Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Texas?

As the second largest state in the US, the best way to explore Texas is with a car rental, as you can easily discover its main cities, such as Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. In this part of the country, driving is the most popular mode of transportation used by locals. Although rail and coach services are available from Dallas to other cities, they’re often not the most direct route and not as time-efficient, considering they make many stops and connections. Opting for car hire, then, is your best bet to enjoy a comfortable and smooth journey. Not only that, but renting a car is affordable and cost-efficient too. Book in advance to select your cheap car hire in Texas.

What are the driving conditions like in Texas?

In general, driving in Texas is an easy and smooth experience. Driving conditions tend to be good, and roads are well-maintained, not much different from anywhere else in the US. While urban traffic can be congested, driving across the state is usually fast and efficient. If you’re driving on one of the interstate highways (like the I-10), do bear in mind that the left lane is the fast lane, so anyone wishing to drive slower should drive on the right. Additionally, extra care is necessary when driving in icy or snowy conditions in winter. In this case, for your safety, it is recommended to slow down and keep at least 3x the distance from other cars. It’s not necessary to rent a specific kind of car for winter, but, if needed, you can easily add tire chains to your Texas car rental.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Texas?

Before driving your cheap car rental in Texas, bear in mind that in the US, the drivers' seat is on the left side of the car, and people drive on the right side of the road. If necessary, practise in the car park of the car rental agency before going on the road. Also, to avoid any speeding tickets, remember to look out for signs indicating the speed limits in urban areas and on rural interstates and highways. If you’re taking your car when on a night out, make sure to elect a designated driver, as the alcohol limit for driving is 0.8%. If caught over this limit, you may be arrested and receive a hefty fine.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Texas?

To hire a car in Texas as a visitor, you’ll need to present a valid driving licence issued by your country of origin (expired licenses and learner’s permits are not accepted). If your licence is in English, like in the UK, it is not necessary to present an International Driver’s Permit. You may also need to present your passport or entry visa to the US, and your name must match the name on the credit card used to make the reservation. Most rental agencies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. If you’re planning to settle in Texas, you have 90 days to apply for a Texas licence.

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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£22/day

17 Jun - 24 Jun

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Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£23/day

11 Aug - 19 Aug

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Hyundai Tucson

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£24/day

17 Jun - 19 Jun

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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£24/day

23 May - 30 May

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Skoda Kamiq

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£24/day

25 May - 1 Jun

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

24 May - 12 Jun

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Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

25 May - 1 Jun

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

14 Aug - 17 Aug

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Audi A3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£25/day

25 May - 1 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in Texas

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Texas

What is the best car hire company in Texas?

The best car hire company in Texas is Hertz, which has a rating of 5.5/10 from 1,392 momondo users. Hertz has 67 locations in Texas, including the city of Corpus Christi.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Texas?

The most popular type of cars to hire in Texas are SUV cars. This type of car costs £63 per day on average. 36% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Texas due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

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	Small cars	£36 - £54
	All Car Types	£51 - £67

The average price of a small car hire in Texas is £44. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Texas is in June. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A small car rental is typically 22% less expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Texas small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Texas is £54. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Texas is in January. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just £43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Texas medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Texas is £66. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Texas is in December. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just £55 per day. A large car rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Texas large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Texas is £53. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Texas is in January. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Texas SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Texas is £71. The cheapest time to hire a van in Texas is in November. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A van rental is typically 20% more expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Texas van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Texas is £73. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Texas is in January. The price is 44% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 23% more expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Texas is £60. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Texas is in December. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Texas luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Texas is £80. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Texas is in August. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £69 per day. A convertible rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in Texas. The average price of a car hire in Texas can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£22/day

17 Jun - 24 Jun

See offer

Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£23/day

11 Aug - 19 Aug

See offer

Kia Rio

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-door vehicles

£24/day

23 May - 30 May

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Hertz

5.5

Fair

1618 reviews•67 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

N/A

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

I was given a different vehicle than I signed up for. It was still good, I just would have preferred the original.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

it was good. easy pick up and drop off

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Car was not available at pickup. Only option offered was a different model (minivan vs full suv) at a different location. No compensation offered. Returned the car earlier and was denied refund of early time. Charged a bogus cleaning fee when no extra cleaning was performed. Repeatedly lied to by store manager.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Placed in an electric car with a range of 90 miles. Not acceptable!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Pros: The car was clean and had Bluetooth. Cons: The car was a downgrade from the one we chose. We had picked an electric vehicle and instead were given a gas guzzler. The car was quoted to give 35mpg but turned out to give around 16mpg instead. The counter agents took an inordinate amount of time to process us even though we had reservations both times. No efficiency at all. The cruise control system was broken and made the drive very frustrating.

1 out of 540

Hertz Locations in Texas

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

673 reviews•7 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Loved the car but it seemed maybe out of alignment. Also, signage for Alamo @ Albuquerque Airport was poor at night.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Excellent, fast, and great selection!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

I loved every moment

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

I was told i did not need to pay for anything else yet the person chqrged me with insurance and would not let me take the car unless i paid for it.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Easy pickup and drop off. Friendly staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Very pleasant and efficient desk agent; pick up agent was friendly and nice!!

1 out of 225

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4

Good

714 reviews•141 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Had the truck that I needed. I didn't like that when I called Enterprise directly, the rental rate quoted me was over $400 for 1 day!!! Ridiculous!!! I went through the travel app & for the exact same rental from the same location for $53.00. That seems like very poor business practices by Enterprise.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Nice clean car, but not the class that I reserved.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Overall, it was fine. Only had 1/2 tank of gas. In my case it was fine as I wa staying local. Had i bn traveling i would have bn frustrated having to stop so soon after picking the car up.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Staff was friendly

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Never was able to get in a car. They did not have the car I rented available and sent me on a 6 hour wild goose chase to different enterprise locations.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

We had to wait a while during pickup as there weren’t many cars available at the time. Then an employee gave us a bigger since we were waiting for a long time for the size we had reserved (holiday weekend). But then a manager didn’t want to do after we had already put all our luggage into the car. So they made us take all our stuff out of the car and wait longer. Eventually we got the car and everything went well. We were compensated for the inconvenience and long waiting so overall experience was good.

1 out of 238

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Texas

Advantage

7.4

Good

315 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Mar 2022

The car was a but dirty on the outside but overall good, I mightve left my sweater in the car.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

The price was great and it was busy when I got there and I got my car within 30 Min. It went a little to fast in the cleaning part. Needed to ve vacuumed I found a cup under my seat and it had dirt in it. The seats were clean and it was just washed so I was ok with that.

6.0

Okay|Nov 2021

Disappointed by treatment at pick-up.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2021

Agent difficult to understand due to accent. Never told us where to drop off vehicle. Probably not using them again.

5.9

Fair|Jul 2021

You should put a few signs to guide the customers to the exactly Advantage car return site at the rental care return(DFW airport). I had to spent more than 20 minutes in finding out the correct site for Advantages care return

5.9

Fair|Jul 2021

For what I paid I should have gone to hertz , the car was terrible and had some mechanical issues. It kept making really weird noises and I honestly thought it was going to break down

1 out of 105

Sixt

7.1

Good

478 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Everything was excellent. The only thing I couldn’t do was pre-check in, for some reason their app wouldn’t scan my drivers license.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Our rental experience with Sixt at the Houston Bush Airport was excellent all the way. The rental agent was wonderful- Dee Dee was a delight!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

I needed a truck with a tow package. They didn't have one available. Not sure why anyone would have a pick up without the ability to tow a small trailer. It's about a 300-500 dollar add on when purchased.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They tried to rip me off so I ended up not renting a vehicle from them. I used enterprise instead.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Car not very clean, stains all over the carpet. Windshield cracked.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Upgraded our car without any upgrade cost from us after they realized the original car was not in their inventory. Clean, kind staff and hassle-free pick up/drop off . Will certainly recommend this agent!

1 out of 160

Avis

6.6

Okay

455 reviews•62 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2024

Like that they're in-terminal. HATE that they gave me an electric car and were very, very rude saying it was my only choice for a car and I should be happy they were serving me at all at such a late hour (I'm not kidding or exaggerating).

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

I would highly recommend this place!! Everything went very smoothly picking up and dropping off the vehicle. Very friendly staff!! I will come back here to rent a vehicle again!! The way it should be!!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great rental. Pick up line moved quickly and drop off was an ease.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Drop off was a little hectic.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great experience! Staff were very helpful and the car was excellent! Keep it up!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Excellent

1 out of 152

Avis Locations in Texas

Budget

6.5

Okay

841 reviews•63 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

First car that I rented by my house had still built radios exposed on tires had to drive all the way to intercontinental airport to get another car and car had cracked windshield in the tank of gas and filthy

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There needs to be clear upfront information on deposit amounts and the fact a credit cannot be taken over the phone. Rented a car for my son online. They would not allow me to pay the full price online. When he went to pick up the car. They wouldn't take my card over the phone. A very bad situation. Could have left him stranded at the airport.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Unlike other car rental locations I’ve been to, the staff here was very friendly and attentive, I was very surprised.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Poor signage to get into and out of the rental car area . It’s an airport problem.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

I was charged more than quoted. Then billed for fuel when i had refilled already , had to call back for fixing charges

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Dirty rental needed a oil change

1 out of 281

Budget Locations in Texas

Payless

6.1

Okay

670 reviews•6 locations

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Recent reviews

6.0

Okay|May 2024

Though I returned the car on time, I received a text to return the call 3 days afterwards and then I had to call customer care multiple times.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Pick up took over 2 hours. There were a lot of extra fees that I didn't consent to while booking, but were mandatory among pickup

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

Car was not clean or washed.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Everything was good.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

I usually use Hertz and Payless was fantastic. Great experience.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

The wait to get a car was extremely long. Once we got the car, got the car seats and kids loaded wenheaded to the check out. We thought we were on our way, when we get to the drive out, we were told that we could not rent the vehicle because it had a recall. We then had to get another car, but the keys had to be found before we could unload the original car, our bags, kids and car seats. By the time we were done this process added another 30 or more minutes to or ability to drive out.

1 out of 224

Car hire in Texas

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Texas so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Texas?

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Texas is 3 days. For a 3-day hire the average daily price is £43, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what city you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is £280 on average, and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £82 on average. Month-long Texas car hire are generally about £1,472 in total depending on your dates.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Texas?

Prices for cars in Texas were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Texas?

As of May 2024, there are 543 operators available to choose from for cars in Texas.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Texas?

Among different countries, including Texas, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Texas?

To rent a car in Texas, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Texas?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Texas because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Texas?

Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Texas. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.