Sterling car rentals from ₪214/day
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Sterling car rental information
| Pick-up location | Sterling |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Pickup truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 21 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Dollar |
Cheap car rentals in Sterling
| Economy | ₪223/day |
| Compact | ₪214/day |
| Intermediate | ₪220/day |
| Standard | ₪249/day |
| Full-size | ₪256/day |
| Full-size SUV | ₪323/day |
| Premium | ₪272/day |
| Luxury | ₪299/day |
| Pickup truck | ₪243/day |
| Compact SUV | ₪249/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪267/day |
| Standard SUV | ₪273/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Sterling
- Renting a car from any of the major car rentals in Sterling, including Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, and Enterprise, will make your movements within the city easier. If you are coming to the city with your children, you can drive your rental car to Heritage Farm Museum, which features interactive exhibits for children. The advantage of Sterling car rentals over Metro Bus, which offers public transport services, is that you travel according to your preferred schedule on any day, whether weekday or weekend. On the contrary, Metro Bus does not operate on weekends and has fixed departure schedules and routes.
- The car rental offices located on Autopilot Drive are highly rated pick-up and return points for travelers using Washington Dulles International Airport when arriving or leaving Sterling. Once you arrive at the airport, exit the Baggage Claim area using Ground Transportation to access car rental shuttles. Each of the Sterling car rentals has shuttles in this area to take travelers from the airport to the offices where they can rent their preferred car model.
- If you are driving within Downtown Sterling, you need to be observant of bikers, most of whom jump into the roads without warning. It is a good practice to maintain low speeds on most of those roads in order to avoid hitting any of these bikers or cyclists. If you are driving in the central business district of Sterling, you need to be careful with pedestrians; some of them cross the roads without taking care of the oncoming vehicles.
- Driving car rentals in Sterling can be considerably difficult during the Sterlingfest event. This is an annual family-friendly hotel that takes place in the month of October. During this period, the city experiences an increase in traffic, making motorists to be stuck in a traffic jams on most roads. Apart from this event, you will have trouble when driving in Sterling during the morning and evening rush hour periods. Most of the roads in the city experience heavy traffic between 6 am and 10 am and from 3 pm to 7 pm. Williamsburg Road is the most affected during this period.
- Book your rental car in Sterling at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Sterling are around 48% cheaper than other car types, on average
Sterling car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Sterling
What is the cheapest car rental company in Sterling?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (₪214/day), Dollar (₪223/day) and Alamo (₪249/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 23360 Autopilot Drive 20166 (4 kilometers from city center).
How much is gas price in Sterling?
The average gas price in Sterling is ₪14.60 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪175 and ₪234, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Sterling?
Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sterling.
Which car rental companies are at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?
The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
How can I find car rentals near me in Sterling?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Sterling?
An Intermediate car rental in Sterling costs ₪160 per day, on average.
How much does a Luxury car rental cost in Sterling?
A Luxury car rental in Sterling costs ₪302 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Sterling?
A Special car rental in Sterling costs ₪185 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Sterling?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Sterling?
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.
Where are the best places to park in Sterling?
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.
Sterling car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.3
Very good
222 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.0
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
Cons:
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
Pros:
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
Pros:
Renting was quick and easyCons:
Nothing, all was good.Avis
6.8
Okay
108 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.8
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
Pros:
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
Pros:
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
Pros:
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.Dollar
6.7
Okay
271 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.6
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23540 Autopilot Drive
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Nice car, brand new. Thank you.Cons:
None10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
It was a long line and they moved us along very swiftly.Cons:
Everything was Great this Trip!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Pros:
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
Pros:
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.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Pros:
Easy as pie to complete the rental transaction. The vehicle was ready and waiting for me.Thrifty
6.7
Okay
179 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.1
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
Cons:
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
Cons:
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.Budget
6.5
Okay
246 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.5
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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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
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very good
80 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.3
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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8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
Pros:
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.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
Pros:
The car was clean and the pick up and drop off process easyCons:
I don’t understand why Enterprise won’t let you use a debit card unless you have a booked flight. How does it make sense that a credit card is better than a debit card? I did not have a credit card on me and had to book a flight on the spot just to be able to get my rental2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
Pros:
It was the worst, they said they are not honoring same day reservations and made me go back and forth twiceSilvercar
9.2
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
44900 Falcon Place
+1 855 359 2227
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
Pros:
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.National
8.7
Very good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.4
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23430 Autopilot Dr
+1 844 648 1604
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7.2 Good
Aug 2016
Pros:
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
Hertz
8.0
Very good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23000 Indian Creek Dr
+1 703 689 4934
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The Staff was great. Pick-up and drop off very easy2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
Cons:
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
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
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keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23390 Autopilot Drive, Washington Dulles
+1 703 661 6387
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No reviews available
Advance Car And Truck Rental
No score available yet
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
23390 Autopilot Dr
+1 703 661 6387
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No reviews available
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 703 661 6387
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No reviews available
One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
Washington Dulles airport
+1 844 435 8227
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One location in Sterling
Locations in Sterling
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Good to know
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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