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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Corpus Christi

  • From no man’s land to a beautiful bay on the Gulf Coast of Southern Texas, Corpus Christi has much to offer in terms of attractions, including Bob Hall Pier and Corpus Christi Bayfront Seawall. If you have just arrived, you can access car rentals in Corpus Christi through KAYAK and rent the ideal vehicle to visit this fascinating city conveniently.
  • Arranging for a Corpus Christi rental car pick-up and drop-off at the Corpus Christi International Airport is a convenient way to start and end your trip in Corpus Christi. For accessibility, companies such as Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty are within a short walking distance from Corpus Christi International Airport.
  • Corpus Christi has a laid-back, calm vibe, which makes driving comfortable when there is minimal traffic. The morning rush hour begins from around 7am to 8am. During weekdays, rush hour begins from around 6:30am to 8:30am, and around 5pm to 6pm. Getting through the city during other times of the day or night is easy and fast since there are three major highways. However, drivers are still urged to maintain focus on the road to avoid violation charges. Car rentals in Corpus Christi can give you a map of the different driving routes, making it easy to connect to neighborhoods, so don’t forget to request one.
  • Corpus Christi has an impressive road network. For this reason, nearly any day and time are perfect for a drive-in or out of the city, unless it’s during rush hours. If you plan to drive around Corpus Christi and its neighborhoods, we recommend checking traffic updates on different platforms to plan your expeditions and save time. It is recommended to do this, especially during winter, to avoid slippery roads and heavy traffic jams.
  • Book your car hire in Corpus Christi at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard hire cars in Corpus Christi are around 11% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Corpus Christi

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Corpus Christi?

    Whether you are in Corpus Christi for work or adventure, we recommend renting a car that fulfills your travel needs depending on the neighborhoods you intend to explore. As long as you are not taking an off-road adventure outside the city, nearly any vehicle will take you across the town without much worry about its engine size or whether it’s two or all-wheel drive. The roads are well maintained. If you wish to drive to the beach, you can choose a four-wheel drive to ensure you don’t get stuck on the sand. If you are carrying a suitcase or two with some other luggage, most crossover SUVs, mid-size SUVs, or hatchbacks have expansive cargo capacity behind the third row.

  • What’s the speed limit in Corpus Christi?

    Although Corpus Christi is among the safest places to drive in the United States, you still have to observe speed limits at all times. The speed limit rate on the South Padre Island Drive is 50mph. On State Highway 358, the limits reach 65mph, whereas, on Leopard Street, the speed limits reach 45mph. Speed limits are marked with road signs.

  • Where are the best places to park in Corpus Christi?

    There are numerous parking lots in Corpus Christi that charge about $2 to $5 every 2h, including Leopard Lot, which has 40 spots, 411 Mesquite St with 680 spots, 501 N Water St with 680 spots, First Community Bank with 67 spots, ESC 2 Lot with 168 spots, among many others across the city. When paying a parking ticket for a rental car in Corpus Christi, you can either pay in person using coins, pay by phone, or mail a personal check or money order to the Corpus Christi Citation Processing Center.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Corpus Christi?

    The average price of fuel in Corpus Christi is R61,42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R737 and R983, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Corpus Christi?

    Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Corpus Christi.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Corpus Christi?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Corpus Christi?

    A Standard car hire in Corpus Christi costs R1 024 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Corpus Christi?

    A Compact car hire in Corpus Christi costs R808 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Corpus Christi?

    A Special car hire in Corpus Christi costs R832 per day, on average.

Corpus Christi car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

8,2

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.2

2 locations in Corpus Christi

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Locations in Corpus Christi

1000 International Drive

+1 361 289 0073

Monday09:00 - 23:59
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6226 South Padre Island Drive

+1 361 985 1752

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 23:59
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2,0 Poor

Jasmine, Mar 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
The customer service rep was great but they didn't have any cars when I was supposed to pick up the truck I had recently reserved they actually couldn't offer any cars

6,0 Okay

Rachel, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

None

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Good rate. Friendly fast service

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
Great car! Clean and ready when promised. Pick up and drop off seamless

1 out of 2

Alamo

8,2

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.8

One location in Corpus Christi

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1000 International Blvd

+1 361 289 0515

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
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Sunday07:30 - 18:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
It was great experience, staff were helpful and friendly, I would definitely rent the car with them

8,0 Very Good

Nickita, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

4,4 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very very helpful

Cons:

The car smelled like stale cigarette smoke! We bought air fresheners it was so strong!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly staff. Car was perfect.

Cons:

Nothing

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

No wait, picked up keys to car right outside the door of the airport and got upgraded to a new BMW!

Cons:

Really best car rental ever!

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff. Quick and easy pick up and drop off.

Cons:

Car was too small but that was what I chose online.

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.8

7 locations in Corpus Christi

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Locations in Corpus Christi

1000 International Blvd

+1 361 299 1234

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
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3005 S Padre Island Dr

+1 361 851 2212

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4250 Five Points Road

+1 361 242 2783

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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4601 Everhart Rd

+1 361 993 7990

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6249 S Padre Island Dr

+1 361 851 8600

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6721 Weber Rd

+1 361 854 0580

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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823 N. Water Street

+1 361 884 7368

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great car. Good service despite a tech hiccup staff was contending with. Tricky finding drop off but they were very pleasant.

2,0 Poor

Teresa, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Went to pick up the car to find out there were no cars available. Spent over $40 in Lyft just to end up careless for a 5day trip we planned months ago. Complete waste of time. The staff was rude and didn’t care.

2,0 Poor

Miguel, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I made my reservation, and they didn't have my car

Cons:

I made my reservation, and they didn't have my car

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The process was very quick and easy!

Cons:

Someone had smoked in it previously and I was not made aware. There were attempts to cover it up, but it still just smelled like cigarettes and air freshener. It was pretty bad.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Had to cancel. Vehicle smelled like poo. Second one smelled like wet dog.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Passenger van

KAYAK
I places my order a month in advanced. A couple of days before my rental pickup day, when they reached out to ensure I was still wanting the vehicle, I asked if they had one available and they said they just saw the order and were barely starting to look for it. Then 2 hours before my rental pickup, I received a call stating that they weren’t able to locate one, but they “wanted to give me enough time to figure out other plans”. With 2 HOURS. I’m absolutely unsatisfied with this business. I placed my order a MONTH prior to ensure this wouldn’t happen. Because of this, my team of 12 people were left without any means of transportation for a huge trip we had planned. Nothing was available that soon, we were forced to take 3 of our own vehicles which lead to MY car getting broken into, a window completely smashed in and a bunch of damage PLUS quite a few things stolen. I will never be using this rental company again, not recommending them.

1 out of 3

Budget

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

6.9

2 locations in Corpus Christi

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1000 International Drive

+1 361 289 0074

Monday09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday09:00 - 23:59
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6226 South Padre Island Drive

+1 361 356 1438

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Pick-up truck

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The rental price & vehicle was great!

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The car’s engine light came on I had to buy windshield fluid and oil

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The rental was fine. They charged it to our account but it was $200 more

Cons:

The only thing we had problems with is cost. We were not charged what we were shown on the computer

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

That I booked a truck and it would be ready for pick up.

Cons:

The customer service at the rental place could of been a lot better. Having a truck available would of definitely been a plus. Not being frowned upon fir using a third party agency to book what should of been my rental. Having the truck I reserved or anything to accommodate the size of the vehicle I rented. Again the customer service sucked.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The service level was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Top rate

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Easy and accessible service!

1 out of 5

Hertz

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.6

2 locations in Corpus Christi

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1000 International Drive

+1 361 289 0777

Monday10:00 - 23:00
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3801 South Padre Island Dr

+1 361 229 7144

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

Michael, Jan 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
I left my truck and it was broken into on hertz property. And now 2 weeks later, I'm being charged 62$ multiple times multiple days. I bought the insurance, I filled up the tank, i dropped off on time and filled out paperwork as asked. Never got a call or email about any new charges or reason why there would be, but 2 weeks later... I'm being charged without any notice multiple times

2,0 Poor

Summer, Dec 2023

People carrier

KAYAK
We made a reservation months ahead because four of us were taking a trip out of town. When we arrived to pick up the car, the Nissan quest/minivan we had reserved was nowhere to be seen. We were informed that our "choice" was a Dodge journey or nothing!! It's a huge difference to go from a car that seats five people and seven bags, to one that seats four people and three bags. When asked if there would be a discount due to the fact that this car was several classes below what we had reserved and PAID FOR IN ADVANCE, we were told no. The whole interaction put a really bad taste in my mouth. I've been a hertz gold club member many times in my life, but my loyalties will go elsewhere after this situation. Such a shame.

10,0 Wonderful

Matt, Jan 2022

KAYAK
Great service, friendly and professional

4,0 Mediocre

Joseph, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The vehicle was not cleaned inside or out. It had a very strong smell of cigarette smoke inside. The staff was not helpful at all and said that no other vehicle was available. I should have canceled and requested a refund!!

Cons:

The paperwork clearly stated the vehicle was a no smoking vehicle AND that there is a $400 cleaning fee! I'd like to know if these clowns charged that to the previous renters!

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I never ordered this rental!

Cons:

Verifying actual people and confirmations

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

It was a surprise that on top of the payment I owed $80 in taxes. This negated the benefit of this transaction vs other reservations. Then, my flight arrived at 9PM. Hertz was closed. I could not get a rental car for one night as none were available so I had to Uber for $60 more. So not reserving here next time.

1 out of 6

Thrifty

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.9

2 locations in Corpus Christi

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1000 International Blvd

+1 877 283 0898

Monday10:00 - 23:00
Tuesday10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday10:00 - 23:00
Thursday10:00 - 23:00
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3801 South Padre Island Dr

+1 361 229 7144

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Rude and unhelpful staff. Nobody available during posted business hours. They may cancel your reservation even if you prepaid without giving you notice.

3,6 Poor

Brandon, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

They could have alerted me of the hours change so i would have known they would be closed. At the least, they could refund my money.

7,2 Good

Anonymous, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes. People were great. Turned the car in early due to the virus, March 20. Checkout girl was wonderful

Cons:

Windshield couldn’t be cleaned, something on it

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
The staff was awful. I have submitted a complaint and a customer feedback survey regarding my experience. I have yet to hear from anyone from Thrifty to try to address the issue.

5,9 Fair

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
The first agent I spoke with was boderline rude. I was the only person in line and was waiting patiently. She sent me across the airport for a facemask before she would speak to me. Under normal circumstances not a big deal. That day I was dealing with a sprained ankle. Not a fun walk. Second issue, the Rogue we got had no running headlights. We discovered this the second night there when we attempted to drive home, in the dark. Ended up calling my brother to come get us and locked the car up in a convenience store parking lot. Third was driving back to the airport to get the car replaced. I bought the tank of gas. The clerk initially stated I would have to buy another tank of gas. Thankfully, she understood the issue and I did not have to pay for another tank of gas. The second female clerk I spoke to was better, nicer, and much more pleasant than the first one.

1 out of 2

Dollar

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Corpus Christi

Locations in Corpus Christi

1000 International Blvd

+1 866 434 2226

Monday10:00 - 23:00
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3801 South Padre Island Dr

+1 361 229 7144

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
We didn’t land until 11 pm. We had to get a ride from the airport to our destination and get a ride back to the airport in the morning because there was no one there to give us our car. This cost us over $100.00

National

10,0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Corpus Christi

Locations in Corpus Christi

1000 International Blvd

+1 361 289 0515

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
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Easirent

3,6

Poor

One location in Corpus Christi

Locations in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi International Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Corpus Christi

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1000 Intl Blvd

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One location in Corpus Christi

Locations in Corpus Christi

1000 International Blvd, Corpus Christi, , USA Texas

+1 914 368 0091

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88 travellers who hired a car in Corpus Christi gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.4

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