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Houston, United States
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Houston is one of the largest cities in the United States by area and has no real centre to walk, so a car is not a luxury here, it is how the city works. Freeways loop the city in rings, and beyond them are Galveston's beaches, the Space Center and the Gulf coast, all easier by road than any other way. Both airports, Bush Intercontinental and Hobby, have rental centres a shuttle ride from the terminals. Our partner network compares local and international rental companies with live prices.
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Renting a car in Houston: common questions
Which airport is better for picking up a car?
Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is the big international hub north of the city, Hobby (HOU) is smaller, closer to downtown and to the road south to Galveston. Both have rental centres reached by shuttle bus. Choose whichever your flight lands at and pick the matching pick-up point when you search.
What should I know about driving in Houston?
Expect wide, fast freeways, frequent lane changes and long distances between anything. Rush hours run early and late, and heavy rain floods underpasses quickly, so avoid low roads in a storm. Some express lanes and the Beltway are tolled, and rental companies handle tolls differently, so check the conditions shown per car.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Houston, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
Run a rental company in Houston?
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