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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Country code
1
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mi/h
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a major airport in the United States. Named after George H.W. Bush, the 41st president, the airport serves the fourth-most-populous city in the country.
Houston sees a large number of business travelers. In addition to these, many tourists also make Houston a destination of theirs. Its arts scene and museums draw lots of visitors. People also enjoy the city’s up-and-coming food scene, which can be seen at some of the restaurants in the airport.
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.
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
- Large cars - from $129 per day
- Medium cars - from $111 per day
- Vans - from $141 per day
- Premium cars - from $183 per day
- Small cars - from $127 per day
- SUVs - from $180 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.
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
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- IATA: IAH
- ICAO: KIAH
- Name: Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Size: Large Airport
- Passengers (per year): 40,696,216
- Distance from City: 15 miles / 24.1 km N of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Houston Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Houston Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Houston Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Houston Airport is September when prices for an Economy class start from $31.22. You can see that this is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting a car in July (when rental prices start at $153.24 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Houston Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in December the average rental period is 15 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Houston Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Houston Airport in July, while the fewest number of travelers rent in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Avis | Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | VW Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
LZ
United States of America (USA)
Chrysler Pacifica
July 13, 2020
the price is very good
Top 12 Suppliers at Houston Airport in 2022
Europcar
+12812093590 / +18007775500
17330 Palmetto Pines Suite A7, Houston, TX 77032
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17300 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032
$113 - $379
+18336289676
17300 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032
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+18887498227
17330 Palmetto Pines Suite A7 77032-6520 Houston, Texas
$59 - $336
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8664342226
17330 PALMETTO PINES
+18664342226
17330 Palmetto Pines
$89 - $125
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Thrifty
+18772830898
17330 Palmetto Pines
$93 - $187
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+12814435800
17330 Palmetto Pines
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Budget
+12814490145
17330 Palmetto Pines George Bush Intercontl Airport
$97 - $253
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Alamo
8335111743
17300 Palmetto Pnes
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Ace Rent a car
2816167471
5650 Green Road
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Alamo
8335111743
17300 PALMETTO PNES,