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Houston car hires in 2025

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 10 December 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R15,00

Average price per day

R898

Cheapest price per day

R798

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 R597/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 292% off the average price.

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 6.9/10 with 120 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 213 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R597. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R835 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 R597. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R835 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

R597

February

R614

March

R784

April

R784

May

R835

June

R767

July

R818

August

R716

September

R614

October

R733

November

R716

December

R784

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.

Top rental agencies in Houston

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Houston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Houston. Reviews were last updated on 10 December 2025.

Budget

6,9
Okay
120 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

5,7
Fair
213 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Sixt

7,6
Good
74 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
44 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,4

Avis

6,7
Okay
55 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,4

National

6,5
Okay
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,2

Ace

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

5,2

Dollar

4,5
Mediocre
28 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R898/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R798/day from Stride, booked on Dec. 6.

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

    Hiring a car in Houston for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R7 194/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 R30 832. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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