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Houston car hires in 2026

Most popular company

STRIDE

Price of petrol per litre

R18,41

Average price per day

R749

Cheapest price per day

R559
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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 R528/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 175% off the average price.

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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 109 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 149 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.6
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
Avis
Avis
6.5
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 R496. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R784 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 R496. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R784 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

R496

February

R608

March

R720

April

R736

May

R672

June

R784

July

R768

August

R640

September

R560

October

R672

November

R656

December

R640

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
109 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Hertz

5,7
Fair
149 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

Avis

6,5
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41 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,4

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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Overview

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

U-Save

1 location
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Ability Rent a Car

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 R749/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R559/day from Stride, booked on Aug. 15.

  • 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 456/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 097. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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