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 ฿1,204/day – about 2,546% 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 128 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 228 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 February, when you can expect to pay ฿1,172/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is October (฿1,628/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
฿1,204
February
฿1,172
March
฿1,497
April
฿1,497
May
฿1,595
June
฿1,465
July
฿1,562
August
฿1,465
September
฿1,465
October
฿1,628
November
฿1,628
December
฿1,595
What car do most people hire in Houston?
SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Houston. Standard (Audi A3) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) 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 55 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Houston at 28.
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 21 August 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Houston for a week from Hertz?
From Hertz you can hire a car in Houston from about ฿9,668 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.