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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 11 April 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R18,71

Average price per day

R865

Cheapest price per day

R639
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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 R558/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 234% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Houston?

In Houston, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just R744,26/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at R806,95/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 6.8/10 with 121 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 182 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.8
Hertz
Hertz
5.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
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 R509. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R788 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 R509. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R788 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

R509

February

R624

March

R739

April

R706

May

R788

June

R739

July

R788

August

R689

September

R591

October

R706

November

R689

December

R656

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 11 April 2026.

Budget

6,8
Okay
121 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,6

Hertz

5,8
Fair
182 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
36 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,6

Sixt

7,5
Good
63 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Avis

6,7
Okay
54 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,4

National

7,3
Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Ace

3 locations
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Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,5

Dollar

4,6
Mediocre
21 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,7

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

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 11 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Houston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R865/day when booking a car hire in Houston. The absolute best deal a user found was for R639/day from Stride, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 927/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 R29 688. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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