Book Budget hire cars in Washington, D.C.

• Where can I go to pick up a Budget car rental in Washington, D.C.?

  When you are planning on taking a flight to the very convenient Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) that is just to the south of the center of the city, this can be a very convenient place to pick up your rental car. For renters already in the city who do not want to make the trip back to the airport, better options include the locations at 1908 Elm St. NW. and 1072 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

• What are some advantages of using Budget car rental in Washington, D.C.?

  Budget is known for its competitive pricing in the Washington, D.C. area, which can help you find affordable rental options, especially for longer trips. Budget offers a variety of rental terms, whether you need a car for a few hours, a day, a week, or longer, providing flexibility for your travel plans. Budget offers various add-ons and extras, including GPS navigation devices, child car seats, and different fuel service options, enhancing your rental experience.

• Where should I go to park my rental in Washington, D.C.?

  Washington, D.C. has street parking available throughout the city. Be sure to pay attention to parking signs and meters, as regulations and pricing can vary by location. Some areas offer free parking on Sundays and holidays, but when you have to pay for parking, expect the cost to be about $2.30 for 1 hour. There are many parking garages and lots in and around Washington, D.C., often located near popular attractions and business districts. Prices can vary, with some charging hourly rates and others offering daily rates. Expect to pay more for parking in the city center, with costs running between $10 to $20 for 1 hour of parking.

• What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Washington, D.C.?

  Medium hire cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Budget in Washington, D.C..

• How many car hire locations does Budget have in Washington, D.C.?

  Budget has 7 hire locations in Washington, D.C.. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

  No (according to our data)

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?

  No (according to our data)

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?

  Yes

• Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

  No (according to our data)

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Washington, D.C.

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2.0

Car smelled like cigarettes. Window button on the passenger side was broken. Car had “low engine oil” light on the entire time.Reviewed Dec 9 2025

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4.0

Pickup process was terrible. No cars available at the time I reserved. Had to wait and almost missed the event we were going to.Reviewed Nov 13 2025

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2.0

Able to book quickly but unfortunately I was charged for being an hour late when I waited for other cars to park and get checked in. No one accounted for my wait time.Reviewed Jul 14 2025

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4.0

Waited 45 minutes in line to pick up car. Only one attendant stuck with one customer. Should have had that customer fix there credit card issues and then get back in line instead of making 3 people wait 45 minutes for what should take 5 minutesReviewed Apr 21 2025

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2.0

I made a van reservation 4+ weeks ahead of a milestone event. Less than 18 hours prior to my picking up the van, I received a call from Budget saying the location I had reserved from does not ever carry vans since their garage cannot accommodate vans! Their location was advertising vans, I reserved from the location! How was it that I am only hearing about it so late!? I went back and sure enough even as of today that location is advertising vans!! She told me one other Budget location has a van, she wouldn’t call that location to switch our reservation, I had to call myself. I spent over an hour trying to get through to the second location. They had one van but it would cost me 6 times more! The van cost went from $200 to over $800!!!! I think they do this on purpose because at that point I was desperate for a van! I only had a few hours to find another van! When I asked the first lady why she is telling me so late? She had the audacity to tell me I still had a few hours left in the day to find a van! I didn’t have anytime at all, so much else going on that day, that’s why I made reservations a month in advance!! I will never ever use Budget!Reviewed Apr 1 2025

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2.0

12 passenge van I reserved wasn’t available. Said it would be available three hours after schedule reservation then it wasn’t. The woman at the counter was lovely and it wasn’t her fault but Customer line is worthless. Never answered. Just terrible service.Reviewed Jan 7 2025

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6.0

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.Reviewed Jul 27 2024

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2.0

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 crossedReviewed Jun 26 2024

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4.0

The facility is terrible. And I had to wait a long time to be seen even though I was next in line.Reviewed Oct 5 2023

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2.0

They ran out of cars! And didn’t tell anyone so people waiting in line for hours.Reviewed Oct 3 2022

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8.0

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.Reviewed Sept 12 2022

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4.0

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.Reviewed Sept 12 2022

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