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On average a rental car in Sterling costs $55 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Sterling found in the last 2 weeks is $29.
The average gas price in Sterling is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sterling.
The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in Sterling costs $31 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Sterling costs $42 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Sterling costs $50 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Sterling costs $382 per week ($55 per day).
On average a rental car in Sterling costs $1,637 per month ($55 per day).
Most car rental providers in Sterling offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Sterling, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 15 car rental agencies in Sterling.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Sterling so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
The type of car to rent will depend on the season in which you are visiting Sterling and the number of people you are traveling with. During winter, when most of the roads in the city are snow, you need to reserve a four-wheel drive fitted with winter tires from any of the car rentals in Sterling. If you are traveling along with one or two luggage bags, an economy car will be a suitable type of car that you can rent. On the other hand, if you are traveling with three to four people, consider reserving an SUV to enjoy comfortable travel with a baggage room.
You should observe a speed limit of 55 mph on all highways in Sterling, except Dulles Greenway, which allows a speed limit of up to 65 mph. However, when driving in the residential areas and school zones, you need to observe a speed limit of 25 mph. Violations of speed limits are few among drivers in Sterling because of the presence of speed cameras. These cameras are located at all major intersections in the city and at several points along Williamsburg Road, which is the busiest road in the city.
You will enjoy affordable rates if you consider parking in areas outside the loop of Sterling’s central business district. Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride is one of the parking lots with the highest number of parking spaces available for travelers. You should expect to part with about $2 per day this and other parking lots around. Many hotels in Sterling, such as Hotel Embassy and Saab Royale Hotel, allow visitors to come in with their rental cars to park at no extra cost.
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23430 Autopilot Dr
+1 844 648 1605
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Never got it all the rental companies at the airport require a major credit card now so that could’ve been better4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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I like how you can just pick a car and goCons:
Someone actually working at the rental counter and not making me wait forever10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Renting was quick and easyCons:
Nothing, all was good.One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23540 Autopilot Drive
+1 866 434 2226
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Nice car, brand new. Thank you.Cons:
None10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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It was a long line and they moved us along very swiftly.Cons:
Everything was Great this Trip!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Horrible experience. Would not recommend at all.Cons:
So unorganized, I arrived on time and they didn’t even have the car I had rented out in advanced and didn’t even offer anything else.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Employee at the exit was excellent. He helped me remove the lights on the dash, adjust my seat, & set my bluetooth.Cons:
Where to start? I picked up the car late in the rain and there was so much water around the vehicle that I couldn't check it out for dents. Emergency road service that I needed the next day was non-existent, even after an hour on hold. This crucial problem with key was never resolved. In a separate issue, tire pressure was low after a few days.One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23540 Autopilot Drive
+1 877 283 0898
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
1.9 Poor
Jul 2021
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The service is so slow that they only have one person working at a counter when there are three rental agencies. The line was very long, and they packed all of us in together, so they didn't care about social distancing or anything. It took forever to give us a car which Ford Focus and Chevy spark are not similar2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Had to reschedule my flight but Thrifty wouldn't let me reschedule the car rental. I knew it was non-refundable but I didn't want a refund, I just wanted to push it back a few weeks. Total waste of $150, I'll never use Thrifty again.2 locations in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
20990 Dulles Town Circle
+1 703 421 1974
23330 Autopilot Drive
+1 703 661 3500
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Pick-up with an Avis Preferred reservation took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cars were available. Only one counter agent working. A second agent abruptly left.Cons:
Will never rent Avis at this location again. No excuse for a nearly 2 hour wait when they had cars available. Understaffed and antiquated computer system for rental agreements. Horrible customer service.8.0 Very good
Jul 2020
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Staff were helpful. Pickup/Drop off was smooth.Cons:
The e-toll service was confusing. I was told at one of the toll booths that it wasn't working so I had to pay a toll on top of the subscription service.2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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NothingCons:
The van was a Chevy feel like a cargo van, not Ford Transit like the passenger van. Mechanically, it was not safe to drive; shaking badly when braking, wiper blades were bad and noisy, steering wheel was not centered like it needed an alignment.2 locations in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
20990 Dulles Town Circle
+1 703 430 1408
23360 Autopilot Drive
+1 703 437 9559
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6.0 Okay
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
6.0 Okay
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
4 locations in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
202 Lane Ct
+1 703 464 3391
22035 Railcar Dr
+1 703 444 6360
23430 Autopilot Dr
+1 844 648 1602
45664 Woodland Rd
+1 703 444 6360
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2024
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Staff at IAD was awesome!Cons:
USB port in vehicle was missing making phone charging a challenge.6.8 Okay
Sep 2020
Pros:
Friendly staff.Cons:
The vehicle REEKED of cigarette smoke. It also made some sort of odd sound when accelerating or slowing down. Finally, when picking up, I waited five minutes in line, at 10pm, just for a counter person to arrive.One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
44900 Falcon Place
+1 855 359 2227
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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The staff were absolutely terrific.Cons:
The instructions on using the app to get picked up were insufficient. The app didn't recognize my reservation2.0 Poor
Jul 2018
Pros:
nice carCons:
They got the charges wrong, repeatedly promised me they would fix it, and nothing happened. I will have to initiate a chargeback with my credit card.One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23430 Autopilot Dr
+1 844 648 1604
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7.2 Good
Aug 2016
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Car comfort was good with good features.Cons:
Car was not thoughourily cleaned inside. Some misc wrappers,trash and someone's iPad case was left in my car rental. My biggest beaf with all national rental in Dulles is their car wash leave the car looking unclean. Either it uses way too much soap or the rinse doesn't work. must say this my first tainted experience with national.10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23000 Indian Creek Dr
+1 703 689 4934
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The Staff was great. Pick-up and drop off very easy2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
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In my receipt i was specifically told i will not have to pay anything other than the amount i already paid however later i was charged 13+ extra $. I called their Customer care and they said these are some taxes.2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
One location in Sterling
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One location in Sterling
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23390 Autopilot Drive, Washington Dulles
+1 703 661 6387
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One location in Sterling
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23390 Autopilot Dr
+1 703 661 6387
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One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 703 661 6387
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One location in Sterling
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Washington Dulles airport
+1 844 435 8227
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $55/day |
Good deal | $45/day |
Pick-up location | Sterling |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 21 |
Airport locations | 14 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |