Cheap Car Rentals in Houston from ฿1,135
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Houston with a pick-up date of 30/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Houston?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Houston and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
January
฿1,235
February
฿1,235
March
฿1,535
April
฿1,535
May
฿1,669
June
฿1,769
July
฿1,902
August
฿1,669
September
฿1,535
October
฿1,669
November
฿1,702
December
฿1,635
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Houston is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Popular car types in Houston
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Houston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
There are currently 230 hire locations operating in Houston spread across 46 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Houston is small car at ฿1,135 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿1,135+
Compact
฿1,422+
Intermediate
฿1,135+
Standard
฿1,532+
Full-size
฿1,190+
Minivan
฿1,809+
Full-size SUV
฿1,898+
Premium
฿1,190+
Compare available car types for rental in Houston
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Houston to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿1,309 - ฿2,353 | |
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All Car Types | ฿1,540 - ฿4,247 |
To hire a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,408/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Houston, the United States (~฿1,309/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿2,353/day). In fact, December is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,676/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Houston, the United States (~฿1,401/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,508/day). In fact, November is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a medium car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,404/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Houston, the United States (~฿1,418/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿4,508/day). In fact, February is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a SUV saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 30 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Houston, including Budget, Hertz and Sixt in Houston. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Best Houston car rental deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Houston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Houston with an average daily rate of ฿1,457. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Houston. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Houston?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Houston from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (฿1,135/day), Avis (฿1,422/day), and Sixt (฿1,809/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Houston?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.3 rating), Sixt (7.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Houston.
What are petrol prices like in Houston?
The average price of petrol in Houston is ฿30.05/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,352 and ฿1,953 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Houston for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 39% on your car hire. For a below average price in Houston, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
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.
What car do most people hire in Houston?
Toyota RAV4, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Houston according to Cheapflights users.
Van rentals in Houston
Find van rental deals in Houston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Houston cost an average of ฿2,575 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van rentals in Houston. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Car rentals by fuel type in Houston
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Houston. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Houston. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿56+).
Electric
฿58+
Hybrid
฿64+
Petrol/Diesel
฿56+