Washington DC Car Hire

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Make a car rental booking with DriveAway Holidays today and travel through the area of presidents, scholars, and significant people while you take in the sights. Washington DC is the capital of the United States of America located on the north bank of the Potomac River. Capture the intriguing history and culture of America with freedom in your car hire. Washington is visited by millions of tourists annually & offers green open parks surrounded by towering buildings, landmarks, monuments, various nightlife, cultural scenes & fashionable restaurants.

When you travel to Washington DC you will find yourself in the presence of presidential grounds while being in the epicenter of American history, politics and culture.

Your car rental will offer the independence to make your own adventures and memories. Your hire car will give you more flexibility while you can travel to some of Washington’s more remote areas to see the Catholic National Shrine, The National Arboretum and the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in the northeast.

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Travelling in Washington DC with a Car Rental

Escape with your hire car to explore Washington DC and its vibrant neighbouring destinations. Start your adventures upon arrival and collect your car rental from the Washington Dulles international airport located west of the city, or the Ronald Reagan Washington National airport located south of the city. There are also many downtown depots located throughout the city.

Take a ride in your car hire to start your sightseeing at The National Mall positioned in the middle of the city. The National Mall is a gorgeous green park covering 146 acres of land. It is overwhelmed with an abundance of monuments, several memorials of great US presidents, art galleries, museums, government buildings and many more. The majestic White House, the Washington Monument and the West Potomac Park are all located on the west end of The Mall. Take a break while you sit on the steps on the Lincoln memorial and gaze over the beautiful Reflecting Pool and park. It is a unique experience to walk through history where important world changing decisions altered the word in which we live.

Washington DC has more than marbled monuments and government buildings, there are beautiful parks and recreational facilities located throughout the city. For a unique experience hire a paddle boat on the Tidal Basin and get up close with the Jefferson Memorial. The main park is the Rock Creek Park located in the centre of the city north of the Anacostia River. Escape to the silent sounds of a forested hill park covering an area of 2,000 acres. Here you can find wildlife such as deer, squirrels, rabbits and colourful birds. There are countless amounts of hiking trails as you walk through Mother Nature and take in the fresh air of the subtle aura of the forest.

Take a short car rental drive to the significant Georgetown. Georgetown is a vibrant and graceful town full of elegant old colonial buildings, stylish shops, boutiques, art galleries, trendy restaurants, an energetic nightlife and the famous 300 year old Georgetown University. Travel around Georgetown with your car rental to capture the rich history and check out the attractions and activities available. Explore the historical house museums such as the Dumbarton House, Tudor Place, and the Old Stone House amongst outstanding gardens.

The Cherry Blossom Festival is the most famous in Washington. Thousands of Cherry Blossom trees flourish every spring and then the 2 week celebration begins. The festival includes Parades, events and street parties.