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How far in advance should I hire a car in Houston?

For the best savings on car hire in Houston, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 43/day – about 3% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?

In Houston, the most affordable car hire company right now is One Switch Rent a Car, offering prices from just S$ 29.31/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at S$ 53.29/day.

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 6.9/10 with 120 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.6/10 with 201 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.9
Hertz
Hertz
5.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Sixt
Sixt
7.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Houston?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Houston is January, when you can expect to pay S$ 38/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Houston is May (S$ 62/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

S$ 38

February

S$ 43

March

S$ 57

April

S$ 57

May

S$ 62

June

S$ 57

July

S$ 61

August

S$ 53

September

S$ 46

October

S$ 55

November

S$ 53

December

S$ 51

What car do most people rent in Houston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Houston are the following: Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar), Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar), and SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Houston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 54 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Houston at 26.

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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 2 February 2026.

Budget

6.9
Okay
120 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Hertz

5.6
Fair
201 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
41 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.5
Good
70 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Avis

6.7
Okay
54 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.4

National

6.5
Okay
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

Ace

3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.2

Dollar

4.5
Mediocre
27 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

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 2 February 2026.

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

    Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Houston. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 616 per week.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Houston for a month is certainly possible.

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