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Cheap Car Hire in Washington from R543

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 13/6 and drop-off date of 19/7. 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 7 June 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

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 7 June 2025.

January

R710

February

R710

March

R674

April

R710

May

R799

June

R1 278

July

R1 527

August

R1 402

September

R1 012

October

R852

November

R728

December

R976

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 7 June 2025.

At R543/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Washington in the past week. Out of 352 car hire agencies operating in Washington, there are, in total, 17 530 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 893+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 422+

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

R1 400+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 565+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

R1 186+

Compare available car types for rental 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 7 June 2025.

Small cars

R703 - R1 713

All Car Types

R584 - R1 889

To hire a small car in Washington, you would pay an average price of R661/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Washington (~R703/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 713/day). In fact, December is about 6% 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, renting a small car saves you 45% 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 R1 051/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Washington (~R584/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 319/day). In fact, March is about 45% 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, renting a medium car saves you 13% 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 SUV in Washington, you would pay an average price of R1 021/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Washington (~R584/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 933/day). In fact, March is about 43% 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, renting a SUV saves you 15% 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:

Volkswagen PoloR543/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR562/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Hyundai AtosR576/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos

Top rental 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 7 June 2025.

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
106 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

Dollar

8,5
Very Good
141 reviews5 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
158 reviews39 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

7,0
Good
113 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Budget

7,0
Good
216 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

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
419 reviews24 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 hiredeals in Washington. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Washington with an average daily rate of R928. Data was last updated on 7 June 2025.
Volkswagen PoloR543/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Mazda Mazda3R543/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Toyota Corolla QuestR562/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Washington, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Washington for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in Washington. They can have you in a hire car for about R5 677 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.

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