Bethesda car hire reviews and directory
Budget![agency]()
Best rated
7.2 Good (50 reviews)
3 locations in Bethesda
Budget
Locations in Bethesda
4400 Connecticut Avenue Nw+1 202 686 2890
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
5151 Pooks Hill Road+1 301 828 1126
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
7103 Democracy Boulevard+1 301 469 4707
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
10.0 ExcellentJan 1 2021
Pros: The process at both locations was seamless.
9.6 ExcellentSep 9 2020
Cons: The exterior of the car was not completely clean. Budget told me that they were not allowed to use water to wash their cars in DC. This struck me as a bit odd, given that I live in DC and had not heard about such restrictions.
2.8 MediocreJul 22 2020
Pros: We waited over an hour for our rental car, very poorly managed.Cons: After waiting over an hour for our car, the car smelled intensely like smoke and made us question how well it was cleaned for COVID.
8.8 ExcellentApr 27 2020
Pros: Everything was quick and easy.Cons: The car was probably vacuumed, but it was definitely not wiped down. The surfaces were dirty.
2.0 MediocreJan 6 2020
Pros: Location of pick up/drop offCons: I purposely selected a small/the smallest option for a car and was given a larger vehicle. This was very frustrating and it was not a comfortable ride. Also the car was very dirty. And we were not refunded for the 2 hours we were late to pick up the car (we couldn't drop it off 2 hours later because the Budget hours did not allow for it.)
4.8 OkayJan 5 2020
Pros: Fast delivery. Early opening hours.Cons: The car had a tank half full. The car was not in best conditions
10.0 ExcellentOct 8 2019
Pros: The staff were amazing, friendly, quick and the car was absolutely clean,the gps screen made it so easy for me to use ,they had the gas filled up and didn’t worry about driving first to the gas station,which is very handy when someone is in a hurry ,it saves a lot of time.Cons: For me everything was great and I’m absolutely going to be renting cars there. I highly recommend them.
4.0 OkayOct 2 2019
Cons: Specifically asked for a luxury mid sized car for a trip to North Carolina. Received a full sized luxury SUV instead which got 10+ less miles per gallon than the model I looked at. I understand that you’re not guaranteed the same car you look at, but what I received was unacceptable.
7.6 GoodSep 10 2019
Pros: Staff was friendly. Drop-off was easy. Pick up was slightly slow and they gave me an SUV when I'd asked for a sedan — not a big deal though.
2.4 MediocreSep 9 2019
Cons: Hours, having the right car with the right features, service at the counter, cleanliness (my car had CHIPS AND TAKE OUT FOOD ALL OVER THE FLOOR) and it didn't have an EZ Pass like it was supposed to.
Enterprise![agency]()
8.5 Excellent (12 reviews)
3 locations in Bethesda
Enterprise
Locations in Bethesda
10401 Motor City Dr+1 301 469 6100
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
5202 River Rd Ste A-2+1 301 907 7780
| Monday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
7725 Wisconsin Ave+1 301 907 7780
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
8.0 ExcellentJan 5 2021
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff!Cons: Car rear right tire was very low on tire pressure -- I was alerted to it halfway through the drive
8.4 ExcellentOct 24 2020
Pros: Counter attendants were nice and pickup and drop off were quick and efficient.Cons: The car was not as clean as expected. There was splashed coffee on the roof of the car and the driver side visor when pulled down.
8.0 ExcellentJul 19 2020
Pros: Staff was efficient and friendly; transfers were easy.Cons: I have no comment on how the experience could have been better, but this was a short, uneventful rental in which the staff did not have to display any extraordinary efforts.
8.0 ExcellentMay 17 2019
Pros: The staff was friendly and efficient.
8.8 ExcellentApr 2 2019
Pros: The customer service provided by John made this rental process seemless.
8.8 ExcellentSep 15 2018
Pros: Manager in Bethesda assisted me. She was very helpfu6l and efficient. I needed a vehicle to drive up to new york and drop off. Although there was a surcharge for doing that it was very useful to be able to. I will definitely use Enterprise again.Cons: There was no Ez pass in the car.
10.0 ExcellentDec 18 2016
Pros: The staff was very professional and engaging.The car was new and clean and the price was right. They called me the day before my reservation to confirm my trip and the car was ready and waiting when I arrived. The pick-up and return were both smoothly and quickly handled.
Avis![Avis]()
8.2 Excellent (14 reviews)
2 locations in Bethesda
Avis
Locations in Bethesda
4400 Connecticut Avenue Northwest+1 202 686 5149
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
5151 Pooks Hill Road+1 301 828 1124
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
10.0 ExcellentJan 8 2021
Pros: Friendly and efficient staff both in Washington and Queens.Cons: Nothing.
9.6 ExcellentJul 31 2020
Pros: The staff was great, and the car ran well.Cons: The EZ-Pass fees were horrendous! Easier to pay cash.
10.0 ExcellentMar 27 2020
Cons: Nothing, everything was great, Customer service, car etc, Thanks for ur convenience Avis.
6.0 GoodJun 16 2019
Pros: Location of rental station.Cons: Inside of the car was not clean. Had papers from earlier rentals and other business in the car.
6.0 GoodJun 6 2018
No idea where to drop-off!Pros: Staff member was very nice, office kind of hidden and old.Cons: In my opinion, this is a really difficult spot to find! I could not for the life of me figure out where to drop off the car. Only one sign led to a back street with no additional directional signs at all. It was very confusing. This location needs more signage or at least someone outside directing folks where to go for drop off. I ended up parking in what I think was a hotel parking garage, in front of two parked cars because I drove around for 10 minutes and finally gave up.
8.4 ExcellentNov 28 2016
Bad pickup timePros: Car was fine, all that was goodCons: You gave me a 7pm pickup time, but the rental place closed at 7pm on the minute. I was lucky and someone was still there and willing to help me, had I been a few minutes late, I might have missed them. Don't give pickup times at the same time as when they close!
7.6 GoodAug 25 2016
Difficulty returning car at Union Station in DCPros: Great car, efficient pickupCons: Finding out where to return car/bad phone service. Couldn't get thru to local rental car counter
Hertz![agency]()
7.6 Good (16 reviews)
2 locations in Bethesda
Hertz
Locations in Bethesda
6711 Democracy Blvd+1 301 530 0247
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
7335 Wisconsin Avenue+1 301 215 5912
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
9.2 ExcellentMar 15 2020
Pros: The staff on site weren’t helpful but my experience was salvaged by a wonderful customer service representative.Cons: They could have answered my initial plea to understand the nature of the situation. Instead I needed to resolve the issue after the fact with customer service.
10.0 ExcellentMay 25 2018
Pros: The pickup and dropoff procedures were straightforward and uncomplicated. The car performed well throughout the trip.Cons: The car did not have cruise control, though it was not stipulated in any advertising that it would. And the windshield wipers needed to be replaced.
6.0 GoodJan 16 2018
Pickup nighmare - alter pickup locationPros: ValueCons: Arrived @ Bethesda only to find it closed. Called 800 operater said transferred pickup to 99H St in D. arrived to find he didnt transfer. Second phone call no record of transfer. Wasterd an hour on phone--no result. onsite staff intervened to get car assigned. Dont think call agent was in US. Charged me another day when i returnrd car.
8.0 ExcellentSep 15 2017
Pros: Nice to be able to pick up and drop off somewhere else other than the airport.Cons: Suggestion: for the pick up and drop off locations identify the name of the business attached to the address. For example, my pick up location was in the lobby of a hotel. Instead of just providing the street address, add that it is located in the lobby of x hotel.
10.0 ExcellentSep 10 2017
HIdden locationPros: Once I found the desk, my experience was hassle-free.Cons: Hard to find the Hertz desk hidden in a hotel on the corner. Poor signage.
5.6 OkayMar 7 2017
Ok rentalPros: First time using Hertz. Very Friendly staff.Cons: Car smelled awful, very dirty inside. Was only given one car option.
6.0 GoodFeb 24 2017
Smelled of smoke.Pros: Convenient and good price.Cons: Car smelled like someone had smoked in it. Older car.
10.0 ExcellentJul 20 2016
Pros: Pickup and Drop off were the most impressive.First, I loved getting a good price and not having to go to the airport. And secondly, the pickup and drop off were exceptionally easy. The Ford Focus got us around, but was jerky taking off from stoplights, etc. I should probably get an upgraded car next time.
7.6 GoodJun 20 2016
Pros: Car was comfortable and staff was courteous.Cons: They did not have the size car we reserved at puck up and only had a significantly smaller car available. We had to wait a long time to get a car the size we reserved.
3.2 MediocreOct 30 2015
Pros: Service of the helpdeskCons: The dropoff was delayed by the contract problem
92 travellers who hired a car in Bethesda gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7,6
Car hire locations in or near Bethesda
Good to know
Most popular car type | Mini |
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When to book a car hire in Bethesda
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in Bethesda
- Book your car hire in Bethesda at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate car hires in Bethesda are around 15% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Bethesda
The average price of fuel in Bethesda is R158,54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 902 and R2 537, depending on the car size.
Mini (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bethesda.
The only car hire company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
The only car hire company onsite at Reagan-National airport is Hertz.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Dollar and Hertz.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Dollar and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car hire in Bethesda costs R573 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Bethesda costs R510 per day, on average.