Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Texas with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Texas?
You should book your car hire in Texas around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Texas?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Thrifty ($29.22/day), Hertz ($38.58/day), and Dollar ($38.70/day).
What is the most popular car to hire in Texas?
Hires in the SUV category (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option in Texas, costing $111/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $74/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Texas?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Texas is January at an average cost of $64/day. June is the most expensive month to hire a car in Texas when prices are $88/day on average, which tends to be 61% above the yearly average hire price for Texas.
Which car hire company in Texas has the most locations?
Avis operates 66 locations in Texas, more than any other car hire company.
Find the right car hire in Texas by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$45 - $76
All Car Types
$84 - $126
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Texas?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Texas?
Small car hire in Texas typically costs around $57 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $45 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 46% cheaper than the average car hire in Texas, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Texas typically costs around $86 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $72 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 18% cheaper than the average car hire in Texas, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Texas typically cost around $91 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $77 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 13% cheaper than the average car hire in Texas, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Texas typically costs around $103 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $88 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 1% cheaper than the average car hire in Texas, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Texas typically costs around $150 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $117 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 31% more expensive than the average car hire in Texas but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Texas typically costs around $91 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $77 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 13% cheaper than the average car hire in Texas, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Texas typically costs around $137 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $107 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 25% more expensive than the average car hire in Texas but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Texas typically costs around $156 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $128 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Texas but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Fox
Medium
$72/day
$59/day
Top tips for hiring a car in Texas
Highways in Texas and its environs have a designated maximum speed limit of 70 mph (112 kph). Driving along residential streets, you are not supposed to exceed 30 mph (48 kph), while speed limits along alleys are 15 mph (24 kph). When cruising along county roads with no visible speed signs, do not exceed 60 mph (96 kph) or 30 mph (48 kph) when using paved subdivision roads. Also, remember to drive under 20 mph (32 kph) when nearing an active school zone.
To save a few dollars, you are advised to fuel up away from the airports and central business districts. For example, you can use the service stations along Jack Kultgen Freeway, Warrior Way, 6614 Gulf Freeway and Phillips 66 to save a few dollars on fuel. Likewise, avoiding fuel pumps in major central business districts such as those around Galleria Mall US-59 will save you a few dollars.
If you are parking your hire car for just a few minutes, on-street parking spaces in metered areas might be an ideal alternative. Usually from 8 am to 6 pm, parking in most Texan cities is about $2 (A$ 2.90) per hour. From 6 pm to 3 am, you might have to pay about $5 (A$ 7.30) per hour to park your hire car. To pay for the parking, you can do it at the station using cash or a credit card. Alternatively, you can pay via a phone using a mobile payment app or via an online portal.
25% of our users found a car hire in Texas for $59 or less
Medium hire cars in Texas are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Texas
How much does it cost to hire a car in Texas?
On average a car hire in Texas costs $72 per day.
How can I find car hires near me in Texas?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Where should I hire a car in Texas?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Texas are Dallas (65% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Texas), Fort Worth (13%) and Houston (6%).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Texas?
On average a car hire in Texas costs $502 per week ($72 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Texas?
On average a car hire in Texas costs $2,152 per month ($72 per day).
Should I hire a car in Texas?
Driving a hire car when visiting any city in Texas comes with a number of advantages. For instance, you’ll have the flexibility to move around the CBD or between Texan cities while conducting your businesses with convenience and privacy, without having to depend on public transportation that follows a particular route and rigid schedule. Visiting places like San Antonio's River Walk, Big Bend National Park or The Texas State Capitol in Austin becomes a seamless expedition with a Texas hire car. With a hire car, you’ll have the freedom to take a road trip along the scenic US Highway 281 from Mineral Wells to Marble Falls or along the Dallas Loop via Belt Line Road.
What is driving like in Texas?
Texas has both urban and rural driving as you go further away from the central business districts of major cities. In both categories, the roads are extensive, well-networked and well maintained, which has facilities for a smooth ride in the region. Whether driving along freeways or streets, Texans tend to drive under the allowed speed limits. As such, visitors are advised to be vigilant with speed limit signposts. To enjoy low-traffic rides around the cities, roads such as Interstate 35, Plano Road and LBJ Freeway E, among other roadways, are known to have traffic congestion during the morning and evening rush hours— from around 07:00 to 09:45 and from around 16:30 to 19:30. To avoid the snarl-ups, you are advised to drive your hire car outside these hours. If that’s not possible, avoid the aforementioned roads and major intersections and driving around busy downtown areas such as Galleria Mall, between US-59 and IH-10 roadways. If you are caught by the traffic, follow all rules of the road, be vigilant, avoid tailgating, stay in your lane and be courteous to other motorists.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Texas?
To drive a hire car in Texas, you must be at least 21 years old and be an experienced driver, with either a local driving licence or an international driving permit. However, if you are below 25 years, you will likely be required to pay a few more dollars per day as a young driver surcharge.
Car hire directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Texas
310 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in Texas
142 Locations
Avis car hire locations in Texas
127 Locations
Budget car hire locations in Texas
125 Locations
Dollar car hire locations in Texas
78 Locations
Thrifty car hire locations in Texas
75 Locations
Easirent car hire locations in Texas
29 Locations
National car hire locations in Texas
26 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in Texas
26 Locations
Resla car hire locations in Texas
15 Locations
Alamo car hire locations in Texas
13 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in Texas
13 Locations
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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Texas
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