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Cheap car hire in Galveston
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Galveston
- Since their introduction in the transit market, car rentals have greatly benefited travelers. In Galveston, using a rental car will be convenient in many aspects, cheaper than public transportation, and allows you to choose what type of car you need. Alongside plenty of benefits that car rentals bring, they also have Global Positioning Systems (GPS) that allow you to navigate every part of Galveston that you could want to reach. With a rental car, you could easily access one of Galveston's beaches or conveniently drive to Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, about 3 miles from the city center.
- The closest airport to Galveston is Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), about 40.8 miles from the city. HOU offers a variety of ground transit services, including car rentals in Galveston services. When heading to Galveston, the ideal transport means to use is private through rental cars. There are several Galveston car rental agencies onsite that you could use to rent a car. You could go to Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National, Hertz, and Thrifty. The car rentals in Galveston are on the lower level near the baggage claim area. If you require shuttle service from the airport's terminal to the car rentals in Galveston counters, go to Curb Zone 1 to use the available shuttles offering transit.
- Driving around Galveston is simple as the city is straightforward. However, Galveston is too crowded that navigating may be difficult. Ensure that you check for pedestrians while driving, as they may pop up on the roads occasionally.
- Like most state cities, Galveston experiences traffic during morning and evening hours. The traffic begins at 7am to 9am and picks up later in the evening between 4pm and 7am. When you need to drive around Galveston, ensure you move anytime between the non-traffic hours to avoid exhaustion due to traffic. You can also use alternative routes to avoid major streets to beat the traffic. Galveston experiences hurricanes and high heat in August, which may make it dangerous to drive around the city; therefore, be cautious when visiting Galveston during hot seasons.
- Book your car hire in Galveston at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate car hire in Galveston are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Galveston
How much is the price of fuel in Galveston?
The average price of fuel in Galveston is R74,61 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R895 and R1 194, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Galveston?
Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Galveston.
Which car hire agencies are at Hobby airport (HOU)?
The only car hire company onsite at Hobby airport is Budget.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Hobby airport (HOU)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Hobby airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Galveston?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Galveston?
An Intermediate car hire in Galveston costs R1 500 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Galveston?
A Mini car hire in Galveston costs R2 769 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Galveston?
A Standard car hire in Galveston costs R1 498 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Galveston?
There are different cars that you can rent when visiting Galveston. The catch, however, is on the kind of car you want, the purpose the vehicle will serve, and whether or not the car will suit you. If you use the beach parking or go to the beach areas of Galveston, get a vehicle that can move on the sand, like the AWD cars. You can also choose a minivan for rent if you're a large group and require space or an economy car for a small number of people.
What's the speed limit in Galveston?
The prima facie speed limit in Galveston varies based on the street for which you drive. The default speed in residential streets is about 30mph, while that of alleys stands at 15mph. The speed limit for places like Seawall Boulevard is about 40mph from 61st to 39th Street and reduces to 35mph from 39th Street through Ferry Street. The school zones have a speed limit of 20mph. The city has roadways signs informing you of a speed limit change. Ensure you are keen to stay within acceptable limits. Traffic cameras are in designated areas around Galveston; therefore, stick to the required speed limits.
Where are the best places to park in Galveston?
Galveston has many parking lots for visitors and locals needing parking spaces. Galveston free parking lots are located along Seawall on the north side between 19th and 12th Street, 39th and 33rd Streets, 61st and 53rd Street, and on 85th and 91st Streets of the Seawall. Galveston paid parking is charged at about $2 per hour for a minimum of two hours, available from 10am to 6pm. The metered charges, however, should not exceed around $16 a day. Persons with limited mobility with car tags indicating disability are exempt from paying for parking in the paid parking lots.
Galveston car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6,8
Okay
14 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.4
7 locations in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
123 W Bay Area Blvd
+1 281 554 4100
2112 Gulf Fwy S
+1 281 724 2320
2144 Bayport Blvd
+1 281 474 4466
2925 Palmer Hwy Ste A
+1 409 948 3300
301 Fm517
+1 281 337 7677
304 W Main St
+1 281 316 1979
5919 Broadway St
+1 409 740 0700
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2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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I will never use enterprise again. They have closed many of their locations, so the one I rented from was closed. I then had to drive thirty minutes to a new location. And then pay a fee to pick up from the city I initially rented from. Terrible customer service. Plus they are only open 7-7 so if you need help after that, you are out of luck. Will never use again.10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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I had a small old debt from a car accident rental that had apparently not been paid. Instead of just saying "call corporate" Cameron led me through the process of getting it paid and removed quickly it! Promote him to Teaching the new managers! THANKS!Cons:
Could not be better!10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Got a complimentary upgrade which was appreciated10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Friendly staff, stayed late to get me into my rental agent the ferry ran late.Cons:
Would have preferred the Toyota RAV4 that I thought I was getting, but the Nissan Rogue was surprisingly nice to drive. I have 3 Toyotas and using their cruise control on the highway is second nature.9,6 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Driver assist technology10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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The driver is very nice, and the office lady is very friendly.Avis
No score available yet
One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
14031 Delany Street
+1 409 986 9084
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Easy to pick up and drop-off; even though we dropped off the car rental in a different location. The shuttle to the airport was timely and very convenient. which helped to not have to stress about being late for our flight home.6,0 Okay
Jan 2017
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the Avis rep was very nice and professional, but she was the only person working the desk that morning and one customer took 45 minutes to deal with.Cons:
Needed an additional clerk to work the desk. I waited entirely TOO TOO long for a simple rental.4,0 Mediocre
Aug 2022
Budget
No score available yet
One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
14031 Delany Street
+1 409 986 8139
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10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
Hertz
No score available yet
One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
102 Gulf Freeway
+1 281 557 9800
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8,0 Very Good
Nov 2021
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was great and everything was super easy2,0 Poor
Jul 2019
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Drop off was the only successful part of this rental.Cons:
Quality of vehicle, cleanliness of vehicle, shorter wait time, have vehicle ready at appointment pick up time.5,6 Fair
Aug 2018
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Donna Baker was wonderful in correcting an error made by an employee “Jay.” Am hoping all will go smoothly with final billing; therefore cannot give star rating for value.Cons:
It took an hour to make correction and the car I rented had a scratched front bumper, which I was informed would not be a problem for me when I returned car to a different location. It was.5,2 Fair
Sep 2017
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Ease of drop offCons:
Disheveled office. Tons of people standing around with no clue where to go or what to do. Didn't have a car ready at my pick up time. Had to take one that hadn't been cleaned in order to make my deadline.6,0 Okay
Sep 2017
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The fact that they had a car!!Cons:
People were late in opening officeCar hire locations in or near Galveston
Good to know
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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