Top rated cars in Washington, DC
Visit the historic hub of the U.S.
Home to the Capitol, the White House, the Smithsonian museums, and a host of national monuments, Washington, DC is a tourist’s dream come true. Stroll down the National Mall, take in the view from the top of the Washington Monument, and enjoy the city’s world-class restaurants.
In this historic yet ever-evolving city, there’s always something new to discover.
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With monuments, museums, and historic buildings around every corner, you’ll have no trouble filling the time when you visit DC.
The Washington Monument
Built in the 1800s to honor George Washington, the Washington Monument rises 555 feet above the city, and is an iconic symbol of Washington, DC. Be sure to buy a ticket if you want to ride the elevator to the top.
The Smithsonians
Whether you’re a fan of art, history, culture, space, animals, or science, you’ll find something to love at the Smithsonian Museums and Galleries. Don’t miss the National Museum of African American History and Culture: the country’s largest destination for Black history and culture.
Dupont Circle
While you definitely don’t want to miss DC’s iconic sites, there’s also fun to be had in the residential Dupont Circle neighborhood. Full of great restaurants, charming bookstores, and nightlife destinations, it’s also home to the Phillips Collection: an art gallery in a Georgian mansion.
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Hit the road
Leave the city behind and tap into the DC area’s abundant history. Behind the wheel, you’re free to explore wherever your fancy takes you, whether you’re in the mood for a day trip or a nearby destination. Homes of former presidents like Washington and Jefferson, national cemeteries and battlefields like Arlington and Gettysburg, and historic American cities like family-friendly Williamsburg are all waiting to be discovered.
Book the perfect carMount Vernon
13 miles south of Washington is Mount Vernon: George Washington’s beloved Virginian home. Located on the Potomac River, the historic plantation and mansion served as home to Washington and his wife Martha.
Arlington National Cemetery
Just across the Potomac from Washington DC is Arlington National Cemetery — where you can see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, the US Marine Corps War Memorial, and the final resting places of American soldiers from the Civil War onward.
Colonial Williamsburg
Visiting Williamsburg, about two hours south of Washington, DC, is like traveling back in time. The whole town has been designated as a historic area, and as you walk the streets you can expect to see historical reenactments, horse-drawn carriages, and period costumes.
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Nice car and clean and very easy going exchange, plenty of street parking at location
Prompt & she is even helped me with street parking so it was one less thing I had to worry about.
Amazing convenient car, very spacious inside, very clean, easy to drive, especially during rush hour.
I would highly recommend this car to anyone in search of a premium rental experience.
Andrew was super communicative, and the car was clean and easy to find.
I had a last-minute reservation, and Aaron responded promptly and made this reservation happen.
Terrence is a great guy, he rented me his car and he helped me whenever I needed help during my trip to Washington.
I needed a late minute reservation to handle to errands on my bday and decided to book with Noah.
He arrived early and even when I initially directed him to the wrong address he was very accommodating.
Excellent reservation handled with professionalism and punctuality.
The car ran perfectly fine We had the car for about 20 days and drove it about 2,200 miles without any issues.
Great car, great experience, super flexible and understanding with reservation changes and accommodations would always recommend Brannon anytime
This is a very reliable car and I'm looking forward to the next reservation.
He was prompt to respond and help me with my trip even when the app had canceled my reservation.
He provided detailed instruction, which made the rental process feel seamless.
Booked an hour and half away from the needed pick up time and trip was accepted timely.
Booking was easy and straightforward, car was exactly as described and ran smooth, price was very affordable, car was in good condition, and Glenn was very communicative.
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George Washington Parkway
When you need a scenic break from the city, head to the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Starting from Arlington, this gorgeous drive takes you past beautiful views of the Potomac River to Great Falls: a picturesque town with lots of hiking and horse trails.
National Mall and Monuments
You won’t get far in a hurry, but if you want to see the DC monuments and government buildings, this drive is a must. Start at the Capitol and drive from Maryland Ave to Independence Ave, then take 17th up to the White House and circle back onto Constitution to end up at the Lincoln Memorial.
Route 211/Lee Highway
Another picturesque drive is Lee Highway, or Route 211, which you’ll reach by taking I-66 to Route 29. Driving past vineyards and pastures, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Along the way, there are plenty of bakeries, wineries, and distilleries to stop at.
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