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.

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.

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Kia Niro

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£17/day

12 Oct - 16 Oct

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Kia Optima

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

£19/day

24 Aug - 31 Aug

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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£21/day

15 Sep - 25 Sep

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£21/day

8 Aug - 24 Aug

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£21/day

8 Aug - 24 Aug

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£22/day

15 Sep - 25 Sep

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Opel Insignia

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£22/day

8 Aug - 24 Aug

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£22/day

14 Aug - 28 Aug

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Audi A3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£22/day

8 Aug - 24 Aug

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Car hire insight and trends in Texas

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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 1,446 momondo users. Hertz has 85 locations in Texas, including the city of Arlington.

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 £59 per day on average. 35% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Texas due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

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	Small cars	£35 - £45
	All Car Types	£45 - £63

The average price of a small car hire in Texas is £40. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Texas is in February. The price is 13% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A small car rental is typically 24% 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 £48. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Texas is in June. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just £38 per day. A medium car 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 medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Texas is £60. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Texas is in June. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 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 £52. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Texas is in June. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just £44 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% 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 SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Texas is £79. The cheapest time to hire a van in Texas is in May. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A van rental is typically 35% 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 £57. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Texas is in January. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 11% 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 £58. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Texas is in January. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 11% 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 £71. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Texas is in September. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just £59 per day. A convertible rental is typically 28% 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 Aygo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£21/day

15 Sep - 25 Sep

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Vauxhall Crossland

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

5-door vehicles

£21/day

8 Aug - 24 Aug

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£22/day

15 Sep - 25 Sep

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Texas car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Texas

Hertz

5.5

Fair

1005 reviews•85 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

N/A

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.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They changed my drop off time without informing me and charged me for it. Then they also upgraded my car even though I specifically wanted the cheapest rental! The additional taxes are just crazy. I thought I was renting a car for $145 but the total bill ended up $290 even after declining coverage.

1 out of 335

Hertz Locations in Texas

Alamo

8.7

Very Good

176 reviews•9 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

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

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Really easy! However it would have been nice if the guy at the Austin car lot was more knowledgeable about how to hook up my cell phone to blue tooth. Dont forget to sign up at rentalradar.com for price drops. Every time rates went down, I made a modified my reservation. Saved over $225 in the course of 4 months by paying attention to rate drops.

1 out of 59

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5

Good

285 reviews•174 locations

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Recent reviews

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

Not transparent. The associate was trying to unload a low demand car(compact SUV, sedan) on me saying that he had no intermediate or large SUV. However he relented when I persisted and I was given an intermediate SUV.

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.

1 out of 95

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Texas

Sixt

7.0

Good

284 reviews•7 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 95

Avis

6.6

Okay

335 reviews•77 locations

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Recent reviews

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.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

We were given the wrong car and had to go back to the counter for the correct vehicle.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Bait and switch. Avis did not have the car I booked when I came for pickup. They had zero vehicles to offer for my reservation, which left me stranded in the city I had flown to.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Drop off was a little hectic.

1 out of 112

Avis Locations in Texas

Budget

6.5

Okay

567 reviews•79 locations

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Recent reviews

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 189

Budget Locations in Texas

Payless

6.2

Okay

243 reviews•7 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|May 2024

They didn't honor the booking.

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.

1 out of 81

Thrifty

5.8

Fair

223 reviews•23 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2023

Staff was excellent and was very accommodating as my flight was delayed and they stayed until I arrived.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

The car we rented had a lot of problems . The driver side rear tire was almost bald,windshield wipers were bad and it was pouring rain so not very safe

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Bad experience. Kelly greeted me at the dollar counter. My booking was for Thrifty for an hour later. She said I have to come back in an hour. I told her I rent cars once a month for business purposes and I’ve never heard this one before. She said they have to honor other clients and I should step away and come back later. There was NOBODY else in line!! I stepped away and was on the phone for a while trying to book with another company. But then I went back to Kelly and told her I’ve never had to wait for the exact time and told her I just went to a different company (has a reservation from Fox who was horrible!) who didn’t have small cars and I was asked to pay for an upgrade so I’m already pretty frustrated with rental companies in San Antonio airport and I want to speak with a manager… she said she is the manager and she can’t believe the other company didn’t have a small car available. She said she will ask “her” (no idea who) “on the computer” if she could rent for me earlier. Since she said she was a manager, I don’t know who else she was asking… but she said ok after a few seconds, she can give me a small 2 door car, that’s too small and I should upgrade for a fee. I said no thanks and she insisted it’s a very small car with no Bluetooth and 2 doors. I said I was ok and she seemed upset. She asked about insurance and I said I had my own. She kept going on about how I should purchase insurance from her while I was clear I didn’t want it. Waste of my time. She was pushy, a little rude with no respect for my time. Once done I went to pick up the car. Followed the signs to an empty booth with a sign to go back to a different company. I went back and finally found a lady who told me to go to a spot and pick any car. There were all sizes cars including small suvs, but none small with 2 doors! Got a great Kia- had many choices. Not sure why people like Kelly still have their jobs, probably bad pay and not many hurrying to work for Thrifty… Bad experience.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Excellent. I will use them again.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

I had to use another rental agency because that one was closed

2.0

Poor|May 2023

1 out of 75

Thrifty Locations in Texas

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 £276 on average, and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £81 on average. Month-long Texas car hire are generally about £1,449 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 July 2024, there are 579 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.