Car hires in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

The majority of the Washington, D.C. car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Washington, D.C. such as Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

When travelling to Washington, D.C. during the month of March, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Washington, D.C. during March, when temperatures are around 57,2 °F and precipitation is 79 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Washington, D.C. will cost you R558/day on average.

When you hire a car in Washington, D.C., you should abide by the city’s 40 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Washington, D.C. are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Washington, D.C..

If you’re interested in hiring the Nissan Rogue in Washington, D.C., then Hertz is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hire). Nissan Rogue hire in Washington, D.C. from Hertz is R1 487 per day on average.Keep in mind that Hertz also has other SUV hires available if you're unable to book the Nissan Rogue during your travel dates. Hiring the Ford Mustang Convertible from Hertz in Washington, D.C. is also an option.

Those looking for a hire car in Washington, D.C. during the month of February should expect temperatures to be around 39,2 °F and should expect around 66 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Travellers looking to leave from Washington, D.C. on a road trip around District of Columbia or the surrounding areas during the month of February should expect temperatures around 39,2 °F and about 66 mm of possible rain through the month.

Prices for cars in Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

As of February 2025, there are 62 operators available to choose from for cars in Washington, D.C..

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Washington, D.C.. 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 applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

When hiring a car in Washington, D.C., all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.