Washington Car Rental

Have Wheels, Will Travel

Get to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) with your sights on new adventures and a thrilling must-see list ready to go, and you'll never be disappointed. Last year, travels to this town were popular, and Washington is so lovely that tens of thousands of people made it their permanent home. With so many people needing to get to their location at once, having easy access to transit is a must if you want to begin your vacation right away.

Of course, you could hail a taxicab. Or you might want to use public transport to explore after you put your luggage down at your hotel. Plus, sometimes getting around the downtown district is best done on foot. Since Ronald Reagan Washington National is one of the busiest airports in the world, you may find it hard to grab a seat on the bus. But thanks to a rental car you're able to sightsee Washington on your own timetable; reserving a car rental unlocks the full potential of your vacation. Say goodbye to figuring out the public transit route and howdy to the wonderful feeling of miles of pavement at your disposal.

Discovering Washington with Your Rental Car

If you're in the market for a cheap car rental after you've arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National, Expedia has anassortment of vehicles to make any traveler smile. Our stock features cars and trucks for large groups and solo adventurers alike. Get an economy vehicle that is easy to handle, or turn the keys in a bigger car that can accommodate anything you purchase on your travels.

• Luxury sedans with conveniences including sun roofs and smart technology for a wonderful ride
• Sporty coupes for sunny getaways that call for cruising with the top down
• Roomy vans that easily fit your whole family or group of travel buddies
Hybrid vehicles with best-in-class gas mileage for traveling around Washington for a cleaner ride

Use Expedia's simple booking tool to name your travel dates and preferred vehicle, and your vacation wheels are secured before you know it. If you find yourself flying into Ronald Reagan Washington National, but departing from Washington Dulles InternationalIAD, then having a personal ride makes it easier to get to the gate on time. Finding a rental car in Washington is a piece of cake!

Location, location, location

If you're arriving at Washington Dulles by plane, you may wish to pick up your rental car from one of the many car rental companies at the airport. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty all have counters to serve you at Dulles International Airport (IAD). Dollar and Hertz have pick-up counters inside National Airport (DCA), while Enterprise is just a shuttle ride away. Expedia can also show you a map of the nearest car rental locations to your hotel and the rental cars they carry. (And keep in mind that off-airport car rentals are often cheaper than at the airport, even from the same car rental company.)

Picking the rental car that's right for you

Expedia offers a choice of rental cars, minivans, luxury autos, and SUVs to meet nearly every need. If you need any special equipment, like a child seat or a navigational system, let us know and we will forward your request on to the rental car company. And what's more, when you choose to 'hire a car' (as the British say) from one of our car rental partners* in Washington, D.C., you'll be dealing with a rental car company that has made a special commitment to provide Expedia customers with great customer service, a wide choice of top quality cars, and competitive total pricing.

Expedia's Total Pricing

Unlike some other online travel sites that show you a cheap discount rate for your car rental when you're shopping and then heap on taxes and fees when it comes time to pay, Expedia shows you the final price up front. What you see is what you pay.

*Advantage Rent-A-Car, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty