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Cheap Car Rentals in Houston from RM 147

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 20/2 and drop-off date of 22/2. 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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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 20 January 2025.

January

RM 166

February

RM 207

March

RM 238

April

RM 265

May

RM 234

June

RM 243

July

RM 261

August

RM 225

September

RM 207

October

RM 229

November

RM 229

December

RM 220

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 20 January 2025.

In Houston, there are 217 active hire locations from 42 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Houston in the past week - currently priced from RM 147/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

RM 233+

Compact

Compact

RM 207+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 153+

Standard

Standard

RM 210+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 177+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 220+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 342+

Premium

Premium

RM 243+

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 20 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 157 - RM 1,010

All Car Types

RM 170 - RM 549

To rent a small car in Houston, the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 288/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Houston, the United States (~RM 157/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 1,010/day). In fact, November is about 46% 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 is 11% 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 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 143/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Houston, the United States (~RM 208/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 307/day). In fact, September is about 44% 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 45% 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 123/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Houston, the United States (~RM 174/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 371/day). In fact, August is about 40% 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 53% 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 141/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Houston, the United States (~RM 142/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 290/day). In fact, January is about 0% 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 46% 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 207/day
4
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Proton SagaRM 233/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

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 20 January 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Houston area such as Budget, Hertz and Sixt. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

7.0
Good
127 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

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
81 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
60 reviews50 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Avis

6.8
Okay
56 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.5

Dollar

4.7
Mediocre
35 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Thrifty

4.6
Mediocre
39 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.8

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 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 221. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
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.
Honda CR-VRM 147/day
5
4
M
A/C
Honda CR-V
Honda FitRM 153/day
5
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Hyundai i40RM 177/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai i40

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Houston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2025.
  • 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 147/day), Thrifty (RM 147/day), and Sixt (RM 207/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Sixt (7.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 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 4.06/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 182 and RM 263 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 35% 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Houston?

    Hyundai Tucson, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Houston according to Cheapflights users.

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 399 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
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 301/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 302/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 312/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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 20 January 2025.

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 32+).

Electric

Electric

RM 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 42+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 49+

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