Houston car hire information
| Pick-up location | Houston |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, People carrier, Pick-up truck, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 176 |
| Airport locations | 44 |
| Popular agencies | Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, Avis |
Cheap car hire in Houston
| Economy | R741/day |
| Compact | R745/day |
| Intermediate | R863/day |
| Standard | R757/day |
| Full-size | R757/day |
| People carrier | R1 237/day |
| Full-size SUV | R1 474/day |
| Luxury | R1 012/day |
| Pick-up truck | R1 030/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R940/day |
| Compact SUV | R968/day |
| Standard SUV | R1 138/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Houston
- Travelers flying into Houston will want to consider renting a car while they are in town, as in Houston -- and in Texas in general -- it is much easier to get around in a car than to rely on public transportation. For instance, if you would like to catch a Texans game at NRG Stadium, it would take 50 minutes to take public transport via METRORail from downtown to the stadium, as opposed to 20 minutes by car.
- Picking up a hire car after your flight to Houston? At George Bush Intercontinental Airport, travelers can reach the hire Car Center via shuttle bus from any of the three terminals and from the Baggage Claim Area. For travelers flying into Hobby Airport, shuttle buses to the hire Car Center depart from Curb Zone 1 with signs out to guide the way.
- Houston’s morning rush hour lasts from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and in the evening it starts as early as 4 p.m. and runs till 7 p.m. During rush hour, many of the highways can become severely congested and are worth avoiding. In particular, US-59 and IH-10 in the Galleria area can become especially congested.
- Travelers should be aware that many of the highway exit ramps will exit onto feeder roads that run parallel to the highway before exiting onto regular streets. The feeder roads are also a convenient place to pull a U-turn if you find that you have exited the highway too early.
- Book your car hire in Houston at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hire in Houston are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Houston
What type of car is recommended for driving in Houston?
Large vehicles are very common in Houston, so visitors to the city may want to consider renting an SUV or another large vehicle because otherwise they may find their view of the road obscured by the other large vehicles. The roads are constructed with large cars in mind, so small parking spots and narrow lanes are not a concern.
What’s the speed limit in Houston?
Drivers in Houston will see a wide range of road speeds from 20 - 30 mph in residential areas to 30 - 55 mph on larger city roads. For highways in Houston, the speed limit is almost always 70 mph, though occasionally speed limits of 75 and 80 mph will be seen on the larger highways.
Where are the best places to park in Houston?
Parking garages are your best bet for finding affordable parking in downtown Houston, especially when an event such as a Houston Rockets game is going on. Street parking is also available, but it can be difficult to find an empty spot during peak hours. However, if you are set on streetside parking and are willing to walk a block or two, then a free spot should be easy enough to find.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Houston?
On average a car hire in Houston costs R1 583 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget (R741/day), Thrifty (R863/day) and Dollar (R880/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget 17330 Palmetto Pines 77032 (24 kilometres from the city centre).
What is the best car hire company in Houston?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Houston are Alamo (8,5, 159 reviews), Sixt (7,7, 119 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,2, 174 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Houston?
The average price of fuel in Houston is R79,29 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R951 and R1 269, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Houston?
Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Houston.
Which car hire agencies are at George Bush Intcntl airport (IAH)?
The only car hire company onsite at George Bush Intcntl airport is Alamo.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at George Bush Intcntl airport (IAH)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from George Bush Intcntl airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
How can I find car hires near me in Houston?
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 Houston?
A Standard car hire in Houston costs R731 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Houston?
An Economy car hire in Houston costs R1 293 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Houston?
A Full Size car hire in Houston costs R1 597 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Houston?
In Houston, cars are most frequently hired at Avis 17330 Palmetto Pines (24 km from city centre ).
Which car hire companies in Houston have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
One car hire company which has updated their car hire health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Alamo
Houston car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8,5
Very Good
494 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.3
2 locations in Houston
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Pickup & drop off was relatively painless. Neither rep demonstrated a welcoming attitude. All business. Pickup rep was eating while helping the customer ahead of me at pickup.Cons:
A quick review of operating functions would have been helpful. I am a senior citizen not used to the new electronic wizardry. My wife & I spent a few minutes doing that at pickup and later again with headlight & windshield wiper settings. Picking up a vehicle and being thrust into traffic with rainy weather is not my idea of fun.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Everything went very smoothly. I was shocked that I didn't stand in any lines to talk to someone.2,0 Poor
May 2021
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Nothing- see belowCons:
This was the worst rental car experience of my life. I got to the airport and was told that my reservation was cancelled with no warning! Apparently Alamo had sold out all their cars. This was a major inconvenience for me, as I ultimately had to spend $270 getting to and from my destination, instead of the $120 I had paid. If I had also known this before arriving I could have also tried making different arrangements, but also found out that everyone else was sold out by the time I got there too. This was a massive inconvenience and I will never use Alamo again, and it made me seriously question my use of Kayak as well8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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No Issues10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Everything was easy & convenient10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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There was a long wait at pick up. But everything else was great!Sixt
7,7
Good
113 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in Houston
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8,0 Very Good
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10,0 Wonderful
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10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,2
Good
371 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.0
47 locations in Houston
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
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Customer said they tried to reach me and let me know they didn’t have the car I reserved. I had previously called enterprise prior to arrival and confirmed the reservation which they did. Arrived and I was upsold another vehicle that I didn’t take so I will not ever use this service again.2,0 Poor
May 2021
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NothingCons:
Call back and say wherever4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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The pick-up and drop-off was a smooth as I could imagine. Especially when looking around at how the other providers were operating.Cons:
I got swindled by the associate checking me in. When choosing refuel options, I was shown a price per gallon that I would pay for them to fill up the tank. They "forgot" to mention that I would be charged for a full tank of gas at that price, regardless of amount of fuel used. Definitely tainted the image I previously had of Enterprise.2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Didn't have a car. Didn't know if they were to have one.Budget
7,1
Good
378 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.9
24 locations in Houston
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
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10,0 Wonderful
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4,0 Mediocre
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2,0 Poor
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Avis
7,1
Good
168 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.7
23 locations in Houston