Car Hire in Washington (DC)
Near Washington (DC)
Frequently Asked Questions
With pick-up locations such as Reagan National Airport, Union Station and various other Downtown destinations, Rentalcars.com makes it easy to rent a car in Washington DC. Our team negotiate with rental companies directly, securing exclusive deals and cheap prices. In fact, we are so committed to bringing you the best prices, that if you find the same car from the same brand cheaper elsewhere, we will beat the quote. You will find a great choice of cars on our site, from brands like Budget, Alamo and National.
Alamo, National and Dollar often give you a free GPS with the car. However, we know there is more to good value than freebies: you also want to be sure to company is trusted and recommended by others. To give you an insight into which companies offer the best rental experience, we show reviews and ratings from previous customers next to each listing. We are impartial, with no bias towards any of the companies we negotiate with.
Great Falls Park, Virginia: One of the most spectacular natural landmarks in the Washington DC area, Great Falls Park is around 20 miles from the USA’s capital. Set within 800 acres of beautiful Virginia countryside alongside the Potomac River, the park offers a wide variety of activities: including hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, cycling and horse riding. This idyllic location is also the perfect place to simply relax and escape the busy streets of Washington DC.
Baltimore: Situated an hour’s drive from Washington DC, the city of Baltimore has an illustrious history as an important seaport. In 1980, the Inner Harbor area underwent a major regeneration project with the addition of many tourist attractions, hotel, bars and restaurants. For baseball fans, a trip to Baltimore is incomplete without visiting the birthplace of Babe Ruth. The MLB star’s former home has been transformed into a fascinating museum dedicated to one of the USA’s most iconic sports personalities.
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: One of the most iconic 18th-century homes in the USA, the Mansion of George Washington’s Mount Vernon is located around 15 miles south of DC. This splendid 21-room residence offers a glimpse into plantation life — with beautiful gardens and grounds, intriguing museum exhibits and informative programmes which honour the father of this great nation.
- There are plenty of parking spaces in Washington, most of which are metered. You don’t need change – you can pay by phone. This also means you only pay for the time your car was parked.
- Like other American cities, Washington’s streets are laid out in a grid system. Before your trip, you could familiarise yourself with this system using your phone’s map service.
- In Washington, you can make a right turn when the lights are red.