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 3 September 2026.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.00 |
Average price per day | $72 |
Cheapest price per day | $26 |
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 medium car at $26 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$55+
Compact
$52+
Intermediate
$26+
Full-size
$49+
People mover
$81+
Full-size SUV
$62+
Luxury
$78+
Pick-up truck
$71+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Houston, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$53
February
$65
March
$77
April
$78
May
$72
June
$83
July
$82
August
$70
September
$58
October
$72
November
$70
December
$68
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $72/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $44/day from One Switch Rent a Car, booked on Aug. 29.
Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Houston. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $775 per week.
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Houston.
The monthly cost of a car rental in Houston is $3,320 ($111/day) on average.
$0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Houston, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Houston, then opt for a Intermediate hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).
Electric
$32+
Hybrid
$37+
Petrol/Diesel
$15+