Arlington car hires from $157
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Cheap car rentals in Arlington
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Arlington
- If you want to experience the beauty that the city has to offer at your own pace, having a car rental in Arlington will provide you with the ultimate freedom. Transport is at the core of your travels and renting a car means you’ll have privacy, comfort, enough room for everyone, and freedom to let loose and have more fun. Renting a car is convenient as you can seamlessly navigate throughout the city. You’ll also find it easier to access nearby locations, such as Georgetown, which is approximately 15min away, or go as far as the Prince William Forest Park, which is 35 miles away, in about 45min.
- Once you arrive at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you’ll find a rental car facility on the first floor of Terminal Garage A. You can opt to ride the Rental Car Shuttle that will take you directly to the rental car shop or walk there and follow the signs leading to Terminal Parking Garage A. This could take from about 10 to 15min depending on which of the three terminals you use. Here, you’ll find rental cars from various companies, including Alamo, Hertz, and Budget.
- One crucial thing you should know about Virginia is that pedestrians have the right of way. Drivers must fully stop, and not just yield, when passengers are crossing on marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pedestrians also have the right of way at intersections, so be vigilant and aware, or risk a hefty fine. There’s also a hand-held law that prohibits any use of cell phones while driving. Additionally, Arlington is a bike-friendly community, so avoid parking in bike lanes, even partially.
- There’s rarely traffic congestion in most areas of the county, but roads leading to the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge and the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge are an exception. Rush hour times are especially chaotic from 6am to 9am and 4pm to 8pm. If you visit Arlington county during the winter months, you should be wary of slick and slippery roads. The snow can get heavy during storms, and you may run into the county’s snowplow teams on the roads.
- Book your rental car in Arlington at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Arlington are around 69% cheaper than other car types, on average
Arlington car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Arlington
What type of car is recommended for driving in Arlington?
Staying in Arlington means cruising to busy and bustling cities close by, so it would be ideal to rent an economy-sized car. A compact car will give you an easier time when maneuvering through city traffic and congested streets and trying to fit into narrow parking spots. You can get any type of car from car rentals in Arlington, from a hatchback to a coupe, sedan, minivan, or even a sports car depending on your capacity and budget.
What’s the speed limit in Arlington?
The statutory speed limit in Arlington is 55mph for highways, unless otherwise posted. It decreases to 25mph in residential and business areas. If you’re renting a car in Arlington with the intention of venturing further into unpaved roads, keep in mind that the maximum speed limit stands at 35mph.
Where are the best places to park in Arlington?
Parking is a significant aspect of renting a car in any city, and it’s relatively affordable in Arlington. On most streets, parking is free for the first two hours, after which you should expect a relatively small fee. For long term parking, you’ll pay around $1.50 per hour, for short term parking around $1.75, and after 8pm, parking is free.
How much is the price of fuel in Arlington?
The average price of fuel in Arlington is $6.20 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Arlington?
Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Arlington.
Which hire car agencies are at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?
The only car hire company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
How can I find car hires near me in Arlington?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Arlington?
A Full Size car hire in Arlington costs $47 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Arlington?
A Standard car hire in Arlington costs $50 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Arlington?
An Economy car hire in Arlington costs $53 per day, on average.
Arlington car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
6.5
Okay
Read 77 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.3
4 locations in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
1100 South Hayes Street
+1 571 451 1869
1211 N Glebe Road
+1 571 351 4306
2600 Richmond Highway
+1 703 872 0320
3206 10th Street North
+1 703 812 0921
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Pick-up truck
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Karmen, May 2024
Luxury SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Patricia, Dec 2023
People mover
Alamo
8.4
Very Good
Read 43 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.9
One location in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
Ronald Reagan Wash Natl Airprt
+1 844 648 1608
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Luxury
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Compact
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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I rented a midsize suv such as the RAV 4. Alamo initially offered a small mitsubishi "suv" at the garage. I declined and they provided an "upgrade" to a chevy equinox...another compact suv nice car but one class lower than the midsize billed. Very nice staff, but that was wrong.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Cons:
Very friendly agent, great car.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Pros:
Absolutely nothing.Cons:
I didn't get to rent the car because after calling Alamo multiple times to confirm policies, I spent 30$ taking an Uber to the airport only to be told I had been given wrong information and they would not rent me the car. It nearly cost me a night of my vacation and I ultimately had to borrow a car at great inconvenience to a family member. Will never ever use Alamo again.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2020
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Staff was very capable and able to accommodate a larger vehicle based on our needs on the spot.Sixt
7.6
Good
Read 26 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.8
One location in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
2500 National Avenue
+1 888 749 8227
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4.0 Mediocre
Kendall, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Luxury SUV
2.0 Poor
Roozbeh, Feb 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Home, Feb 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
Avis
6.3
Okay
Read 31 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.3
4 locations in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
1100 South Hayes Street
+1 571 451 1867
1211 N Glebe Road
+1 571 351 4038
2600 Richmond Highway
+1 703 419 5815
3206 10th Street North
+1 703 516 4202
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly and whole process was easy.4.8 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
They ran out of cars at my pick up location, told me to go to the airport for my car, and then the airport location said they couldn’t honor my reservation so I paid twice as much.Cons:
Being able to pick up the car where I wanted to pick it up. Being told the truth at the first location.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very Good
Read 12 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.0
7 locations in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
1560 Wilson Blvd, Suite 150
+1 703 528 6466
2020 Richmond Hwy
+1 703 418 7240
2778 S Arlington Mill Dr
+1 703 820 7100
2804 S Eads St
+1 703 418 7240
601 N Randolph St
+1 703 243 5404
720 N Glebe Rd
+1 703 243 5404
Ronald Reagan Wash Natl Airprt
+1 844 648 1606
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4.0 Mediocre
Gian, Apr 2021
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Reserved a mini-van online and called Enterprise support to confirm that mini-van will be available that weekend. They assured that either mini-van or something similar will be available that weekend. Then got a call a day before that they couldn't guarantee the vehicle that I wanted. I ended up getting a small SUV. Very disappointing!Cons:
This car company doesn't seemed to guarantee a vehicle you reserve online. I went through couple Enterprise rental location and both couldn't provide mini-van or large SUV.8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Dec 2020
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It would have been better if the attendant located my reservation with the reservation number as opposed to scanning my drivers license. It would have saves 30 minutes.9.2 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
All was easy!Cons:
The price was high compared to rental prices I’ve experienced before. It was a big chunk of our weekend expense.10.0 Wonderful
Tiffany, Jul 2020
Cons:
Nothing it was outstanding I really appreciate you all9.2 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff friendly. Easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
Bit of a line up at 9 when it opened so took 30 minutes to get the car.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2020
Pros:
Staff at Crystal City location very nice and helpful. Car was great, super comfortable, and the price was fantastic.National
7.3
Good
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
One location in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
Ronald Reagan Wash Natl Airprt
+1 844 648 1607
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2022
One location in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
2500 National Avenue
+1 800 729 5377
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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Clean carCons:
Difficult to find staff at dc airport - mixed with Avis and others2.4 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
Absolutely nothing - The entire experience was a nightmare.Cons:
The car they initially rented to me was broken and required software updates. There were no tenants around to help. I received my second car over an hour later and was unhappy with it due to the car being uncomfortable and full of blind spots (it was different than what I rented as well -- and definitely not any sort of an upgrade or similar to what I rented). The second car they gave me had a bald tire and I experienced a blow out less than 300 feet from the garage door in the driveway leading to/from the rental location. And then they charged me for the blow out.4.8 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2020
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Long wait. Excessive and repeated attempts at upselling despite telling them I wasn’t interested2.8 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
I was able to get a different call after all the warning lights on my first car came on.Cons:
People working at the airport were not helpful at all; the payless call center foes not exist; no one gave me a copy of my contract after I left the airport to get my car; no one at avis or budget rental could find my contract - I had to drive to a special payless location to find someone who could look up my contract.4.0 Mediocre
Meryn, Jul 2020
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The cancellation policy was unclear when making the booking. It was unclear how to report the dents I located on the car before I drove away. I paid the DAILY rate, picked up the car at noon, and indicated initially I would return at 9PM. When I inquired about returning the car the next morning instead (4th of July in DC, all the access points to highways were closed to it was extremely difficult to get to the airport), they told me I had to pay a $65 extension fee even though I had paid the equivalent of 24 hours.6.0 Okay
Jeremy, Jun 2020
Cons:
There wasn’t anyone to receive the car at drop off and they didn’t check in the car.2 locations in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
1401 Lee Highway
+1 703 243 1093
1700 Richmond Highway
+1 703 271 5245
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5.6 Fair
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros:
The car itself was nice.Cons:
6 hours before the pick up time, I received a call telling me that the car likely would not be available. We had reserved a mini van so we could drive our son from D.C. to college in Chicago. I expressed extreme concern because it was now too late to change our plans and rent from another company. The agent indicated that he would call back shortly with an update, while he tried to locate a minivan. He did not call back. We contacted him 6 hours later and he had not even tried to locate a minivan. He then agreed (again) to look for a minivan. He called back 2 hours later and indicated that he thought it was likely he could secure a large SUV, but that instead of it being available that evening as we had reserved and requested, it would be available in the morning. Then, when we showed up at the pick up spot the next morning (Key Bridge Marriott), the agent was not there. We called his number, only to find out that the agent and the SUV were at the Crystal City Marriott. We were already delayed overnight in leaving on our trip, but we then had to drive to Crystal City to pick up the SUV. While the SUV was excellent, the experience was horrible. I have rented from Hertz for 30 years, and this was the absolute worst experience I have ever had.One location in Arlington
Locations in Arlington
1700 Richmond Highway
+1 703 271 5245
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1700 Richmond Highway
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2600 Jefferson Davis HWY
+1 703 838 1666
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Locations in Arlington
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 703 838 1666
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1 Aviation Cir, Arlington, , USA Washington DC
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
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When to book a car hire in Arlington
Everything you need to know for your car rental in Arlington
Arlington car hire information
| Pick-up location | Arlington |
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| Car types | Intermediate SUV, People mover, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 28 |
| Airport locations | 12 |
| Popular agencies | Budget |