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Cheap Car Rentals in Houston from ฿3,266

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 13/6 and drop-off date of 26/6. 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.
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Houston car rentals in 2026

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 2 June 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿41.37

Average price per day

฿1,495

Cheapest price per day

฿3,266

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 2 June 2026.

There are currently 234 hire locations operating in Houston spread across 49 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Houston is small car at ฿3,266 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿3,616+

Compact

Compact

฿3,266+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿3,278+

Standard

Standard

฿4,654+

Full-size

Full-size

฿3,802+

Minivan

Minivan

฿5,477+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿5,663+

Premium

Premium

฿4,704+

Best car rental deals found in Houston

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 ฿4,322. Data was last updated on 2 June 2026.
Nissan Kicks฿3,266/day
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A/C
Nissan Kicks
Mini Countryman฿3,278/day
5
M
A/C
Mini Countryman
Peugeot 3008฿3,312/day
5
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A/C
Peugeot 3008

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 ฿1,075/day – about 2,493% 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 6.7/10 with 116 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 166 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 ฿1,010/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is July (฿1,531/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

฿1,010

February

฿1,238

March

฿1,466

April

฿1,498

May

฿1,401

June

฿1,466

July

฿1,531

August

฿1,336

September

฿1,173

October

฿1,401

November

฿1,368

December

฿1,303

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 Premium (Chevrolet Impala) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Houston.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Houston?

Avis has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Houston at 1.

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 2 June 2026.

Budget

6.7
Okay
116 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.7
Fair
166 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Avis

6.6
Okay
46 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.4

National

7.0
Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Right Cars

6.0
Okay
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Fox

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

NextCar

3.0
Poor
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Overall

3.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.0

U-Save

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,495/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,183/day from Dollar, booked on May 25.

  • 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 ฿9,203 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 15% 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 ฿39,441 a month or ฿1,315 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Houston for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Houston is ฿0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Houston. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Houston for as low as ฿1,231/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Houston

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Houston. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Houston. Deals were last updated on 2 June 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿153+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿153+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿266+

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