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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.

How much does a filming location cost to rent in Washington?

Filming locations in Washington average $137 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.

What's the best day to rent a filming location in Washington?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking filming locations in Washington. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 14% cheaper on average.

How popular are filming locations in Washington?

Our local hosts have welcomed 18474 people into their filming locations with reviews averaging 4.92 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How long do people rent filming locations in Washington?

Most filming locations are scheduled for 6 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Productions starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Find scenic outdoor filming locations in Washington DC

With its wealth of monuments, museums, and art displays, Washington, D.C. is one of the most iconic cities in the nation. It's a fantastic place for outdoor filmmaking and photography because the right backdrop will immediately add a lifestyle or travel element to the scene. If you want viewers to be certain they're looking at a film set in DC, mainstays include the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the White House, Capitol Building, and Reflecting Pool, just to name a few locations that have found their way into popular films over the decades. You can also work further away from the monuments for a traditional big city feel, if that's what your film calls for. Washington, D.C. has distinctive neighborhoods that each add their own character to the outdoor scenes of a film.

Discover film-friendly restaurants in Washington DC

Once you're finished filming outdoors it'll be time to book an indoor film production location at some point. Restaurants are a popular choice for most scripts because they are culturally significant places to advance the plot. However, they are also very prop-intensive, which makes them hard to design. Most filmmakers opt to either book a set designed to look like a restaurant or partner up with a film-friendly restaurant. Like most major US cities, Washington, D.C. has several restaurants that open their doors to filmmakers. You'll likely need to arrange filming when the doors are closed to regular business, which isn't always as flexible as a typical production set. Yet you'll save substantial costs in not having to furnish a set with tables, kitchen appliances, and other props. If your film is a historic one, choosing an authentic restaurant will add an additional layer of realism to the scene!

Explore mansion filming locations in Washington DC

Few filming locations offer as many possibilities as a mansion, estate, or luxury home. With a single rental, you will have access to venues like a large, well manicured lawn, ballroom for dance scenes, and banquet halls with fine art and crystal chandeliers. Screening rooms, bedrooms, fully decorated bathrooms, and more can all be yours when you rent a mansion. Washington, D.C. is an especially good choice, considering the city's long history as the nation's capital. You can find historic mansions with stunning architecture, contemporary buildings in the suburbs, or something more! Mansion rentals go by the day or week and are excellent if your film needs privacy and full control over the surrounding area.

Reviews for filming locations

Amina A.
Refined, industrial loft in the heart of Shaw
This is such a beautiful space. We used this space to film a video- the atmosphere was perfect and the selection of tables and chairs were great as well. However- if using this space for filming, it may not be the best for audio considering the foot traffic coming in...
Cameron A.
Speakeasy Experience
The host was incredibly hospitable and went above and beyond to accommodate my needs for a filming
Adam A.
Gorgeous Yoga & Wellness Space in Downtown DC
This was an incredible space to film in! Debra and her team were so flexible and accommodating to all our various needs. We were filming interviews and the space provided great natural light, was very quiet, and had ample room for all our production needs...
Lucas C.
Multi-function Video/Photo/Broadcast Studio, DC Downtown
We filmed an interview in the space, worked out very well, sound quality was great. June the host accommodated our every need. Would 100% shoot there again...
Jodi C.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
This space was perfect for our shoot, 2nd time filming here
Frank C.
Rooftop, two floors, Bar, Restaurant, Downtown NW Washington, DC
Great spot for filming
Jen E.
Well Lit Yoga Studio in Downtown DC
grateful we found this studio! We were having a difficult time finding an ADA accessible space in DC that was warm, inviting & spacious for filming. Charlotte was incredibly communicative and supportive with all our questions, and made the whole process very smooth. Highly recommend and we'd be happy to...
Jason F.
Modern Historic Lounge
Host was very responsive. Our film shoot was canceled on our end, so we didnt get an opportunity to see or use the space, but it was fantastic and easy to work with the team...
Jessica M.
Multi-function Video/Photo/Broadcast Studio, DC Downtown
June was so helpful from our very first enquiry - right the way through to the end of filming. We are a London production company, and June helped us coordinate filming from the UK and looked after our crew while they were in DC. From our director: "They were excellent. Very...
David M.
Gorgeous Yoga & Wellness Space in Downtown DC
and team were great. Very helpful throughout my time on site. for production, I was able to find a couple of different backgrounds for filming...
Amanda M.
Gorgeous Yoga & Wellness Space in Downtown DC
Debra was a great host. She was easy to work with and helped make sure we had the perfect spot to film our interviews
Friedrich M.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
Great place for filming - ideal for creating "mini-sets"! John was a wonderful host, communication was very quick, he was extremely helpful! The space was exactly as pictured - the location near Logan Circle is perfect! I'll certainly come back for more shoots there...
Carolyn M.
Modern Historic Lounge
This space has a great look for filming. Our clients loved it. The host couldn't be more accommodating. They answered many questions in advance and helped us throughout the day. But if you are filming an interview and need good sound, this is a challenging location. You will hear...
Patricia N.
Modernized & Spacious Gallery,DC Downtown
Great place to host a film screening
Josh O.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
Great spot, lots of angle options for filming docs. We got unlucky and there was some construction nearby that day, but otherwise it's pretty secluded. Host has a lot of nice touches throughout the space...
Josh O.
Posh Mid-century Loft
Lauren was helpful and the place looked great--as advertised. We filmed an interview that turned out great
Nell S.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
Great Space for filming! We conducted three interviews here and were able to get three looks out of the space. John and his staff were very accommodating and we highly recommend this space. The decor is very stylish and leaves you with many options...
Jessica S.
Downtown Warm, Wood-Soaked Restaurant Space with Open Kitchen
We had a great experience filming here
Kacey V.
Downtown Warm, Wood-Soaked Restaurant Space with Open Kitchen
Used this place to film a few interviews and it was perfect. Gave off a modern yet cozy cafe vibe and looked great on camera. Tessa was a very responsive and accommodating host, I would book again...
Mehrad V.
Modern Historic Lounge
Filmed an interview here. Great space. Gives you various options for your shot

Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.