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Cheap Car Hire in Washington from $43

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 1/5 and drop-off date of 15/5. 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 25 March 2025.

Most popular company

Fox

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$86

Cheapest price per day

$43

What is the cheapest time to rent 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 25 March 2025.

January

$63

February

$63

March

$65

April

$68

May

$71

June

$112

July

$135

August

$124

September

$90

October

$76

November

$65

December

$87

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Washington is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 March 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Washington this past week from 17,280 hire locations out of 346 hire agencies. Prices for a Washington medium car hire start from $43/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

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

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 25 March 2025.

Small cars

$52 - $122

All Car Types

$66 - $178

To hire a small car in Washington, you would pay an average price of $88/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$122/day). In fact, February is about 42% 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 22% 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 $104/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$155/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 $143/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Washington (~$96/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$199/day). In fact, May is about 34% 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 22% 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 $110/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$184/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 2% 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 $175/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$246/day). In fact, February is about 58% 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 36% 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 $113/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Washington (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$270/day). In fact, February is about 31% 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 is 1% 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 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 $166/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Washington (~$142/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$322/day). In fact, July is about 15% 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 32% 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.

Kia Rio$45/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Kia Picanto$46/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i20$48/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 25 March 2025.

Dollar

8.5
Very Good
120 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
112 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.1
Fair
361 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
85 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Avis

7.4
Good
31 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.3

Budget

7.2
Good
42 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Sixt

6.9
Okay
45 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

Alamo

7.7
Good
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Best Washington car hire deals found

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 $118. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Kia Forte$43/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Toyota Auris$45/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$46/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Washington?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $86/day when booking a car hire in Washington. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Fox, booked on Mar. 23.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Washington?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Washington from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($43/day), Thrifty ($46/day), and Fox ($48/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Washington?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Washington.

  • What are petrol prices like in Washington?

    The average price of petrol in Washington is $1.44/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $64 and $93 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Fox offers hire cars in Washington for about $374 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Washington for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Washington it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 20%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 $1,603 ($53/day) on average.

Luxury car hires in Washington

Find luxury car hire deals in Washington from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Washington cost an average of $96 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$70/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$73/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$77/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Van hires in Washington

Find van hire deals in Washington from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Washington cost an average of $78 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Toyota HiAce$74/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$76/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$78/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

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 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Washington. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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