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Cheap Car Hire in Houston from R536

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Houston with a pick-up date of 10/6 and drop-off date of 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Houston car hires in 2026

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 26 May 2026.

Most popular company

STRIDE

Price of petrol per litre

R20,72

Average price per day

R780

Cheapest price per day

R536
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Popular car types in Houston

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Houston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 May 2026.
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At R536/day, large car 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 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R536+

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Compact

Compact

R999+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 216+

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Full-size

Full-size

R536+

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SUV

SUV

R1 409+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 216+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 224+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 353+

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Best car hire deals found in Houston

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Houston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Houston with an average daily rate of R1 101. Data was last updated on 26 May 2026.
Volkswagen GolfR536/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 05/24/26
Ford RangerR536/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Found 05/24/26
Hyundai VenueR700/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue
Found 05/24/26

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 R538/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 194% 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 6.7/10 with 116 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 169 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.7
Hertz
Hertz
5.8
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 R506. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R783 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 R506. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R783 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

R506

February

R620

March

R734

April

R750

May

R718

June

R734

July

R783

August

R669

September

R587

October

R701

November

R685

December

R652

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

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 26 May 2026.

Budget

6,7
Okay
116 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,6

Hertz

5,8
Fair
169 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

Avis

6,5
Okay
47 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,3

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

Right Cars

6,0
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,4

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

3,0
Poor
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

3,0

Comfort

3,0

Overall

3,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,0

Value

3,0

U-Save

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R780/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R605/day from Stride, booked on May 25.

  • 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 542/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 467. 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 Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of June, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R937/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Houston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Houston. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Houston. Deals were last updated on 26 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R33+).

Electric

Electric

R71+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R81+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R33+

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