C$ 35/day Thrifty Rental Cars in Washington, D.C.

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Thrifty car rental deals in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

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	Small Cars	C$ 42 - C$ 99
	All Car Types	C$ 57 - C$ 90

The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia is in January when prices are C$ 42 per day on average. C$ 42 per day is 34% lower than the C$ 63 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in Washington, D.C.. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia is in December when prices are C$ 48 per day on average. C$ 48 per day is 30% lower than the C$ 69 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in Washington, D.C.. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia is in December when prices are C$ 43 per day on average. C$ 43 per day is 46% lower than the C$ 80 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in Washington, D.C.. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.

The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia is in January when prices are C$ 46 per day on average. C$ 46 per day is 33% lower than the C$ 68 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in Washington, D.C.. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Washington, D.C., July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.

Audi A3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

2/4-door vehicles

C$ 70/day

12 May - 21 May

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

C$ 70/day

12 May - 21 May

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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-5-door vehicles

C$ 72/day

12 May - 21 May

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Washington, D.C.’s Thrifty locations

Below you will find information for every Thrifty rental car location in Washington, D.C., including address, phone number, and reviews

Thrifty

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76 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

This experience was a nightmare. I arrived at my designated time for the rental pick up to be greeted by an hour-long line to speak with a counter agent. At the counter, the agent informed that there was a shortage of cars and that I would have to wait an additional 1.5-2 hours. The agent further said that my reserved SUV would not be available and that Thrifty would provide an electric car instead. When I asked the agent whether Thrifty planned to compensate me for the delay inconvenience and for the unavailability of my car, they told me it was not their fault but rather that of renters who returned their cars late. That response is unacceptable. In my desperation to leave Washington D.C. ( I was due in NYC that evening), however, I opted for the electric car. This was a terrible mistake. I will spare readers the inconvenience of driving an electric car for long distances. Suffice to say, while on the highway returning from a New England trip, the car’s battery suddenly dissipated. The next thing I knew, I was on the side of the road with a dead battery. It was around 6:30pm and quickly getting dark, so I called Thrifty roadside assistance. Thrifty had me on hold for nearly 20 minutes and my cell phone’s battery died. Eventually, the state police arrived, and I was instructed to use a contracted tow service. Two hundred and fifty dollars and a missed flight later (not to mention 4 hours of delay), I was finally back on the road. Because I missed my flight in Boston, I had to drive down to New York to catch the next flight. I am at a loss for words. This experience has soured me to Thrifty and to electric cars in general. I hope someone will think twice before using either for a rental experience if customer service does not improve.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Calvin at the rental desk was the rudest person I have ever experienced in any customer relation position. We arrived at 0655, and as we proceeded to enter the lined off area to the counter. We were rudely yelled at by Calvin, who told us he was closed and asked in a very rude manner, why we would enter. He continued to speak belittling to us, and would not let us answer that there was no sign telling us to not enter and we apologized. He continually shamed my husband and I. As we stood there, he continued to work on the computer after 7am, which was the time it was to open. He belittled and shamed another woman who did the exact same thing as my husband and I did, entering the area. At 7:10, he still did not open the line area and walked off. We and 3 other customers stood there. Finally he arrived back at 07:17 and opened the line. he got back on his computer, took his time, putting on his rubber gloves. At 07:20, he finally took his first customer, rudely telling her to stand in front of her and not be near the counter. I have photos documenting his time of behaviour. He should immediatley be taken off the front desk and examined and counseled. He obviously has anger management issues and should be replaced. A terrrible experience to start our day.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Thrifty was renting cars without having them available. Despite having a car reserved, they were forcing people to wait in excess of 2 hours with no seating available in the building. This practice should not even be legal and I would discourage anyone from reserving a car as they do not honor that reservation. Furthermore, despite having all of my information after making the reservation, the staff asks all of the same questions.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Overall great. One major exception —- - very difficult and dangerous finding where to enter and park car at National airport car rental garage.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

When I arrived and waited in line to check in, I was told to take a seat as it would be awhile before a car was ready ! 30 minutes later I ended up with a Hyundai and had to go to a gas station every single day and put air in the drivers side rear tire …… when I told the employee upon returning the car they were disinterested and could care less …. Never again will I rent from Thrifty !

2.0

Poor|May 2023

They ran out of cars, we’re severely understaffed and we’re not very friendly/helpful

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Information about Thrifty car rentals in Washington, D.C.

How much will a Thrifty rental car in Washington, D.C. cost in June?

According to last year’s data, you can expect Thrifty rental car prices in Washington, D.C. to be C$ 59 per day on average in June. Yet it’s not unheard of to find prices for as low as C$ 35 per day from Thrifty during this time of year in the city of Washington, D.C.. C$ 413 is typically the average week-long cost to rent a car from Thrifty in June while in Washington, D.C..

Does Thrifty have a location at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

At the moment, Thrifty has 1 location at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:
1 Aviation Circle.

Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in Washington, D.C.?

Yes, Thrifty has free cancellation for rental cars in Washington, D.C.. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Thrifty at one of their Washington, D.C. locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.

What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in Washington, D.C. in June?

According to our data, Intermediate vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to rent from Thrifty while visiting Washington, D.C. in June. Based on Thrifty car rental prices in June last year, you can expect the average price for Intermediate rentals to be C$ 58/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as C$ 35/day last June, which means you may be able to find similar rental prices this year on momondo.

What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest type of car Thrifty has to offer in Washington, D.C. is the Intermediate at C$ 58 per day on average. C$ 58 per day is 34% cheaper than the most expensive car available at Thrifty, so you end up saving some money by choosing a more affordable option. 68% of momondo users who rented a car in Washington, D.C. from Thrifty chose the Intermediate, often because of the cost savings.

How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in Washington, D.C.?

Thrifty currently operates out of 3 locations in Washington, D.C.. The most popular car rental location Thrifty has in Washington, D.C. is located at 1 Aviation Circle. Over the past 12 months, 96% of our users that searched for Thrifty rentals in Washington, D.C. happened to rent their vehicle from the 1 Aviation Circle location in the past year.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Washington, D.C.?

Prices for cars in Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Washington, D.C.?

As of May 2025, there are 63 operators available to choose from for cars in Washington, D.C..

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Washington, D.C.?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Washington, D.C.. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Washington, D.C.?

To rent a car in Washington, D.C., all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.