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Cheap car rentals in Harlingen

Economy$51/day
Compact$44/day
Intermediate$43/day
Standard$37/day
Full-size$30/day
Minivan$56/day
Pickup truck$61/day
Intermediate SUV$43/day
Standard SUV$55/day
Compact SUV$62/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Harlingen

  • If you're planning on visiting the city of Harlingen but have no room in your schedule, we can help you find a cheap car rental in Harlingen that will allow you to get around the area more efficiently. One of the famous sights in the area is the Rio Grande Valley Museum and the Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum. It will only take 45 minutes to complete the 40.4 miles journey from downtown to the RGV Museum, whereas it will take 10 minutes to move from downtown to the Heritage Museum, which is 4.2 miles away. Also, you can visit the Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, which is 2.8 miles away, and it will take only 7min when using a rental car.
  • There are a couple of train stations in Harlingen which you can use to travel from one location to another within the area. On arrival at the Union Pacific train station, the cheap car rentals in Harlingen are located on the North end of the terminal near the baggage claim area. The location of car rental facilities within the station are near the intersection of Cesar Chavez Ave and Alameda. You can pick up any car of your choice from compact ones to hybrid cars and even SUVs. Getting a car rental from the different car rental companies such as Budget and Hertz will make your travel in and around Harlingen much easier.
  • When using Harlingen car rentals, you are urged to be aware of the road rules in the area to avoid penalties. Drivers should watch out for vulnerable road users and keep a safe distance of 3 feet when either driving past them or behind them. Doing so will greatly reduce the chances of getting into an accident with pedestrians when driving in the area.
  • Car rentals in Harlingen ensure you can manage your trip conveniently as you navigate this city. You can utilize your Harlingen car rental to get to nearby sites, such as the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum that sits around 3.3 miles from the town center. If you travel with friends and workmates, you can drive a bit further to the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located approximately 12.6 miles from central Harlingen. You can visit the Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Park Splash Playground in the neighboring Edinburg city, needing you to drive for about 39 miles from Harlingen in your rented vehicle.
  • There are two major airports providing access to Harlingen, the Valley International Airport located around 4 miles away and the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, approximately 29 miles from the central city. The Valley International Airport has a center for car rentals in Harlingen containing several brands available at the airport, such as Avis, Enterprise, and National. You can reach their counters inside the terminal by taking the escalator to the lower level and finding them across from the Baggage Claim. Additionally, you can also take a shuttle that runs every 15min outside the Baggage Claim area for an approximately 2min ride to the Dollar, Hertz, and Budget renting areas. Besides this, the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport also features a Rental Car Center with different companies, including Enterprise, National, and Avis. You can locate their desks on your left after exiting security. Do note that National and Enterprise service from the same counter.
  • Harlingen has a comprehensive road network, including interstate highways, freeways, and streets that promote comfortable access to different areas. However, you may choose to add a GPS to your vehicle to maneuver the interconnected pathways without getting lost. You can occasionally come across some jaywalkers, so stay watchful of pedestrians as you drive.
  • Traffic can get busy along the freeways such as Interstate 69E and highways like US 83, causing considerable delays during the rush hour that generally starts around 5pm. The city can get particularly cold during winter with rain and lower temperatures. Nonetheless, the absence of snow enables you to travel with ease whenever you choose to stay in Harlingen.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Harlingen for $55 or less
  • Book your rental car in Harlingen at least 6 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Harlingen are around 3% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Mini rental cars in Harlingen are around -81% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Harlingen

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Harlingen?

    Many Harlingen residents have cars, and the limited parking garages make it ideal to have a small-sized car to move around small spaces with ease. Nevertheless, the well-connected roads make it convenient to drive to and from the city without ground clearance issues.

  • What’s the speed limit in Harlingen?

    Most Harlingen streets have a 30mph speed limit. If you drive along roads within urban districts without posted signs, the Texas law provides a universal restriction of around 30mph. When driving in alleys within the urban district, the limit is roughly 15mph. Limitation on the highways outside the urban district is around 60mph, dropping to approximately 55mph at night. This speed limit increases to approximately 70mph when using a highway numbered by state outside the urban district. These highways require you to reduce your speed to about 65mph during nighttime travel.

  • Where are the best places to park in Harlingen?

    The Valley International Airport's parking area offers a spacious remote lot for a long-term utility that charges around $5 per day with the first 30min free. You can also get a short-term option at the close-in lot with a daily maximum rate of approximately $10.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Harlingen?

    On average a rental car in Harlingen costs $62 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 Harlingen found in the last 2 weeks is $48.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Harlingen?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($44/day), Hertz ($45/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($51/day).

  • How much is gas price in Harlingen?

    The average gas price in Harlingen is $4.16 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $50 and $67, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Harlingen?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Harlingen.

  • Which car rental companies are at Valley Intl airport (HRL)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Valley Intl airport include Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Avis, Hertz and National.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Valley Intl airport (HRL)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Valley Intl airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Avis, Hertz, and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Harlingen?

    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 Harlingen?

    A Mini car rental in Harlingen costs $139 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Harlingen?

    An Intermediate car rental in Harlingen costs $84 per day, on average.

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

    A Compact car rental in Harlingen costs $61 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Harlingen?

    On average a rental car in Harlingen costs $435 per week ($62 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Harlingen?

    On average a rental car in Harlingen costs $1,863 per month ($62 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Harlingen?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Harlingen?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Harlingen.

  • Which car rental companies in Harlingen have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    Some car rental companies in Harlingen which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Harlingen?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Harlingen?

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

  • What are the common mistakes drivers make when driving in Harlingen?

    When driving in Harlingen, you are encouraged to be vigilant of the motorcyclists. Vigilance will save you from damages to your car rental vehicle and time wasted in accident negotiations.

  • What events are likely to interrupt regular traffic in Harlingen?

    The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is among the annual celebrations that interrupt the normal traffic flow in the area. Those traveling through Interstate 2 and U.S. 83 should avoid the routes when the event is running to avoid getting held up in traffic. The annual event takes place in the month of November.

Harlingen car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

44 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.8

3 locations in Harlingen

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from $53/day

Locations in Harlingen

3030 Airport Dr

+1 956 430 8643

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday09:00 - 22:00
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370 N Texas Ave

+1 956 565 9900

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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7800 W Expressway 83

+1 956 423 9104

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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6.0 Okay

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I thought the staff was nice, and the car was available on shot notice after my other rental company canceled a few days prior to my trip.

Cons:

The car smelled like cigarettes, and it never really went away.

8.0 Very good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pickup/drop off right in the airport and very easy.

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

No cars ready. Had to wait for over an hour for someone to turn in a car. They overbooked reservations. There were 10 people in same boat with me. Delay Delay Another Delay. They did not say sorry or offer discount.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was just fine.

Cons:

If the car could fly.

4.8 Mediocre

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff member was very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The vehicle was smaller that what we ordered and it reeked of cigarette smoke. My husband had severe allergies and the smoke caused a serious reaction. It took a bottle of Fabreeze and quite a bit of work to rid the smell for the return trip to the airport. My husband was not able to be in the car for the entire week that we had it.

9.6 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even told me the best places to eat in town.

Cons:

Communication on the website while booking of exactly what insurance coverage, mileage, etc you were allowed or paying for

1 out of 7

Budget

7.9

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.9

One location in Harlingen

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from $57/day

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3210 East Grimes Street

+1 956 507 4003

Monday08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday08:30 - 20:00
Thursday08:30 - 20:00
Friday09:00 - 22:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00
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1.9 Poor

Jun 2021

KAYAK
My flight was cancelled and I was unable to pick up my car. I requested to hold the car for me until the morning...and I would even pay for the day we were supposed to pick it up and the guy said no.....first come first serve. I said if I am paying for the car when I was supposed to get it what difference does it make. He said sorry we won't do that. I said can you book me a car for the next day then and he said no.....they don't have any cars. The customer service was really bad and I won't be trying to rent a car from them again.

7.6 Good

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff. Got lucky with shuttle back to airport - did not have to wait too long. Good value.

Cons:

The car was very worn for only having 12,000 miles. Lot's of dings and dents, stained seats, chipped windshield. May I was at Rent-a-Wreck? But it ran fine and no issue with how the car operated.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

My entire experience was fantastic

2.0 Poor

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

They decided to change the terms last minute

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick with no hassles

Cons:

Na

3.2 Poor

May 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

I liked the vehicle, Black Mitsubishi Outlander Drives nice

Cons:

Filthy on inside Filthy on outside we actually stopped and had to wash the windows as the vehicle had been wiped with a water cloth that left TONS of streaks everywhere that we couldn't see out Had garbage / used kleenex inside car / had used rags stuffed in the doors that someone used for cleaning / sand everywhere The car was 4 miles from airport and they didn't open til 9:00 and we had to be at our plane at 8:30...nearly missed plane BAD EXPERIENCE...WILL NEVER RENT HERE AGAIN!!

1 out of 7

Avis

7.8

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.6

One location in Harlingen

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from $81/day

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3002 Heritage Way

+1 956 430 8690

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday10:00 - 20:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00
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2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing. Awful

Cons:

You could have given me my car. Instead they gave it away before my arrival

6.0 Okay

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super friendly, very helpful and quick with getting me on my way

Cons:

I rented a midsize car and got a minivan

2.0 Poor

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

My flight landed at :6:15 pm, and hey were closed at 5 pm?

9.2 Wonderful

Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

the staff was fine and the drop off was smooth.

Cons:

price seemed higher than in some other areas.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Super staff and service

Cons:

Perfect

10.0 Wonderful

May 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

GREAT experience with the Avis team in Harlingen, TX: half an hour after I returned the car, they discovered a rather important key on the floor that had fallen from my pocket. They called immediately to notify me and I was able to get back to the rental desk in time to retrieve it and still make my flight. Can't say enough for the professionalism, courtesy, and diligence of this branch.

1 out of 3

Dollar

7.1

Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Harlingen

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Airport Terminal Building

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday09:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff in HRL was friendly and helpful

9.2 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

a car was available as requested

Cons:

add customer service reps during peek hours

8.0 Very good

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I was promised a full-size car and one was not available.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Customer service was excellent.

9.6 Wonderful

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Very comfortable, met our needs. Smooth ride.

Cons:

We were told it had internet, but rental car agency were not aware internet was locked, it was requesting a password. We were not aware of this until we were on the road. Called car rental agency and they were not aware of this either. Other than that, everything was excellent.

8.0 Very good

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Rep was understanding and gave me a different rental when the original was dirty and the tire was missing hub cap.

Cons:

The original car Toyota carolla was dirty on the inside. As if someone had been eating and left crumbs all over the front. I should've figured when as soon as I saw the car the front driver side tire was missing its hub cap. It was just a black rim.

1 out of 5

Hertz

6.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.4

One location in Harlingen

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3030 Airport Drive

+1 956 430 8620

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday09:00 - 22:00
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8.0 Very good

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The person that assisted me was friendly and great! The wait was quite long but everything else was great.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off was super easy, especially for a one-way rental. Loved the make and model we were given.

2.0 Poor

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We got to the airport. Hertz was closed. No car. We couldn’t get through on th phone. We were stranded. I get Texas is historically bad right now, but a call, or not taking the reservation would have been great

2.0 Poor

Oct 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

We added a driver. Only needed for 4 days. Had to pay for 11. Was charged 39.00 for tax/fees on 148.00. Total rip off!! Most car rental business charge less!

6.8 Okay

Jan 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

easy to find the box and return the keys

Cons:

It was a long walk with our luggage to the key return place from the car drop off. Still haven't heard back from Hertz about the return being processed.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

1 out of 4

National

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Harlingen

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3030 Airport Dr

+1 844 855 7195

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday09:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes. Everything very easy

Cons:

Not really

1 out of 1

Easirent

3.9

Poor

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Rio Grande Valley International Airport

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Sunnycars

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3030 Airport Drive

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133 travelers who rented a car in Harlingen gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.2

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Dollar

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$62/day

Good deal

$55/day

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