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Houston car rentals in 2024

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 20 September 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

RM 3.98

Average price per day

RM 160

Cheapest price per day

RM 158

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 20 September 2024.

January

RM 156

February

RM 194

March

RM 223

April

RM 249

May

RM 219

June

RM 228

July

RM 244

August

RM 215

September

RM 202

October

RM 219

November

RM 206

December

RM 181

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 20 September 2024.

Small cars

RM 134 - RM 947

All Car Types

RM 157 - RM 515

To rent a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 255/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Houston, the United States (~RM 134/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 947/day). In fact, November is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a small car is 5% 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 rent a medium car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 138/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Houston, the United States (~RM 195/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 288/day). In fact, September is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a medium car saves you 44% 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 rent a large car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 115/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Houston, the United States (~RM 164/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 348/day). In fact, August is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a large car saves you 53% 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 rent a SUV in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 118/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Houston, the United States (~RM 133/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 272/day). In fact, January is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a SUV saves you 52% 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 20 September 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Houston area such as Budget, Hertz and Alamo. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

7.0
Good
128 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.7
Fair
239 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
51 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

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

7.2
Good
69 reviews49 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Avis

6.9
Okay
58 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
32 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.2

Thrifty

4.7
Mediocre
42 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 September 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 160/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 158/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 15.

  • 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 RM 3.98/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 179 and RM 258 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Houston from about RM 1,120 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Houston for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 37% in Houston - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Houston?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Houston however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • 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 RM 4,801, with the average price for a rental being around RM 160 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 3% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Houston.

  • What car do most people hire in Houston?

    Mazda Mazda5, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Houston according to Cheapflights users.

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