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Houston (Downtown), Houston, USA - Texas
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    Cheapest car rental rates

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    Kia Rio

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    6
    $39.43
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Kia Soul

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $37.28
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    2
    $37.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    5
    $39.14
    per day
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    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Toyota Camry

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    $38.43
    per day
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    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Volkswagen Jetta

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    $38.43
    per day
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    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Compact (Nissan Versa)

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    7
    $39.57
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Intermediate (NISSAN SENTRA)

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    $39.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Fullsize (TOYOTA CAMRY)

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    9
    $40.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Compact (Volkswagen Taos)

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    10
    $41.89
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Standard (Volkswagen Jetta)

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    11
    $41.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Intermediate (TOYOTA RAV4)

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    12
    $43.77
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Ford Edge

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    13
    $45.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Compact Elite (MINI COUNTRYMAN)

    or similar Compact Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    14
    $46.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Zero deductible

    Standard (Chevrolet Blazer)

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    15
    $51.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Standard (GMC ACADIA)

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    No A/C
    4
    16
    $54.27
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Jeep Grand Cherokee

    or similar Standard Elite SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    17
    $55.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Zero deductible

    Intermediate Elite (BMW X1)

    or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    18
    $57.69
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Downtown
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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    Zero deductible

    Chrysler Pacifica

    or similar Mini Van
    Automatic
    7
    4
    A/C
    4
    19
    $64.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Zero deductible

    Ford Transit

    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    12
    3
    A/C
    4
    20
    $107.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Chevrolet Suburban

    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    7
    4
    A/C
    4
    21
    $121.45
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.0
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near Houston (Downtown)Map of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Houston (Downtown) and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 5 suppliers in Houston (Downtown) in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English, Spanish
    Currency
    USD
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +1
    Average car rental price
    $61 per day
    Average car rental length
    11 days
    Speed limit within town
    48 km/h or 30 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    88–136 km/h or 55–85 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.08%
    Average gas price
    $0.76 per liter or $2.88 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $0.65 per liter or $2.46 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $0.90 per liter or $3.41 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Houston (Downtown)

    1. Houston William P. Hobby Airportfrom $49.22 per day
      6.2 km / 3.85 miles away
    2. Houston Midtownfrom $52.25 per day
      19.7 km / 12.24 miles away
    3. Houston Old Braeswoodfrom $57.88 per day
      20.3 km / 12.61 miles away
    4. Houston West Loop Southfrom $56.74 per day
      26 km / 16.16 miles away
    5. Galleriafrom $57.88 per day
      27 km / 16.78 miles away
    6. La Marque Gulfway Plazafrom $57.88 per day
      32.9 km / 20.44 miles away
    7. Missouri City Riverstonefrom $57.88 per day
      33.9 km / 21.06 miles away
    8. Houston Westfrom $50.99 per day
      36.2 km / 22.49 miles away
    9. Houston Briar Forestfrom $57.88 per day
      37 km / 22.99 miles away
    10. Houston Westheimer Roadfrom $57.88 per day
      37.4 km / 23.24 miles away
    11. Houston Fairbanks / Northwest Crossingfrom $87.49 per day
      38.6 km / 23.98 miles away
    12. Houston Memorialfrom $50.99 per day
      39.8 km / 24.73 miles away
    13. Houston Four Cornersfrom $57.88 per day
      40.9 km / 25.41 miles away
    14. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airportfrom $34.93 per day
      42.3 km / 26.28 miles away
    15. Houston North Fwyfrom $57.88 per day
      45.2 km / 28.09 miles away
    16. Houston West Junction Centerfrom $87.84 per day
      47.9 km / 29.76 miles away
    17. Houston Barkerfrom $57.88 per day
      49.7 km / 30.88 miles away
    18. Houston Northwestfrom $57.88 per day
      50.2 km / 31.19 miles away
    19. Porter Downtownfrom $57.88 per day
      53.4 km / 33.18 miles away
    20. Katy Falconfrom $57.88 per day
      56.2 km / 34.92 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    SIXT
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
    B
    Hertz
    2120 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
    C
    Avis
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    D
    Dollar
    2120 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
    E
    Thrifty
    2120 Louisiana Street

    When to book in Houston (Downtown) and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest in Houston (Downtown)?

    The cost of renting a car in Houston (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthJuly Most expensive month November
    A good deal $57 Cheapest supplier SIXT Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average rental costs per day in Houston (Downtown)
    $94
    $47
    $0
    Jan
    Feb

    $48

    in March

    Mar
    Apr

    $51

    in May

    May

    $46

    in June

    Jun

    $32

    in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    $39

    in October

    Oct

    $86

    in November

    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Houston (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average $31.76 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $85.68 per day).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Houston (Downtown)?

    Based on how many users search for a car in in Houston (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

    Monthly searches in Houston (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.3
    0.7
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    0.8 times in March

    Mar
    Apr

    0.8 times in May

    May

    0.8 times in June

    Jun

    1.2 times in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    1.2 times in October

    Oct

    1.2 times in November

    Nov
    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Houston (Downtown)?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 53 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 6 days.

    Average number of rental days in Houston (Downtown)
    58
    29
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    18 days in March

    Mar
    Apr

    53 days in May

    May

    9 days in June

    Jun

    21 days in July

    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    16 days in October

    Oct

    6 days in November

    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT
    🚗 Popular car typesLarge cars, SUVs
    🤑 Lowest price$55 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierSIXT

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    SIXT (rated 8.4 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 7.8 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    5
    Average daily price
    $61
    Lowest daily price
    $55
    Total cars available
    17

    Top 5 suppliers in Houston (Downtown) in 2026

    SIXT
    SIXT
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.9
    $55–$81
    per day
    383 Ruthven St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
    +18887498227
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00
    Tue
    08:00-17:00
    Wed
    08:00-17:00
    Thu
    08:00-17:00
    Fri
    08:00-17:00
    Sat
    08:00-13:00
    Sun
    08:00-13:00
    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.4
    $55–$81
    per day
    2120 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
    +17136520436
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:30
    Sat
    09:00-12:00
    Avis
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.1
    Car condition
    8.0
    $58–$66
    per day
    6021 E Sam Houston Pkwy North, (north of Wallisville Rd), Houston, TX, 77049, United States
    +12814583482
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:30-18:00
    Tue
    07:30-18:00
    Wed
    07:30-18:00
    Thu
    07:30-18:00
    Fri
    07:30-18:00
    Sat
    09:00-13:00
    Sun
    09:00-13:00
    Dollar
    Dollar
    8.0
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    $58–$66
    per day
    2120 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
    +17136520436
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:30
    Sat
    09:00-12:00
    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    7.8
    Good
    Value for money
    7.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    6.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.1
    $58–$66
    per day
    2120 Louisiana Street
    +17136520436
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:30
    Tue
    08:00-17:30
    Wed
    08:00-17:30
    Thu
    08:00-17:30
    Fri
    08:00-17:30
    Sat
    09:00-12:00

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    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

    Highly recommended by our customers

    Great and friendly customer services
    Great and friendly customer services, very quick pick up and drop off. Will use agai...
    Yiannis Papanikolaou,
    May 2, 2026
    The transaction is easy and fast
    The transaction is easy and fast. Very easy to use.
    Elchin Ismayilov,
    May 2, 2026
    I booked a car earlier and later found…
    I booked a car earlier and later found a better deal for the same type of car. It is...
    Keming Hu,
    May 2, 2026
    Everything went smoothly.
    Everything went smoothly.
    Julian Matz,
    May 2, 2026
    quick and clear
    quick and clear
    L Cabral,
    May 2, 2026
    Just booked a car, I hope everything will be ok
    Good for now
    Greta Nau,
    May 2, 2026
    super fast and all easy
    super fast and all easy
    Undefined,
    May 2, 2026
    Just fast and simple
    Just fast and simple
    Jonathan Pluck,
    May 2, 2026
    Smooth booking
    Smooth booking process
    Janusz Twardziak,
    May 1, 2026
    It was very easy
    It was very easy
    Janne Merete Bordvig odegaard,
    May 1, 2026
    Good experience
    Good online booking process
    Balaji Thirumalai,
    May 1, 2026
    Good value in terms of price and the…
    Good value in terms of price and the quality of product provided
    D Cook,
    May 1, 2026
    all ok is was good
    all ok is was good
    Th.,
    May 1, 2026
    Everything went really well
    Everything went really well. I can honestly recommend it.
    Tomasz Wójcik,
    May 1, 2026
    nice i appreciate that thanks all team
    nice i appreciate that thanks all team
    muhammad nadeem sadiq,
    May 1, 2026
    fast and easy to understand
    fast and easy to understand
    Sze Kiong Wong,
    May 1, 2026
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