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Houston car rentals in 2025

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 14 July 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

HK$7.31

Average price per day

HK$383

Cheapest price per day

HK$316

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?

Book your rental car in Houston 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$298/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 543% off the average price.

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 128 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 230 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 HK$283/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is July (HK$416/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

HK$290

February

HK$283

March

HK$361

April

HK$361

May

HK$385

June

HK$353

July

HK$416

August

HK$385

September

HK$353

October

HK$392

November

HK$400

December

HK$385

What car do most people rent in Houston?

Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Houston. SUV cars (Kia Niro or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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 14 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
128 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.7
Fair
230 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

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

7.4
Good
56 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.7
Okay
55 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.4

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
31 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

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 14 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$383/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$316/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 13.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Houston for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Houston. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about HK$2,680 per week.

  • 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Houston can be found for about HK$11,485, with the average price for a rental being around HK$383 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 19% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Houston.

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