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Cheap Car Hire in Houston from R632

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 3/7 and drop-off date of 10/7. 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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Cheapest time to rent a car in Houston

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Houston and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 4 June 2025.

January

R661

February

R643

March

R821

April

R821

May

R875

June

R911

July

R1 000

August

R893

September

R821

October

R893

November

R911

December

R875

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 4 June 2025.

At R632/day, large car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Houston in the past week. Out of 45 car hire agencies operating in Houston, there are, in total, 228 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 064+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for rental in Houston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Houston to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 June 2025.

Small cars

R813 - R1 402

All Car Types

R725 - R1 875

To hire a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of R676/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Houston, the United States (~R813/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 402/day). In fact, April is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, renting a small car saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 264/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Houston, the United States (~R761/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 784/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, renting a medium car is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 161/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Houston, the United States (~R538/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 968/day). In fact, February is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, renting a large car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 178/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Houston, the United States (~R611/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 080/day). In fact, October is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Houston, renting a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Houston SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR632/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Renault SanderoR652/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Sandero

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 4 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Houston area such as Budget, Hertz and Sixt. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

7,0
Good
128 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Hertz

5,7
Fair
231 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,8

Sixt

7,7
Good
82 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3
Good
60 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,2

Avis

6,7
Okay
57 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,4

Dollar

4,6
Mediocre
32 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,7

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,9

Thrifty

4,3
Mediocre
35 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,5

National

6,3
Okay
15 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,0

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 R764. Data was last updated on 4 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Houston area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
BMW 3 SeriesR632/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
Toyota Corolla QuestR632/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla CrossR636/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Houston for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Houston for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R6 519/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Houston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Houston. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Houston. Deals were last updated on 4 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R61+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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