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Cheap Car Hire in Houston from R537

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 11/3 and drop-off date of 3/4. 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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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 5 March 2026.
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At R537/day, large car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Houston in the past week. Out of 48 car hire agencies operating in Houston, there are, in total, 229 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R537+

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Compact

Compact

R537+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R706+

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Standard

Standard

R728+

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Full-size

Full-size

R537+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R737+

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Premium

Premium

R876+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 254+

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Compare car hire deals in Houston by type

Here are the best Houston small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Houston medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Houston SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfR537/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 03/04/26
Renault SanderoR537/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 03/04/26

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 R738. Data was last updated on 5 March 2026.
Volkswagen GolfR537/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 03/04/26
Renault SanderoR537/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 03/04/26
BMW 3 SeriesR537/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 03/04/26

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 R562/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 241% 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 6.8/10 with 119 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 195 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Sixt
Sixt
7.5

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 R512. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R809 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 R512. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R809 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

R512

February

R611

March

R727

April

R743

May

R809

June

R743

July

R793

August

R694

September

R595

October

R710

November

R694

December

R661

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 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 5 March 2026.

Budget

6,8
Okay
119 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,6

Hertz

5,7
Fair
195 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,7

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

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,5
Good
69 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
55 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,5

National

6,9
Okay
8 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,6

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
26 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,7

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

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 5 March 2026.

  • 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 R6 881/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 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 April, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R1 012/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Houston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Houston. Deals were last updated on 5 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Houston. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R32+

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