D.C. costs ₹ 6,051 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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Washington, D.C. car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

6.0

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

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Locations in Washington, D.C.

1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 469 7240

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 223 1418

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4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 686 2890

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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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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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Passenger van

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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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

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

2.0 Poor

Rachel, Oct 2022

KAYAK
They ran out of cars! And didn’t tell anyone so people waiting in line for hours.

8.0 Very Good

Scott, Sept 2022

KAYAK
The car was a little dirty and hadn't been thoroughly cleaned. We also ended up with an SUV instead of a compact car as requested (I don't like driving big cars). I didn't have to pay extra for it (most people would consider it a bonus I guess). But they were very quick with both pickup and dropoff, and overall it was good value for the money.

1 out of 24

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.4

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

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1 Aviation Circle

+1 703 419 6300

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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23540 Autopilot Dr

+1 703 471 6020

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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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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10.0 Wonderful

Jessica, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Easy and great pricd

10.0 Wonderful

Kenneth, Feb 2025

Compact

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

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

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

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Full-size

KAYAK
I hated. I ended up paying 4 times more than what was advertised. Also the Hertz attendant was not helpful when answering my questions.

2.0 Poor

Max, Oct 2024

Compact

KAYAK
They didn’t have any cars for me

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
The car smelled like smoke and I want to be reimbursed for how terrible it was.

1 out of 89

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.4

9 locations in Washington, D.C.

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Locations in Washington, D.C.

1100 4th St Sw

+1 202 554 8100

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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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

KAYAK
Great Service!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
There were no cars available at the location and Kayak let me book one.

2.0 Poor

Joshua, Jul 2024

Premium

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
Great customer service!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Pick-up truck

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

1 out of 12

Sixt

6.5

Okay

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

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

Monday09:00 - 16:00
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Avis

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

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 887 4759

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4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 686 5149

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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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

Diego, Oct 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Great experience 👏

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
Awful.

10.0 Wonderful

Allan, Jul 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
You ran out of cars so I was stranded

4.0 Mediocre

Apoorva, Feb 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
I reached there to find out that they didn’t have any cars left. Why would you book people when you know you won’t have cars. If you don’t have cars then atleast do the courtesy to call and notify ahead of time. It can ruin trips. Had to wait for almost half an hour for a customer to bring back the car and then they gave us the car with half the tank. On top of that they never have the kind of car available that was in the original booking. I booked a Sedan this time and I got a giant RAM truck with lot less fuel efficiency thereby costing me more for the trip. I think this should be fixed.

1 out of 17

Dollar

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

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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1919 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 299 0697

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99 H Street Northeast

+1 202 289 6084

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Terrible. Plus I was double charged and now fighting to get my money back

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
They did not have a car for me to rent. Bummer.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
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

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

1 out of 41

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

Monday00:00 - 23:59
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99 H St Ne

+1 202 715 1912

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

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Alamo

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

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

99 H St Ne

+1 202 715 1912

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

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Customers are able to select cars through the app that aren’t available in person.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Minivan

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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

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Pros:

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

6.0 Okay

Matt, Jan 2021

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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

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Pros:

All good.

Cons:

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

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2020

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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

4.0

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.0

3 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 877 283 0898

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

707 7th Street Northwest

+1 202 347 8518

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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2.0 Poor

Timothy, Oct 2024

Compact

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

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No cars available, despite the reservation. Given an electric vehicle that wasn’t fully charged, and a 30 dollar credit for a future rental. Spent hours charging the car. Returned it at 40% and was charged a $35 feel because it wasn’t charged fully. I was not informed of the fee until I got my bill by email. The car was great but the hidden costs doubled what I intended to pay.

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

No score available yet

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

No score available yet

One location in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

2 15th Street Northwest

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815 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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Most popular car type

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Average price

₹ 5,092/day

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₹ 4,798/day

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