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Cheap Car Hire in Washington from $48

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 Washington with a pick-up date of 28/6 and drop-off date of 5/7. 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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Washington car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Washington. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 May 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$100

Cheapest price per day

$48

Cheapest time to hire a car in Washington

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington 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 28 May 2025.

January

$61

February

$61

March

$58

April

$61

May

$68

June

$113

July

$133

August

$122

September

$88

October

$74

November

$63

December

$85

Popular car types in Washington

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Washington and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 May 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Washington this past week from 17,524 hire locations out of 352 hire agencies. Prices for a Washington small car hire start from $48/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Washington

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Washington to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 May 2025.

Small cars

$57 - $125

All Car Types

$77 - $172

To hire a small car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $88/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$125/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a small car saves you 20% 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 Washington small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $101/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$154/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a medium car saves you 8% 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 Washington medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $137/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$196/day). In fact, February is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a large car is 21% 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 Washington large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Washington, you would pay an average price of $105/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$173/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a SUV saves you 4% 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 Washington SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Washington, you would pay an average price of $152/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$245/day). In fact, February is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a van is 28% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $109/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Washington (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$263/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a luxury car saves you 1% 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 Washington luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Washington, you would pay an average price of $152/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Washington (~$138/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$314/day). In fact, July is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Washington. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Washington, hiring a convertible is 29% 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.

Toyota Auris$48/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Kia Rio$55/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Skoda Scala$55/day
4
M
A/C
Skoda Scala

Top hire agencies in Washington

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Washington known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Washington. Reviews were last updated on 28 May 2025.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
106 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
136 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
149 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.2
Good
118 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Avis

7.1
Good
109 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Budget

6.9
Okay
203 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
181 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Hertz

5.3
Fair
418 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4

Best car hire deals found in Washington

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Washington. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Washington with an average daily rate of $103. Data was last updated on 28 May 2025.
Toyota Auris$48/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Hyundai Avante$49/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante
MG 3$55/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a car hire in Washington. The absolute best deal a user found was for $61/day from NextCar, booked on May 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Washington for about $1,023 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Washington check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Washington for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Washington is $4,385 ($146/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Washington

Browse car hires by fuel type in Washington. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington. Deals were last updated on 28 May 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($37+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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