Car Rental at Houston George Bush Airport from $18/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$18/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

$20/day

Nissan Altima

or similar Large

$25/day

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

or similar SUV

$37/day

Audi A4

or similar Luxury

$41/day

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Pickup truck

$39/day

BMW X1

or similar SUV

$64/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$22/day

Buick Encore

or similar SUV

$29/day

Kia Sportage

or similar SUV

$31/day

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar SUV

$32/day

Land Rover Discovery Sport

or similar SUV

$45/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Booking Insights

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Hertz	Compact	$47/day	$36/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

You should book your rental car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport around 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Turo ($5.49/day), Right Cars ($12.50/day) and Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($15.58/day).

What is the best rental car company in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are Sixt (7.7, 80 reviews), Budget (7.5, 67 reviews), and Hertz (6.4, 77 reviews).

What is the most popular rental car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Compact rentals (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Compact rentals in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport cost $63/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $20/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is January at an average cost of $45/day. October is the most expensive month to rent a car in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport when prices are $59/day on average, which tends to be 15% above the yearly average rental price for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

What rental car company in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport has the most locations?

Stride operates 3 locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, more than any other rental company.

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A car rental at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is ideal for moving about Houston compared to other transportation means. First, you can travel per your schedule without having to wait for buses or taxis. You’ll also have the freedom to move about the city, especially if you’re going to explore multiple areas. Another reason to rent a car at the airport is the possibility of quick travel, whereby a car ride to downtown Houston can take about 25-27min while the bus time can clock close to an hour. You’ll also avert inconveniences stemming from hidden taxi or shuttle fees.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport has a car rental center onsite that operates daily 24/7, making the process of renting a vehicle simple. The rental car center lies a short 5min shuttle ride from the IAH terminals A, B, C, and E. Note that shuttles leave the terminals every 5min between 7 am and 11 pm and every 10min between 11 pm and 7 am, so don’t worry if you don’t get a ride immediately you exit Arrivals.
Houston highways are notorious traffic hotspots that can make it difficult to leave or access Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, especially when traffic comes to a halt. The I-69 and the I-45 are common routes to take to and from the airport, and they usually experience morning and evening rush hours at around 7-9 am and 4-7 pm. You might want to avoid heading into the airport during morning peak times (to drop off your rental car) or leaving the airport during evening rush hour (after picking your vehicle). It’ll be beneficial to schedule your plane arrival or departures outside the peak-hour times.
Like the pick-up process, returning your Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport car rental is a seamless procedure. It generally comprises taking the vehicle back to the pick-up point. From the I-45 or I-69, merge onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard and drive along Will Clayton Parkway. Look out for signs to the Rental Car Center and head to the specific agency parking lot. Head towards the company rental counter, where a staff attendant will take the keys and contract. You can board a shuttle to the airport Arrivals Terminal after completing the return.
25% of our users found rental cars at Houston George Bush Airport for $37 or less
Book your rental car at Houston George Bush Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What is the fastest way of getting to the Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car center?
Taking a shuttle ride from the Arrivals Terminal is the quickest and easiest way to reach Houston Airport’s rental car center. At terminals A, B, C, or E, exit Baggage Claim through doors with Rental Car signs. You’ll find blue and white courtesy buses outside with markings for Rental Car Shuttle. Board one of these buses to the consolidated rental car facility, a ride that’ll last approximately 5min.
Which vehicle rental companies at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport are easiest?
Besides having on-airport locations for easy car pick-ups, rental companies offer various features that enhance ease of use. For instance, Avis offers a Preferred Service that lets you skip the counters and avoid long lines. Budget has a Fastbreak Service in place for you to avoid the long lines on counters when picking up or dropping off your car rental at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Alamo also has a self-service kiosk that enables renters to pick up rental cars without enduring the long rental counter lines.
What type of documents do I need to rent a car at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport?
You must submit a driver’s license that should be valid for the entire rental period to be eligible for a car rental at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Foreign nationals also require their home country driver’s licenses to rent a vehicle, and an International Driving Permit isn’t a requirement to rent a car in Texas. Depending on the rental agency, you’ll have to carry along your debit or credit card for deposit requirements and credit identification.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Houston George Bush Airport?
On average a rental car at Houston George Bush Airport costs $51 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Houston George Bush Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Houston George Bush Airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Payless, National, and Advantage.

Sixt

7.7

Good

Read 80 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.5

One location in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

from$51/day

Locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

17330 Palmetto Pines

+1 888 749 8227

Monday	05:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

Great !

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

The BMW was extremely comfortable, but we had a heck of a problem trying to figure out which button to push for various things. The people at the checkout counter, the key distribution and the return were simply a lot of fun. All of them were smiling and laughing when appropriate. That is a good operation! We were very impressed.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

I was quoted a price upon reservation. When I arrived to pick up the car I was told the car did not have GPS which I assumed it would have and absolutely needed. The car with GPS cost me more than TWICE as much as the initial quoted price and it was not a category update. I have consistently rented with Sixt for years in Paris, France. You can look it up. GPS was never an issue. To say the least I am extremely disappointed at what I consider as misrepresentation, and will steer away from Sixt in the future.

8.0 Very good

Richard, Oct 2022

Staff was helpful and car was ready when I arrived.

10.0 Wonderful

Kathy, Oct 2022

Our car rental experience in Houston was great. We received an upgrade and were very pleased with Tim at the rental place. He was very nice and most helpful. The people that took cat of us when picking up and dropping off the vehicle were great as well. I would highly recommend Sixt @ Houston. Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

Simple to get in and out and the staff were so nice

Budget

7.5

Good

Read 67 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.3

One location in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

from$57/day

Locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

17330 Palmetto Pines

+1 281 449 0145

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Picasso P, Jul 2025

Full-size SUV

It’s always great. Smooth & easy. Always have a good selection of cars.

4.0 Mediocre

Bill, Jun 2025

Standard SUV

The vehicle class/price I reserved was not available when I got to the counter. I was forced to pay for a more expensive car.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

Easy pickup and drop off. Clean vehicle. Reasonable value for money.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

Would not hold our car for flight delay so had to cancel rental

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Pickup truck

Excellent.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Full-size SUV

excellent experience

Hertz

6.4

Okay

Read 77 reviews

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.3

One location in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

from$44/day

Locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

17314 Palmetto Pines

+1 281 209 6700

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
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8.0 Very good

LisaW, Jun 2025

Intermediate SUV

People at the rental counter aren't friendly but rest was fine

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Compact

My problem was that I needed to cancel the rental car and I was charged $75.00 for canceling.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Pickup truck

Very straight forward and smooth. Final cost is high considering all the extra charges.

8.0 Very good

Jessica, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

The only issue was they did not have the car available for me so I was forced to upgrade over $25 a day more. Otherwise a great rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Good friendly helpful service at rental car center

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

Staff in the area for rental pickup were very helpful.

Thrifty

4.5

Mediocre

Read 77 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

4.7

One location in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

from$43/day

Locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

17330 Palmetto Pines

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Supplier choice

I had reserved a car ahead of time at least 2-3 weeks prior to my trip! And had paid it for it ahead of time. When we got to the Thrifty rental site, we chose to use the kiosk to sign in since the agents were busy with other customers and thought it would save time. When we checked in the kiosk , at the end of submitting all info we were told it could take several minutes to process our information. At that moment an agent was available and said he could help us but we told him that we had put all info in and we were waiting for the machine to process our information. He said there was nothing he could do to help us. We had to wait. Fortunately we had only to wait only 3-5 minutes. Then we were able to go to another agent who made us go through all the information we had provided at the kiosk! Next we went out to the garage to get our car and thought all was good after a frustrating and lengthy experience at the rental counter. As we were driving out with our car at the exit office our car was scanned and we were told IT WAS NOT RENTABLE!!!! The booth agent then took a marker out and starting writing on the window that car was not rentable and had us back up and drive it back to Thrifty pick up. When we returned to Thrifty pick up, we were told we could not park the car in pickup and had to take it back to drop off! We had not even left rental pick up lot! We parked the car in the pick up lot and had to wait as the pick up agent showed other people to their cars. Finally we were given a car and had no issues leaving the airport. That night was not terribly busy but we had to wait at least an 1hr and 15 min. to leave the airport. I have had way better experiences working with other car rental companies in large airports like Houston and never had to go through this. I will not be using Thrifty again because the service was POOR. The car was clean and comfortable though!

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

Easy pick up and drop off, never received a final receipt though, which was a bummer.

6.0 Okay

Sheikh Muhammad Zahid, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

Car insurance at the counter was not what I was expecting

2.0 Poor

Curt, May 2024

Standard SUV

Reserved a Jeep Cherokee type vehicle. 3rd party CarRental.com booked an electric car. I had to pay extra at the counter to get the type of vehicle I reserved. The vehicle I rented has significant wheel noise. No one is ever interested in listening or addressing the detailed issues

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Full-size SUV

It needs to be explained better on which cars need a major credit card and which ones can be rented with a debit card. I reserved a rental for a trip and when I went to pick it up they denied it because all I had was a debit card. So unfortunately I wasn't able to make my trip. I'm very disappointed in the service that I was given

8.0 Very good

David, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

The value is great, but I was kinda forced to pay for an upgrade—which was a less than desirable surprise.

Dollar

4.4

Mediocre

Read 98 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.8

One location in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

from$45/day

Locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

17330 Palmetto Pines

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Jennifer, Jul 2025

Full-size SUV

Both of the cars needed service and had to be exchanged. There are also billing issues that need to be resolved.

2.0 Poor

Geoffrey, Jun 2025

Luxury

One of my worst experiences ever!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Luxury

Employee at the counter was not interested in the work. No receipt given on the additional charge they put on my credit card. They charged me for underage driver fee. The only driver is me, license shown and documented by them, and I am 45 years old.

2.0 Poor

ed, Nov 2024

Compact

Office was closed at time of reservation. There were no cars per computer app. They charged me anyway. No phone to human. Fraud, I filed legal complaint.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

Credit is obviously a factor in obtaining a rental vehicle. Dishonest people

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

They charged me $20 for gas even though I filled the tank up. I have photo and receipt proof. Other than that everything was good.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7

Very good

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.4

One location in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

from$74/day

Locations in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

17300 Palmetto Pines

+1 833 628 9676

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
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