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Cheap Car Hire in Houston from R705

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 24/8 and drop-off date of 31/8. 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 18 August 2026.

Most popular company

STRIDE

Price of petrol per litre

R18,62

Average price per day

R868

Cheapest price per day

R705
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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 18 August 2026.
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At R705/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 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R705+

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Compact

Compact

R705+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R818+

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Full-size

Full-size

R705+

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SUV

SUV

R1 005+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R868+

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Luxury

Luxury

R968+

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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 R825. Data was last updated on 18 August 2026.
Volkswagen GolfR705/day
Volkswagen Golf
Found 08/17/26
BMW 3 SeriesR705/day
BMW 3 Series
Found 08/17/26
Nissan MicraR705/day
Nissan Micra
Found 08/17/26

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 R534/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 189% 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 R502. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R793 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 R502. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R793 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

R502

February

R615

March

R728

April

R744

May

R680

June

R793

July

R777

August

R647

September

R566

October

R680

November

R664

December

R647

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 18 August 2026.

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
Okay
41 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

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

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

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 18 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R868/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R626/day from Stride, booked on Aug. 8.

  • 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 507/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 314. 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 September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R1 005/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Houston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Houston. Deals were last updated on 18 August 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

R43+

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