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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 26 July 2024.

January

฿1,338

February

฿1,664

March

฿1,917

April

฿2,134

May

฿1,881

June

฿1,953

July

฿2,025

August

฿1,736

September

฿1,736

October

฿1,881

November

฿1,772

December

฿1,555

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Houston is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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.

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 26 July 2024.

Small cars

฿976 - ฿2,638

All Car Types

฿1,174 - ฿3,692

To hire a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,968/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Houston, the United States (~฿976/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿2,638/day). In fact, October is about 51% 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 15% 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.

To hire a medium car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,750/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Houston, the United States (~฿1,185/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿3,790/day). In fact, November is about 33% 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 24% 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.

To hire a SUV in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,879/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Houston, the United States (~฿1,368/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿4,509/day). In fact, November is about 28% 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 19% 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.

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 26 July 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Houston, including Budget, Hertz and Alamo in Houston. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

7.1
Good
129 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.8
Fair
243 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
52 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Sixt

7.7
Good
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
74 reviews49 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
57 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
32 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.2

Thrifty

4.8
Mediocre
44 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Houston?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Right Cars (9.0 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Sixt (7.7 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 ฿36.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,644 and ฿2,375 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 ฿13,520 per week on average.

  • 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 Venza, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Houston according to Cheapflights users.

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