Cheap Car Hire in Houston from R597
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 29/11 and drop-off date of 5/12. 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 12 October 2026.
Most popular company | STRIDE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R20,30 |
Average price per day | R838 |
Cheapest price per day | R597 |
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 12 October 2026.
At R597/day, large car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Houston in the past week. Out of 50 car hire agencies operating in Houston, there are, in total, 238 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Economy
R961+
Compact
R867+
Intermediate
R896+
Full-size
R597+
People carrier
R1 211+
Full-size SUV
R646+
Passenger van
R1 493+
Luxury
R2 039+
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 063. Data was last updated on 12 October 2026.
Toyota HiluxR597/day
Volkswagen TiguanR646/day
Suzuki CiazR867/day
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 R578/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 290% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?
In Houston, the most affordable car hire company right now is Street Rent a Car, offering prices from just R26,71/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is NextCar, with rates starting at R48,95/day.
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 103 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.6/10 with 138 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.6
Hertz
5.6
Avis
6.5
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 R512. Conversely, June 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, June 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
R627
March
R743
April
R759
May
R693
June
R809
July
R792
August
R677
September
R578
October
R710
November
R677
December
R644
Which car hire company has the most locations in Houston?
Avis has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hub Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Houston at 1.
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 12 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
103 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,2
Comfort
7,3
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,9
Value
6,5
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2023They charge me 100 dollars more As deposit but they kep it and I can’t ge to there customer service on line because I m travelling overseas
6,0
|Jul 2023The car was great. Drop off was good. Pick up wasn’t great. The agent was not clear on giving instructions on where the car was and didn’t ask if I wanted a print out of the contract or if I wanted it emailed. He also offered other vehicles but wasn’t clear on the additional charges that that would incur.
2,0
|Apr 2023Female attendant was friendly and gave good customer service. Issues I had: I arrived at airport at about 8:10 called Easirent and advised that I was present and waiting. 8:30 and I had not been picked up, had to get a taxi. I arrive at Easirent, no one in front counter and there is a line of 2 people ahead of me. I get attended to and again female was friendly. But once I had paid and provided everything, it still took about an hour for me to get my car and drive out (about 9:30). My sister in law got a car from Budget, same date and time, was in and about in a matter of 15 minutes. Price difference was $100 dollars, I would have rather paid that money than be waiting. I lost out on the early arrival fee for my hotel.
10,0
|Apr 2023Everything was great!
10,0
|Mar 2023Customer service was outstanding! Everything was EASY from pick up to return. Thanks Budget!
10,0
|Mar 2023great service :)
1 out of 35
Budget Locations in Houston
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
138 reviews•26 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,8
Comfort
6,5
Overall
5,6
Pick-up/drop-off
5,7
Value
5,8
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2023Nothing. You did not have my car reserved.
4,0
|Jul 2023Representative in Houston was really rude and unprofessional. Didn’t follow the protocol, he just told me to sign the contract (didn’t go over what the contract) and to make sure the gas tank was full when the car was return.
4,0
|Jul 2023Everything was great except for the attendant when I was leaving garage. I was leaving & bcse she wanted me to go to a different exit than the one I was at csed me to scratch the truck tht I had. She was just rude & seen me gttn rdy to hit the pole but wldnt even warn me or say anything. Not customer friendly @ all!!!
2,0
|Jun 2023I booked it for an 11pm pickup. I was slightly delayed because the shuttle took so long and at 1115 when I arrived the Hertz counter was closed and I had no option but to go rent from someone else.
10,0
|Jun 2023Everything was as expected. No delays, good service and a good car.
6,0
|May 2023Drop off was a breeze, just parking the car with keys inside, but the pickup was a nightmare, I want to believe that it was due the long weekend, but I don’t really know. Everything else was pretty good: car’s cleanliness, shape and price.
1 out of 46
Hertz Locations in Houston
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
40 reviews•23 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
6,3
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2023Awful. Rude staff at Aisport. Insisted I HAD to prepay with fuel and aggressive sell on unneeded insurance. Found an Air Tag tracking the car!!!
10,0
|Jul 2023Counter service was relatively quick (for a rental car, that is!) and we were upgraded to an electric vehicle at no additional charge.
1 out of 14
Avis Locations in Houston
Overview
Reviews
Locations
National
4 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,0
Comfort
7,0
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
7,0
Recent reviews
2,0
|May 2023The service was super rude. Also they close and didn’t let me get my rental, even that we get in there one hour before closing.
1 out of 2
National Locations in Houston
Overview
Locations
Fox
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
5,9
Comfort
5,9
Overall
5,2
Pick-up/drop-off
5,8
Value
5,9
Fox Locations in Houston
Overview
Reviews
Locations
NextCar
19 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
3,4
Comfort
3,4
Overall
3,4
Pick-up/drop-off
3,8
Value
3,4
Recent reviews
4,0
|Jan 2026I spent over an hour on line with Isabela. Not to mention that I was charged for insurance. Which I already have. By that time it was an hour into the whole fiasco. Never again
2,0
|Sept 2025I didn’t use the service
1 out of 7
NextCar Locations in Houston
Overview
Locations
Hub Rent a Car
1 location
Hub Rent a Car Locations in Houston
Overview
Locations
U-Save
1 location
U-Save Locations in Houston
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R838/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R636/day from Stride, booked on Oct. 10.
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 595/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 692. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
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 12 October 2026.
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 (R24+).
Electric
R117+
Hybrid
R154+
Petrol/Diesel
R24+
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