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Houston car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Houston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 December 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿28.68

Average price per day

฿1,330

Cheapest price per day

฿1,176

Cheapflights insights for Houston car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Houston, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Houston?

For the best savings on car hire in Houston, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,115/day – about 2,503% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Houston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Houston is Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 120 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 213 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Houston?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Houston is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,115/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is May (฿1,561/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿1,115

February

฿1,147

March

฿1,466

April

฿1,466

May

฿1,561

June

฿1,434

July

฿1,529

August

฿1,338

September

฿1,147

October

฿1,370

November

฿1,338

December

฿1,466

What car do most people hire in Houston?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Houston. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Standard (Audi A3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Houston.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Houston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 54 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Houston at 26.

Top rental agencies in Houston

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Houston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Houston. Reviews were last updated on 9 December 2025.

Budget

7.0
Good
120 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.7
Fair
213 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Sixt

7.6
Good
75 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
44 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.4

Avis

6.7
Okay
55 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.4

National

6.5
Okay
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

Ace

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.2

Dollar

4.6
Mediocre
28 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,330/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,176/day from Dollar, booked on Dec. 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Houston for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Houston from about ฿9,307 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Houston?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Houston it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Houston for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 12% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Houston can cost you on average ฿39,889 a month or ฿1,330 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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