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Cheap car rentals in Houston

Economy₹ 2,537/day
Compact₹ 2,640/day
Intermediate₹ 2,688/day
Standard₹ 2,832/day
Full-size₹ 2,925/day
Full-size SUV₹ 4,111/day
Luxury₹ 3,615/day
Pick-up truck₹ 3,716/day
Premium SUV₹ 4,355/day
Compact SUV₹ 2,640/day
Intermediate SUV₹ 3,027/day
Standard SUV₹ 3,412/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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 rental car after your flight to Houston? At George Bush Intercontinental Airport, travelers can reach the Rental 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 Rental 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.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Houston for ₹ 3,343 or less
  • Book your rental car in Houston at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Houston are around 11% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Full-size rental cars in Houston are around -28% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting 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 rental car in Houston costs ₹ 5,527 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (₹ 2,537/day), Dollar (₹ 2,688/day) and Thrifty (₹ 2,925/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz 17314 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 Budget (7.1, 227 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Houston?

    The average price of fuel in Houston is ₹ 342 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 4,109 and ₹ 5,478, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Houston?

    Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Houston.

  • Which hire car agencies are at George Bush Intcntl airport (IAH)?

    Car hire companies onsite at George Bush Intcntl airport include Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty and Advantage.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at George Bush Intcntl airport (IAH)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from George Bush Intcntl airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty and Advantage.

  • 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 Full Size car hire cost in Houston?

    A Full Size car hire in Houston costs ₹ 10,537 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Houston?

    An Economy car hire in Houston costs ₹ 8,573 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Houston?

    A Compact car rental in Houston costs ₹ 4,899 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Houston?

    In Houston, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 17330 Palmetto Pines (25 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Houston?

    On average a car hire in Houston costs ₹ 38,689 per week (₹ 5,527 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Houston?

    On average a car hire in Houston costs ₹ 165,810 per month (₹ 5,527 per day).

  • Which car hire companies in Houston have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    Some car rental companies in Houston which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty

Houston car rental reviews and directory

Alamo

8.5

Very Good

494 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Houston

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17300 Palmetto Pnes

+1 833 511 1743

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7600 Airport Blvd

+1 833 511 1746

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything went very smoothly. I was shocked that I didn't stand in any lines to talk to someone.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing- see below

Cons:

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 well

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

No Issues

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was easy & convenient

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

There was a long wait at pick up. But everything else was great!

1 out of 78

Sixt

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.5

One location in Houston

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17330 Palmetto Pines

+1 888 749 8227

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8.0 Very Good

Oct 2022

KAYAK
Staff was helpful and car was ready when I arrived.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

KAYAK
Our car rental experience in Houston was great. We received an upgrade and were very pleased with Tim at the rental place. He was very nice and most helpful. The people that took cat of us when picking up and dropping off the vehicle were great as well. I would highly recommend Sixt @ Houston. Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Simple to get in and out and the staff were so nice

8.0 Very Good

Aug 2022

KAYAK
The wait at the check-in desk was over 20 minutes. Even though I prepaid, the cost ended up higher than the prepaid amount.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
Our flight was delayed, I was easily able to update our pick up time in the app. When we arrived, there was no wait, we were out of there quickly. Plus we got a really nice car, thank you!

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2022

KAYAK
I ended up in COVID quarantine while traveling and had to change my return date and drop off location. The staff were very helpful with that process.

1 out of 26

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.0

47 locations in Houston

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10104 Katy Fwy

+1 713 468 6878

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1035 Silber Rd

+1 713 956 9533

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1107 Silber Rd

+1 346 201 3239

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11130 Gulf Fwy Ste 320

+1 713 943 0911

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11242 Fm 1960 Rd W Ste J

+1 281 897 0675

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11322 North Freeway

+1 281 447 4373

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11625 Katy Fwy

+1 281 558 0685

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11960 Wickchester Lane

+1 281 558 0685

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12150 Katy Fwy

+1 281 589 5370

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12280 Westheimer Rd Ste 300

+1 281 679 1166

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1406 South Loop West

+1 713 796 9399

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14134 East Fwy

+1 713 450 9383

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14900 Gulf Freeway

+1 281 922 6857

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15003 Fm 529 Rd Ste C

+1 281 463 2614

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16130 Clay Rd

+1 281 550 9925

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16634 Northwest Fwy

+1 713 482 5408

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17002 North Fwy

+1 832 957 4587

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17300 Palmetto Pines

+1 833 628 9676

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17728 Northwest Fwy

+1 713 937 7000

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18900 Northwest Fwy

+1 281 469 6559

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2101 Travis

+1 713 651 7866

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2150 Highway 6 S Ste 120

+1 281 668 0188

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21901 Tomball Pkwy

+1 281 251 8167

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22500 N Us 59 Building B

+1 281 358 0620

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2714 Fondren

+1 713 952 0010

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2829 West Loop S

+1 713 960 9801

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2901 S Loop W

+1 704 208 5888

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2965 S Sam Houston Pkwy E

+1 713 434 8471

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3305 W Sam Houston Pkwy N

+1 713 996 8225

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3341 Cypress Creek Pkwy

+1 281 880 5648

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3433 Gulf Fwy

+1 713 961 1689

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3709 Washington Ave

+1 713 868 1063

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3777 S.w. Freeway

+1 713 961 1689

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