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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 20 July 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿36.63

Average price per day

฿1,542

Cheapest price per day

฿1,240
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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 ฿1,109/day – about 2,565% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?

Rent A Car 4 Less Miami is currently the cheapest car hire company in Houston with deals as low as ฿16.47/day found in the past two weeks. Stride is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿22.94/day.

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 6.6/10 with 113 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 151 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Hertz
Hertz
5.8
Avis
Avis
6.5
National
National
7.0

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 ฿1,042/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is June (฿1,646/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

฿1,042

February

฿1,277

March

฿1,512

April

฿1,546

May

฿1,411

June

฿1,646

July

฿1,579

August

฿1,378

September

฿1,210

October

฿1,411

November

฿1,411

December

฿1,344

What car do most people hire in Houston?

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Houston. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) 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.

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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 20 July 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
113 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Hertz

5.8
Fair
151 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Avis

6.5
Okay
43 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.3

National

7.0
Good
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Fox

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

NextCar

2.8
Poor
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

2.8

Comfort

2.8

Overall

2.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

2.8

U-Save

1 location
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Ability Rent a Car

1 location
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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 20 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,542/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,240/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 18.

  • 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 ฿9,492 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 13% 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 ฿40,682 a month or ฿1,356 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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