If culture, history and retail therapy are what you're looking for, then Washington DC holidays have it all. Here you will find the White House, the Washington Monument and plenty of other historic venues and sights. There are over 70 shops at the 'Shops at Georgetown Park' Mall, including Victoria's Secrets and Abercrombie & Finch.

Hiring a car in Washington DC

You can either take advantage of the car hire Washington DC Airport offers, or when you have arrived at one of the many hotels in Washington DC, you can then go in search of cheap Washington DC car hire. Whichever you prefer, there are plenty of good deals around just waiting for you. Once you have your Washington DC rental vehicle, getting around will be so much easier as not even the capital is exempt from the US attitude that the car is king.

Places to visit in Washington DC

Once you have secured Washington DC car hire, you can then visit the National Mall. This is home to a huge variety of historic monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, or the US Capitol. You can also take advantage of the museums in this area with the Smithsonian Institution offering no fewer than 17 museums all with free entry. If you would like to visit the White House, you will need to submit your request to Congress in advance in order to get tickets.