Texas

Cheap Car Hire in Texas from $51

Houston, TX, United States
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Houston, TX, United States
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Texas car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Texas. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$93

Cheapest price per day

$51

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Texas?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Texas, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 374 pickup locations in Texas to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Price

$26 - $193

Out of all the popular cities in Texas, Dallas is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $26/day. Renting a car in Dallas is 87% cheaper than renting one in Brownsville where the per day rate is around $193. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Texas to get a rental car in are: Austin ($33/day), Houston ($47/day), and Midland ($79/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Dallas should expect to spend around $26/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Texas is Dallas.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Texas?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Texas 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 28 March 2024.

January

$56

February

$70

March

$82

April

$84

May

$75

June

$73

July

$78

August

$73

September

$73

October

$79

November

$75

December

$65

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Texas 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 Texas

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Texas and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

There are 304 hire agencies servicing Texas. These agencies, altogether, have 15,379 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Texas with prices from $51 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Texas:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Texas

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Texas to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Small cars

$83 - $115

All Car Types

$98 - $159

To hire a small car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $95/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Texas (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$115/day). In fact, February is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a small car saves you 17% 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 Texas small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $108/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Texas (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$153/day). In fact, November is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a medium car saves you 6% 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 Texas medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $127/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Texas (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$170/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a large 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 Texas large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Texas, you would pay an average price of $119/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Texas (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$207/day). In fact, January is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a SUV is 5% 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 Texas SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Texas, you would pay an average price of $156/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Texas (~$108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$213/day). In fact, June is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a van is 27% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $79/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Texas (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$199/day). In fact, March is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a luxury car saves you 31% 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.

To hire a convertible in Texas, you would pay an average price of $72/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Texas (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$269/day). In fact, October is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Texas, hiring a convertible saves you 36% 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.

Kia Picanto$51/day
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Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$57/day
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$60/day
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Hyundai i20

Top hire agencies in Texas

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Texas known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Texas. Reviews were last updated on 28 March 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Texas, including locations near Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Hertz

5.6
Fair
1704 reviews70 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
688 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
742 reviews139 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Advantage

7.3
Good
374 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Avis

6.7
Okay
500 reviews62 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Budget

6.5
Okay
866 reviews65 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Payless

6.3
Okay
718 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
602 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Best Texas car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Texas. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Texas with an average daily rate of $103. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car hires in Texas, including options within a close proximity to Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the hire, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Kia Picanto$51/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$57/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Sportage$59/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Sportage

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Texas, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Texas?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $97/day when booking a car hire in Texas. The absolute best deal a user found was for $65/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Mar. 24.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Texas?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Texas from the following companies over the past two weeks: Easirent ($60/day), Dollar ($62/day), and Thrifty ($64/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Priceless (9.2 rating) and Silvercar (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Texas.

  • What are petrol prices like in Texas?

    The average price of petrol in Texas is $1.52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $68 and $99 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Texas for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Texas for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $716/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Texas for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 36% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Texas.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Texas?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Texas for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Texas for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Texas can be found for $3,068. You can find car hire deals to be on average $102 a day.

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Van hires in Texas

Find van hire deals in Texas from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Texas cost an average of $94 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Texas, including pickup near Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Toyota HiAce$71/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$71/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$82/day
5
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Toyota HiAce
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