Pick-up location | Houston |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 175 |
Airport locations | 43 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Sixt, Budget, Easirent, Hertz |
Economy | $25/day |
Compact | $23/day |
Intermediate | $26/day |
Standard | $30/day |
Full-size | $29/day |
Full-size SUV | $32/day |
Luxury | $36/day |
Pickup truck | $37/day |
Supplier choice | $26/day |
Standard SUV | $28/day |
Compact SUV | $30/day |
Intermediate SUV | $30/day |
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.
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.
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.
On average a rental car in Houston costs $53 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 Houston found in the last 2 weeks is $36.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Easirent ($23/day), Right Cars ($25/day) and Hertz ($26/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Easirent George Bush Intercontinental Airport null (13 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Houston is $3.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $61, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Nissan Titan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Houston.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from George Bush Intcntl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Advantage, Thrifty, Alamo, Avis, Payless, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Full Size car rental in Houston costs $81 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Houston costs $217 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Houston costs $53 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Houston costs $369 per week ($53 per day).
On average a rental car in Houston costs $1,581 per month ($53 per day).
Most car rental providers in Houston offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Houston, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 31 car rental agencies in Houston.
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 Hertz, Dollar and Budget
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!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Houston so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
When driving your rental car in Houston, it is critical to note some of the city’s tolls. These include Sam Houston Tollway, Tomball Tollway, Hardy Toll Road, Grand Parkway, and Katy Freeway toll lanes, among others. You can cough up some money on a toll road to avoid getting stuck in miserable traffic.
Houston, TX, has several public parking stations, which can come in handy for those with rental vehicles. If driving along Caroline Street, consider parking your vehicle at City of Houston Public Parking. Those around Fannin Street can think about parking their rental cars at Texas Medical Center Public Parking Garage 1, which is secure and has ample spots.
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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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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!One location in Houston
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8.0 Very good
Jun 2021
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Vehicles had problems2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They could have charged me for the vehicle I reserved rather than the one they gave me because of the power outage10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Dekisha was fast, friendly, polite, and went above and beyond working extra. Our flight was delayed. We didn't get to the rental til 12:30am and she helped get us our reservation. People was still in line and more coming after us. Dekisha is very wonderful and much appreciated she deserves the world.Cons:
There is not many people that are truly genuine and Dekisha made everything great!6.0 Okay
May 2021
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The quality of the CAR was excelentCons:
The kind of the personnel. They are not friendly with the customer10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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I was very pleased.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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More cars at airport. Had to pay Uber to take us to another location to get a car47 locations in Houston
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14134 East Fwy
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