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Houston car rental information
| Pick-up location | Houston |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 177 |
| Airport locations | 45 |
| Popular agencies | Dollar, Thrifty, Budget, Easirent, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Houston
| Compact | ₪123/day |
| Intermediate | ₪124/day |
| Standard | ₪191/day |
| Full-size | ₪191/day |
| Minivan | ₪331/day |
| Full-size SUV | ₪182/day |
| Luxury | ₪195/day |
| Premium SUV | ₪267/day |
| Compact SUV | ₪141/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪143/day |
| Standard SUV | ₪243/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting 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 rental car in Houston at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini rental cars in Houston are around -49% cheaper than other car types, on average
Houston car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
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.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Houston?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (₪123/day), Dollar (₪126/day) and Budget (₪195/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 17330 Palmetto Pines 77032 (25 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Houston?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Houston are Alamo (8.5, 145 reviews), Sixt (7.7, 122 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 162 reviews).
How much is gas price in Houston?
The average gas price in Houston is ₪13.37 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪160 and ₪214, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Houston?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Houston.
How can I find car rentals near me in Houston?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Houston?
A Mini car rental in Houston costs ₪374 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Houston?
An Economy car rental in Houston costs ₪159 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Houston?
A Standard car rental in Houston costs ₪184 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 center ).
Houston car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.5
Very good
495 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
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
116 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in Houston
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.1
Good
372 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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Nov 2023
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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.Budget
7.1
Good
381 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.9
24 locations in Houston
Locations in Houston
8555 Knight Road