District of Columbia car hire

Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in District of Columbia.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in District of Columbia are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,4, 76 reviews), Sixt (6,5, 70 reviews), and Avis (6,4, 93 reviews).

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On average a car hire in District of Columbia costs R6 309 per week (R901 per day).

On average a car hire in District of Columbia costs R27 040 per month (R901 per day).

Booking car rentals in the District of Columbia gives you added convenience and flexibility when seeing the city's different attractions. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is one of the places in the District of Columbia that you should not miss. Driving to this museum in your rented car from any District of Columbia car rental allows you to travel comfortably with your packed lunch and other personal stuff. The Metro System's public buses are another reliable and economical mode of transportation. The advantage of renting a car overtaking one of these buses is that the driver can choose their route and departure time.

When driving a car rental in the District of Columbia, it is essential to note the speed limits, which vary depending on the routes you are using. For instance, unless otherwise posted, the absolute speed limit in the District of Columbia is 55 mph on interstate highways and 25 mph on all other roadways. It is 15 mph in alleys. When school zone signs are blinking, this indicates that the road speed limit is 15 mph.

To rent a car in the District of Columbia, you must be at least 21 years old. Before renting a car, most car rental businesses need drivers to have held their driver's license for more than a year. Furthermore, teenagers under 25 cannot rent certain vehicle classes, such as full-size SUVs, premium cars, and convertibles.