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Cheap Car Rentals in Houston from $52

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 5/1 and drop-off date of 12/1. 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 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Houston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 December 2024.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

$1.54

Average price per day

$123

Cheapest price per day

$52

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 10 December 2024.

January

$63

February

$78

March

$90

April

$100

May

$88

June

$92

July

$99

August

$87

September

$78

October

$87

November

$87

December

$75

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.

Popular car types in Houston

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Houston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 December 2024.

There are currently 215 hire locations operating in Houston spread across 41 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Houston is medium car at $52 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for rental in Houston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 10 December 2024.

Small cars

$89 - $161

All Car Types

$109 - $146

To hire a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $111/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Houston, the United States (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$161/day). In fact, March is about 21% 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 9% 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. Here are the best Houston small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $114/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Houston, the United States (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$135/day). In fact, November is about 10% 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 7% 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. Here are the best Houston medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $142/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Houston, the United States (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$186/day). In fact, April is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Houston large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $119/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Houston, the United States (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$144/day). In fact, May is about 18% 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 3% 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. Here are the best Houston SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $142/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Houston, the United States (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$203/day). In fact, January is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a van is 15% more expensive. 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 luxury car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $86/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Houston, the United States (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$205/day). In fact, May is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a luxury car saves you 30% 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 convertible in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $106/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Houston, the United States (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$258/day). In fact, July is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, hiring a convertible saves you 14% 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.

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Top rental agencies in Houston

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Houston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Houston. Reviews were last updated on 10 December 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Houston, including Budget, Hertz and Alamo. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Houston, including Budget, Hertz and Alamo.

Budget

7.0
Good
131 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.8
Fair
234 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
48 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Sixt

7.7
Good
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
59 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Avis

6.8
Okay
55 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.5

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
34 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.2

Thrifty

4.7
Mediocre
40 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.8