Car Rental in Bethesda, United States

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Bethesda?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bethesda. It’s around $73 per day in September, compared to the yearly average of $90 per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • $73
Yearly avg price$90

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There are 47 car hire providers in Bethesda. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Bethesda

What's the most popular car to hire in Bethesda?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai Accent is the most popular car to hire in Bethesda, with prices starting from $76 per day. The Hyundai Venue and similar models are also popular drives in Bethesda.
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent19% chose this
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue19% chose this
Kia Soul
Kia Soul19% chose this
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV419% chose this
Most popular carHyundai Accent
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Bethesda's cheapest car hire providers

Thrifty has the cheapest car hire in Bethesda right now, with prices from $76 per day. You'll save an average of $4 per day when you book with them.
Thriftyfrom $76 per day
NextCarfrom $78 per day
Turofrom $80 per day
Avisfrom $82 per day
Cheapest providerThrifty
Book with them to save around$4 per day

Hiring a car in Bethesda: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyNational
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$132
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Bethesda will set you back around $132 per day or $871 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Bethesda is a full-size pickup. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Bethesda are currently Budget and Avis.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Bethesda is currently September.

On average, around $871. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Bethesda is $530.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Bethesda for a whole month is $2,421. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Bethesda, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Bethesda that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Bethesda.

Most places – Bethesda included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $81 per day. The average price per day is around $131.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like National, Alamo and Turo offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Bethesda.