Washington, D.C. People Carrier Hire

Toyota Sienna

or similar VAN

£63/day

Honda Odyssey

or similar VAN

£63/day

Toyota Sienna

or similar VAN

£41/day

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

or similar VAN

£123/day

Mazda Mazda5

or similar VAN

£45/day

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

or similar VAN

£208/day

Ford Transit

or similar VAN

£96/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Travelers will have three airport rental locations in Washington DC. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) are the optional locations to acquire Washington DC van rentals. DCA is the closest to the city, located about six miles away. Rental counters of agencies like Alamo and Enterprise are on Level 1 of airport Parking 1. Rentals counters at IAD are along Autopilot Drive, with a shuttle available to offer free transport to and from the airport. SIXT, Dollar, and Avis are some of the main providers at IAD. Alternatively, travelers can also rent a van from the car rental facility at BWI from providers like Budget, National, and Thrifty.
If you’re traveling to Washington with a group of friends, colleagues, or family, consider renting a van. Vans are a good option as they are spacious and save you money since they eliminate the need for multiple rental vehicles and come at affordable rates. It is also easy to keep track of your travel group when you move around in one rental van, unlike if you move in multiple vehicles.
Driving Washington DC van rentals in the downtown area can be difficult for a visitor. The streets change direction frequently, so you can easily confuse directions. We recommend mapping your route before heading out or getting GPS on your van rental to help with navigation. Also, almost all roads have automated red light cameras, so adhere to driving rules and speed limits to avoid incurring hefty fines.
Avoid getting caught on Washington roads during the rush hours. The traffic congestion starts from 6 am to around 10 am and then again from 4 pm to 7 pm. The congestion is worse on days like Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Avoid Interstates 70 and 95 completely during the rush hours. Instead, use alternatives like Highways 270, 295, and 395 to reach your destination. Washington experiences one of the worst road congestion taking about 10 minutes to drive a couple of blocks.
September is typically the cheapest month to hire a van in Washington, D.C., with prices around £98 per day. The most expensive month is June, with average prices of £130 per day.

Where is the best car rental location in Washington to rent vans?
Airport rental locations are a more convenient option to rent vans in Washington. In particular, Washington Dulles International Airport is most preferable since it is the largest airport in the city, receiving most of the international flights to Washington. Moreover, companies like Hertz and Budget at IAD operate 24/7, so you can pick up Washington DC van rentals from IAD anytime. Alternatively, travelers can rent vans from DAC airport, which is closer to downtown Washington, unlike IAD.
What is the most reliable van brand to rent in Washington?
Ford, in particular the Ford Transit van, is very popular among renters in Washington and also one you can rely upon for all your travel needs. Ford vans are popular among the vehicle fleet of many rental agencies in Washington DC. However, we recommend booking your Ford van rental early in advance so that availability of the same can be guaranteed when you arrive.
Where are the best places to park in Washington?
Downtown has limited and expensive parking options, with metered street parking only available for up to 2h. Since Washington DC has an efficient Metro transport system, we recommend not heading into the city center with your van rental. It's best to park your van at one of the parking lots at the Metro stations, then board the Metro to the city center. Parking at the Metro station will cost a daily fee of around $5 on average, which is the most affordable parking option in the city. Colonial Parking and Laz Parking are other parking options to consider in town.
How does KAYAK find such low people carrier hire prices?
KAYAK compares people carrier hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.

Budget

5.8

Fair

Read 74 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.8

Value for money

6.1

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 469 7240

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
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1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 223 1418

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4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 686 2890

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5911 Blair Rd Nw

+1 202 882 1470

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616 E Street Nw

+1 202 499 1200

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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 289 5374

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

Great vehicle at a fairly reasonable price. Getting the vehicle wasn’t bad. Dropping it off was difficult. It was an urban location inside a parking garage. Signage was poor. Not enough designated spaces were available. Finally had to park in a non- designated spot after repeatedly circling, hoping something would open up.

2.0 Poor

Max, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

Abominable. Firstly, they closed the pick up location for the day before my pick up time, leaving me stranded. Then they told me to pick up from another location but in modifying the reservation they mistakenly put same drop off as pick up when original drop off was in NY. When I brought this up they said that a one way fee of $200 would then apply if I have a different drop off. After three hours on the phone I was finally able to sort it out by sending them the original contract showing that my drop off was always meant to be NY. Still, I had to close the contract with the one way fee in it, and I’m told in 7 days they will reverse the charge to honor the original agreed upon rate. Fingers crossed

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

The facility is terrible. And I had to wait a long time to be seen even though I was next in line.

2.0 Poor

Rachel, Oct 2022

They ran out of cars! And didn’t tell anyone so people waiting in line for hours.

8.0 Very Good

Scott, Sept 2022

The car was a little dirty and hadn't been thoroughly cleaned. We also ended up with an SUV instead of a compact car as requested (I don't like driving big cars). I didn't have to pay extra for it (most people would consider it a bonus I guess). But they were very quick with both pickup and dropoff, and overall it was good value for the money.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2022

Just an overall heads up, they don’t have a lot of vehicles so when you go in to pick up your reserved vehicle, they have to wait for someone to drop off their previously rental vehicle. Then, they turn it around immediately-so no cleaning the vehicle at all. Our vehicle had a check engine light on it as well. Customer service is luck luster-they do not care if you have to wait.

Hertz

5.3

Fair

Read 267 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.4

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 703 419 6300

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1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

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23540 Autopilot Dr

+1 703 471 6020

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707 7th St Nw Cnr Of 7th + G

+1 202 347 8518

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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 289 6084

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999 9th St Nw

+1 202 842 1541

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2.0 Poor

Max, Oct 2024

Compact

They didn’t have any cars for me

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

The car smelled like smoke and I want to be reimbursed for how terrible it was.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

Explanation of the tolls. We paid as we went thru

2.0 Poor

Matt, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Not good. There was not a vehicle available even though I had a confirmation number. The location was overbooked.

2.0 Poor

奕宏, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

Very ver bad.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

My experience was actually a great one

Thrifty

4.9

Mediocre

Read 83 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

4.5

3 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
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1919 Connecticut Ave Nw

+1 202 299 0697

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707 7th Street Northwest

+1 202 347 8518

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2.0 Poor

Timothy, Oct 2024

Compact

Did not have a car. Required me to run my credit card again. Could not give me a receipt. Their procedure was that I should wait on the floor with 20 plus other people. I eventually got a car with another company. Could not cancel my "reservation" or "rental" with Thrifty. Not looking forward to continuing to have to fight to not pay for the product (rental car) that they could not and did not provide.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

Bad. At pickup, they directed me to a car, and as I was leaving, they told me I was in the wrong car (even though I went to the exact space, and model car). They then switched me to a smaller car. I didn’t get a chance to look at the car though until after I drove off because they switched me in the exit line. So I had to turn back around and ask for the model size bigger. The guy didn’t believe me when I said the car was the wrong model size. Luckily, a manager confirmed I was right and switched me to a bigger model. However, that car stunk of smoke so I asked for a different one. They finally placed me in a minivan. Not ideal, but fine. Of course, as I was leaving, I was again stopped and told I was in the wrong car and had to tell the story over again. At return, the guy just yelled to me to leave the keys and they’d send a receipt. It’s been over 12 hours, and still no receipt or confirmation of drop off.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

Rude, unhelpful, unprofessional staff. The desk was abandoned when I got there and I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing the staff by asking to be helped. That place needs a new manager and everyone working that service counter needs customer service training. Will not be using Thrifty again.

4.0 Mediocre

Ashley, Nov 2023

Intermediate

I'm still waiting for receipt. The pick up was less than desired as no one present when going to select a car and there was an issue with car during whole rental. Poor first and last impressions.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate

Many hidden fees that I was not informed of !! Worst company to rent from !! NEVER AGAIN

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Supplier choice

No cars available, despite the reservation. Given an electric vehicle that wasn’t fully charged, and a 30 dollar credit for a future rental. Spent hours charging the car. Returned it at 40% and was charged a $35 feel because it wasn’t charged fully. I was not informed of the fee until I got my bill by email. The car was great but the hidden costs doubled what I intended to pay.

Dollar

2.7

Poor

Read 127 reviews

Cleanliness

3.4

Comfort

3.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.8

Value for money

3.4

3 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1 Aviation Circle

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
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1919 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 299 0697

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99 H Street Northeast

+1 202 289 6084

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

Super clean, nice new car, the only problem we had was one tire tiny. It was slow and air, besides that everything else was great.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

This would have been a good experience apart from two things: 1) the repeated pestering texts and e-mails insisting that I check in online in advance, which I tried to do but the system didn't work; and 2) HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I waited for over half an hour to speak to someone in India who was hard to understand and then in the end said she couldn't do anything to change my pick-up time because I had booked through a third party service, and gave me a non-functional phone number to try to reach the airport desk. What a pity. The car was fine and the airport pick-up staff were fine. But I will never use Dollar again because that company wouldn't let those people just do their job.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard

They did not have a car for me to rent. Bummer.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

Good overall, smelled like smoke but got the job done. Didn’t give receipt via email as said

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

Easy transaction pick up drop off Friendly staff Car needed (windows) needed better cleaning

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

Worst experience I’ve been ever

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

Read 36 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.2

9 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1100 4th St Sw

+1 202 554 8100

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1110 14th St Nw

+1 202 393 0900

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2505 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 232 4443

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2730 Georgia Ave Nw

+1 202 332 1716

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3355 Benning Rd Ne

+1 202 635 1104

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3700 10th St Ne

+1 202 635 1104

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5013 Georgia Ave Nw

+1 202 451 2148

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970 D St Sw

+1 202 554 1681

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99 H St Ne

+1 202 715 1912

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

There were no cars available at the location and Kayak let me book one.

2.0 Poor

Joshua, Jul 2024

Premium

Went to location and was told there were no cars. Asked if they would honor the reservation and price if I went to another location 5 miles away but said they couldn’t or if they even had cars too.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Full-size

I wasn’t even able to get a car even though I had a reservation! Your marajuana-smell filled establishment said I had to wait possibly 3 hours to even get a car!!!!!!! Absolutely horrible customer service. I will NEVER rent a car from enterprise again and will tell everyone I know in DC to stay away. *literally people rolling drugs in the waiting area!!!!! Shameful.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

Great customer service!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Pick-up truck

I filled up the gas and they were trying to charge me. check your employee, someone is stealing

8.0 Very Good

Adenike, May 2021

Pros:

Staff was friendly and car was really clean.

Cons:

The location is not where it says it is so I had to look around for it. Gotta update the address.

Avis

6.4

Okay

Read 54 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.7

6 locations in Washington, D.C.

Locations in Washington, D.C.

1072 Wisconsin Ave Nw

+1 202 469 7179

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1908 L Street Northwest

+1 202 887 4759

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4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw

+1 202 686 5149

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5911 Blair Rd Nw

+1 202 722 2680

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616 E Street Nw

+1 202 499 1039

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99 H Street Ne

+1 202 682 2983

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