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Cheap Car Hire in Houston from R476

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Houston car hires in 2026

Most popular company

STRIDE

Price of petrol per litre

R18,75

Average price per day

R866

Cheapest price per day

R476
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Popular car types in Houston

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At R476/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Houston in the past week. Out of 49 car hire agencies operating in Houston, there are, in total, 234 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

R736+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R737+

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Full-size

Full-size

R745+

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People carrier

People carrier

R731+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 613+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R476+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R790+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R797+

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Best car hire deals found in Houston

Volkswagen T-CrossR476/day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 09/09/26
BMW 1 SeriesR736/day
BMW 1 Series
Found 09/09/26
Volkswagen PoloR737/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Houston car hires

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 car hire in Houston 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R545/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 208% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?

In Houston, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just R29,74/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is National, with rates starting at R45,97/day.

What is the best car rental company in Houston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Houston is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 107 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 141 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
Avis
Avis
6.4
National
National
7.0

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

At Houston, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R497. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R785 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Houston, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R497. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R785 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R497

February

R609

March

R721

April

R737

May

R673

June

R785

July

R769

August

R673

September

R561

October

R673

November

R657

December

R641

Which car hire company has the most locations in Houston?

Avis has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Houston at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Houston

Budget

6,6
Okay
107 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Hertz

5,7
Fair
141 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,8

Avis

6,4
Okay
40 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,2

National

7,0
Good
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Fox

1 location
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

NextCar

2,8
Poor
18 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

2,8

Comfort

2,8

Overall

2,8

Pick-up/drop-off

3,2

Value

2,8

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1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R866/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R632/day from Stride, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Hiring a car in Houston for a week can be a great option for travel. Stride, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 460/week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Houston check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Houston for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Houston for a month is R19 116. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Houston for a weekend?

    R0 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 SUV 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 R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Houston

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R38+).

Electric

Electric

R57+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R38+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R86+

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