College Station car rental information
| Pick-up location | College Station |
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| Rental locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 9 |
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Top tips for renting a car in College Station
- As a college town, College Station has a good amount of entertainment, and to get the most out of your visit, you’ll want to secure a rental vehicle. With a car rental in College Station, you’re putting the greater surrounding area within reach. Hop in your vehicle and take a day trip to Houston, which sits southeast of College Station. Alternatively, a vehicle grants you access to the beaches in Galveston and parks like the Sam Houston National Forest. When you visit these locations—city, beach, or forest—you’ll likely want to bring along gear, and having a rental car means you’ve got ample space and won’t have to lug it around with you while you’re exploring.
- There are a number of places from which you can grab your College Station car rental. For example, along S. Texas Av. you’ll find a Hertz, and on State Highway 6 S you’ll find an Enterprise. You can also grab your vehicle from College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL) where there are several brand-name rental options, including Budget, Alamo, Avis, and National, to name a few. To get to the help desks, head to the lower level of the terminal toward the baggage claim—you’ll find desks directly in front of you as you walk toward the building’s exit.
- College Station is a college town, so while driving here you’ll want to keep an eye out for students crossing the streets in areas where there are a number of bars, restaurants, and cafés. You may discover that some students choose to commute via bicycle so, when you pick up your vehicle, take a moment to identify any blind spots, then ensure you’re aware of them as you’re navigating the city.
- A large majority of the working population travels to work via car. To avoid increased commute times, you’ll want to avoid the hours directly before and after the traditional workday. Typically, College Station rush hour traffic lasts from about 7am to about 8:30am, then again from 4:30pm until about 6:30pm.
- Book your rental car in College Station at least 6 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in College Station are around 7% cheaper than other car types, on average
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College Station car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise
9.8
Wonderful
3 reviewsBest rated
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9.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in College Station
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9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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The agent in College Station was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
I would have much preferred Enterprise having someone at the Lexington airport.6.0 Okay
Apr 2017
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After making a reservation through Kayak, I went to the Enterprise site directly and got my 2 day car rental for $12 less than through Kayak.Budget
9.2
Wonderful
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.9
One location in College Station
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Car was not really clean but the people were great7.6 Good
Aug 2020
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Car smelled like smoke !!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Friendly staff!10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Na10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Avis
7.7
Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
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8.8 Very good
Jul 2020
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The staff was friendly when I arrived. However, I could not reached to them via phone when I needed to ask a question. They just do not respond to the phone.Cons:
I was supposed to pay 32.59 as a total charge at the dropp off. However, the dropoff clerk charged me $42.60 despite the fact that the tank was full. When I talked to her, she said she has done it by mistake and the money will be returned back to me. I still could not get my money back.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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Staff was great, quick and efficient pickup. Car was clean and in great shape. Really easy and no downside.Hertz
2.0
Poor
18 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in College Station
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Nothing. This store was closed and my reservations was not valid.Cons:
It could have been legit.2.0 Poor
Jan 2018
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I was not able to get a car because I was told I got there late. But the reservation was paid in advance. Then, they try to get me in a more expensive car.2.0 Poor
Dec 2017
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Worst customer service i have ever received. Associates were rude, unwilling to cooperate, and disrespectful. I will never be using this company or this location again.3.6 Poor
Oct 2017
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I have now been in this Hertz office three times. This is the slowest most unhelpful rental car office I've ever been in. It is busy, but mostly because it backs up with only two very slow people working there. Very frustrating dealing with the people in this office. Don't even try to call, you'll get put on indefinite hold or they won't answer at all.6.8 Okay
Oct 2017
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Good daily rate, clean cars, easy drop off.Cons:
This place is very busy. Expect a few people in front of you, don't expect the phones to be answered, and don't expect to get the car you reserved. Specifically asked when I picked the car up if I could extend my rental if my car wasn't ready at the shop. They said yes, as long as it was within 12 hours. I called 24 hours beforehand and they wanted to charge me a fee for changing my reservation! I was very put off that this fee wasn't mentioned when I asked about this specific situation. Also, felt very pressured to buy their insurance, which I didn't appreciate. Said multiple times I was covered both by my regular insurance as well as my credit card, but they kept asking about it.8.0 Very good
Aug 2017
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Service, and vehicle was fine.Cons:
having to just drop off when the place was closed. would have preferred to switch to debit card, but no one was there, so left payment on credit card.Alamo
2.0
Poor
7 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in College Station
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7.6 Good
Jan 2018
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I had to stop and ask an employee where to park because there were not any Alamo signs in the parking lot. I was informed that Alamo was part of the Enterprise/National family of companies. My recommendation is to have signs of all three companies over the parking spots in the return lot at the College Station airport.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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The car was a premium because that is all they had. We were happy you could accommodate us especially with the hurricane.Easirent
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National
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One location in College Station
Sunnycars
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One location in College Station
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44 travelers who rented a car in College Station gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.7
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