Car Rental at Houston Airport

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Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, USA - Texas
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Houston Airport Car Rental
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$46.60 / per day
Houston Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Honda Civic or similar
Honda Civic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$47.63 / per day
Houston Airport Car Rental
Economy
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Easirent
$60.28 / per day
Houston Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$72.56 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Houston Airport Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$76.14 / per day
Houston Airport Car Rental
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$96.48 / per day
Houston Airport Car Rental
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$98.41 / per day
Houston Airport Car Rental
Luxury
Buick Lacrosse or similar
Buick Lacrosse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$56.77 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:12 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
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
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport Car Rental

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.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $125 per day
  • Large cars - from $47 per day
  • Medium cars - from $47 per day
  • Vans - from $96 per day
  • Premium cars - from $50 per day
  • Small cars - from $60 per day
  • SUVs - from $47 per day

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.

Popular one-way rentals

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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

Top 12 Locations near Houston Airport

  1. 37.8 km / 23.5 miles away
  2. 225.3 km / 140.0 miles away
  3. 266.2 km / 165.4 miles away
  4. 324.5 km / 201.6 miles away
  5. 325.1 km / 202.0 miles away
  6. 348.9 km / 216.8 miles away
  7. 361.8 km / 224.8 miles away
  8. 498.4 km / 309.7 miles away
  9. 510.3 km / 317.1 miles away
  10. 689.8 km / 428.6 miles away
  11. 735.7 km / 457.1 miles away
  12. 1072.6 km / 666.5 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

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
6
January
7
February
5
March
5
April
6
May
6
June
5
July
6
August
5
September
6
October
5
November
6
December

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

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Spark
September 7, 2023
Quiet time , visited Kamah boardwalk , Nasa Space center and some local food places
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Malibu
March 28, 2023
This was a reunion will friends and former classmates.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Altima
March 6, 2023
The rodeo
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
December 24, 2022
very smooth process
United States of America (USA)
Chrysler Pacifica
July 13, 2020
the price is very good

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Avis
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
RightCars
6.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$69.36
Lowest daily price
$46.60
Total cars available
169

Top 15 Suppliers at Houston Airport in 2023

Avis
Exceptional 9 / 21 reviews
+12814435800
17330 Palmetto Pines
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 4 reviews
+18336289676
17300 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032
$83 - $296
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 3 reviews
+18887498227
17330 Palmetto Pines Suite A7 77032-6520 Houston, Texas
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:59
Tue:05:00-23:59
Wed:05:00-23:59
Thu:05:00-23:59
Fri:05:00-23:59
Sat:05:00-23:59
Sun:05:00-23:59
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 3 reviews
+12814490145
17330 Palmetto Pines
$66 - $156
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
8335111743
17300 Palmetto Pnes
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
National
Very good 8.5 / 1 reviews
+18335111745
17300 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032
$85 - $298
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.5
2812096700
17314 Palmetto Pines
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Advantage
Advantage
Very good 8.4
8007775500
17330 Palmetto Pinessuite A3
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
Payless
Payless
Very good 8.4
2814438477
17330 Palmetto Pines
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.3
+17863747442 / +17867798440
15850 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032
$59 - $73
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:06:00-21:00
Sun:06:00-21:00
Thrifty
Good 7.9 / 18 reviews
+18772830898
17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032, USA
$47 - $116
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Rent a Car 4Less
Rent a Car 4Less
Good 7.7 / 6 reviews
+12693045377
15850 John F Kennedy. Blvd, Houston, TX 77032
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:06:00-20:00
Sun:06:00-20:00
Dollar
Good 7.3 / 38 reviews
8664342226
17330 PALMETTO PINES
$47 - $98
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Easirent
Satisfactory 6.6 / 84 reviews
+12812715660
Marriott By Courtyard Hotel,15838 John F Kennedy Blvd
$57 - $175
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
RightCars
RightCars
Satisfactory 6.3 / 38 reviews
+12693045377
15850 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
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