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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 ฿1,229/day – about 2,524% 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 127 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 231 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 ฿1,165/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is July (฿1,812/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

฿1,197

February

฿1,165

March

฿1,488

April

฿1,488

May

฿1,585

June

฿1,521

July

฿1,812

August

฿1,585

September

฿1,488

October

฿1,618

November

฿1,650

December

฿1,585

What car do most people hire in Houston?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta, for example) are the most popular in Houston. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze) and Mini (Fiat 500) 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 53 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 5 July 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.

Budget

7.0
Good
127 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Hertz

5.7
Fair
231 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Sixt

7.7
Good
82 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
58 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.6
Okay
56 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.3

Dollar

4.6
Mediocre
32 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.9

Thrifty

4.3
Mediocre
32 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.5

National

6.3
Okay
15 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 July 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 ฿10,687 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.

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