Car Rental at Houston Airport

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Pick-up location

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, USA - Texas

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Houston Airport Car Rental

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

5
2
3
A/C
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/ per day

Houston Airport Car Rental

Intermediate

Honda Civic or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

/ per day

Houston Airport Car Rental

Economy

Toyota Yaris or similar

5
2
5
A/C
Auto.

/ per day

Houston Airport Car Rental

Full-size

Toyota Camry or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

/ per day

Travel Information

Languages

English, Spanish

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$69 per day

Average car rental length

5 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%

Rating

8.9 / 10

Average gasoline price

$0.89 per liter or $3.37 / 1 gallon

Lowest gasoline price

$0.73 per liter or $2.76 / 1 gallon

Highest gasoline price

$1.19 per liter or $4.50 / 1 gallon

Airport Car Rental

The largest city in Texas, Houston has more than just its size going for it if you scratch beneath the surface. Known for its innovation and scientific prowess, it can be equally exciting in terms of culture and entertainment and is also near a number of destinations for fun day trips. Here are three ideas for your trip:

Space Center. Many visitors and locals alike will tell you that no visit to Houston will be complete without seeing this science museum and NASA visitor center. With a collection of numerous starships (some of which have been to outer space), moon rocks, command modules, and a Mars virtual reality wall that permits you to experience the red planet, it greets more than one million visitors every year. Visit its official website to learn more.
Museum of Fine Arts. A large complex that’s made up of the neoclassical Watkin Building and several other structures, as well as the Bayou Bend Gardens, this is another fascinating Houston landmark to visit. Exhibitions include historic art from all over the world, as well as works by famous American and foreign artists such as Goya and Botticelli. Learn more on the museum’s official website.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Taking place every March, this is the largest event of its kind on the planet. Held in NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans, the livestock show and rodeo is a lot of fun, and also an opportunity to learn more about Texan culture. Many famous performers and musical acts have entertained audiences over the years.

Top international routes

Mexico City
Cancun
London-Heathrow
Calgary
Frankfurt
Monterrey
Amsterdam
Tokyo-Narita
San Jose, Costa Rica
Toronto

Main airlines

Houston is one of United Airlines major hubs and therefore roughly 50% of passengers at IAH fly on it. Spirit Airlines also has made IAH a focus airport. Mesa Airlines, ExpressJet, and American Airlines also have a significant presence at the airport.

Terminals

There are five terminals at the airport. Terminal A serves U.S. and Canadian destinations for all airlines except United. Terminals B, C, and E serve United flights with Terminal E also serving its international flights. Terminal D is the main international terminal.

The Skyway people mover connects all of the terminals and the International Arrivals Building airside, meaning transit between the terminals is possible without going through security again. The Subway connects all five terminals on the land side along with the airport hotel.

Location

The airport is located approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Downtown Houston. The most convenient access to downtown is via the Hardy Toll Road, but I-69 is also an option.

Car rental desks

All car rental suppliers at the airport have rental desks inside the Rental Car Center which can be reached in about five minutes via a shuttle from the terminals

Services and facilities

The airport has all of the services and facilities you would expect a large international airport would have. Unfortunately, the offerings differ between the terminals. For instance, the classic Texas burger joint, Whataburger, is only located in Terminal B.

Lounges can be found in all terminals. Terminal D includes Air France, Centurion, and KLM Crown Lounges. Terminals A, B, C, and E all have United Club Lounges.

Water bottle refilling points are available in all of the terminals. So are baby care facilities. All terminals except Terminal Ba have a Visitor Information Center.

There is a Marriott at the airport located in the middle of the terminals. Other hotels can be found just outside the airport with most offering a free shuttle.

Consult IAH’s Interactive Directions to see what exactly is available in the terminal that you will be arriving at.

Nearest gas station

The Shell station located on the corner of John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Greens Rd. is the last station before reaching the airport. As with many stations close to an airport, its prices are significantly higher due to rental car drivers filling up. The Exxon station across the street is significantly cheaper as is the Shell station located south on the same road. These locations are, of course, less convenient due to being on the other side of the busy road.

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Airport info

Rating

7.8

Getting to the airport 7.7
Check-in and departures 8.2
Terminal facilities 7.8
Wi-Fi 7.6
Restaurants and car rental services 7.7
Lounge 7.7

Houston Airport

IATA: IAH
ICAO: KIAH
Name: Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Distance from city: 15 miles / 24.1 km

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Car Rental at Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport from $83.33 per day

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Car Rental at McAllen-Miller International Airport from $83.33 per day

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Car Rental at Midland International Airport from $64.10 per day

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Car Rental at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport from $81.40 per day

735.7 km / 457.1 miles away
Car Rental at El Paso International Airport from $44.96 per day

1072.6 km / 666.5 miles away

When are car rental prices the lowest at Houston Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Houston Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.

Average rental costs per day at Houston Airport

$46.79

January

$50.24

February

$51.39

March

$45.81

April

$38.05

May

$37.01

June

$39.53

July

$41.70

August

$48.53

September

$53.77

October

$42.31

November

$52.38

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Houston Airport is June — when rental costs average $37.01 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 31% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $53.77 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Houston Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 7 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 5 days.

Average number of rental days at Houston Airport

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What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Houston Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Houston Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Houston Airport in December, while they are least likely to rent in in November.

Monthly searches at Houston Airport by pick-up date relative to the average

84%

January

88%

February

98%

March

101%

April

116%

May

117%

June

112%

July

113%

August

100%

September

75%

October

64%

November

133%

December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers	Easirent, RightCars, Dollar, Thrifty, Rent a Car 4Less
Popular car categories	Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price	$47 per day
Cheapest supplier	Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
RightCars	Hyundai Accent	4	2	Medium cars
Easirent	Nissan Altima	4	1	Large cars
Easirent	Hyundai Santa Fe	5	2	SUVs
Easirent	Nissan Sentra	4	2	Medium cars
RightCars	Toyota Corolla	4	3	Large cars
Easirent	Toyota Yaris	5	0	Small cars
Dollar	Hyundai Accent	4	2	Medium cars
Easirent	Buick Encore	5	3	SUVs
Dollar	Honda Civic	4	2	Large cars
Thrifty	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs

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