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Cheap Car Rentals in Houston from RM 276

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Houston with a pick-up date of 17/6 and drop-off date of 19/6. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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What is the 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 17 May 2024.

January

RM 173

February

RM 215

March

RM 248

April

RM 276

May

RM 229

June

RM 229

July

RM 238

August

RM 224

September

RM 224

October

RM 243

November

RM 229

December

RM 201

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Houston is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Houston

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Houston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 May 2024.

In Houston, there are 181 active hire locations from 33 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Houston in the past week - currently priced from RM 276/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 276+

Compact

Compact

RM 276+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 284+

Standard

Standard

RM 292+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 290+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 439+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 481+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 475+

Compare available car types for rental in Houston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 17 May 2024.

Small cars

RM 149 - RM 1,051

All Car Types

RM 174 - RM 571

To rent a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 280/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Houston, the United States (~RM 149/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 1,051/day). In fact, November is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a small car saves you 8% 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 rent a medium car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 193/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Houston, the United States (~RM 218/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 377/day). In fact, February is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a medium car saves you 37% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 157/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Houston, the United States (~RM 227/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 556/day). In fact, December is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a large car saves you 49% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 219/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Houston, the United States (~RM 148/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 377/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Houston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Houston, renting a SUV saves you 28% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton PersonaRM 276/day
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Proton Persona
Perodua MyviRM 276/day
4
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Honda CivicRM 284/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic

Top rental agencies in Houston

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Houston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Houston. Reviews were last updated on 17 May 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Houston area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
239 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
221 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Budget

7.1
Good
213 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Hertz

5.8
Fair
385 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.0
Fair
356 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.2

Thrifty

4.9
Mediocre
244 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.9

Sixt

7.7
Good
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Avis

7.0
Good
99 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Best Houston car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Houston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Houston with an average daily rate of RM 329. Data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Houston. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Proton PersonaRM 276/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Perodua MyviRM 276/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Ford RangerRM 284/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 May 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Houston?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Houston from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (RM 276/day), Thrifty (RM 276/day), and Hertz (RM 290/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Houston?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Right Cars (8.0 rating) and Sixt (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Houston.

  • What are petrol prices like in Houston?

    The average price of petrol in Houston is RM 4.88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 219 and RM 317 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Houston for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Houston from about RM 1,486 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Houston for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 42% in Houston - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Houston?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Houston however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Houston for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Houston is RM 0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Houston. For the month of June, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Houston for as low as RM 212/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Houston?

    Ford Fiesta, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Houston according to Cheapflights users.

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Luxury car rentals in Houston

Find luxury car rental deals in Houston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Houston cost an average of RM 603 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the Houston area. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 380/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 457/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 491/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Houston

Find people carrier rental deals in Houston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Houston cost an average of RM 330 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van rentals in Houston. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Toyota InnovaRM 300/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 300/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 300/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Houston

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Houston. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Houston. Deals were last updated on 17 May 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Houston. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 61+).

Electric

Electric

RM 61+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 67+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 77+

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