Galveston car rentals from $45/day

On average a rental car in Galveston costs $56 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Galveston found in the last 2 weeks is $56.

Car rental companies onsite at Hobby airport include Easirent, Ace, Priceless, Zoom Rent A Car, York Car Rental, Economy Rent a Car, THT Cars, Advantage, Resla and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hobby airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Advantage, Avis, Budget, and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Medium car rental in Galveston costs $61 per day, on average.

A Small car rental in Galveston costs $90 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Galveston costs $70 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Galveston offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Galveston, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Galveston so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

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.

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.

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.