Texas

Cheap Car Rentals in Texas from $21

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Texas with a pick-up date of 12/1 and drop-off date of 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Texas car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Texas. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on November 19, 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$58

Cheapest price per day

$21

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Texas, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 214 pickup locations in Texas to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 19, 2024.

Price

$28 - $47

Out of all the popular cities in Texas, Houston is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $28/day. Renting a car in Houston is 40% cheaper than renting one in Abilene where the per day rate is around $47. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Texas to get a rental car in are: McAllen ($33/day), Brownsville ($37/day), and Corpus Christi ($39/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 $46/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 November 19, 2024.

January

$40

February

$48

March

$55

April

$68

May

$54

June

$57

July

$61

August

$54

September

$55

October

$58

November

$55

December

$48

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Texas

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 November 19, 2024.

Small cars

$53 - $75

All Car Types

$60 - $79

To rent a small car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $61/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Texas (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$75/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a small car saves you 13% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $62/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Texas (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$73/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a medium car saves you 13% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $76/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Texas (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$95/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a large car is 7% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Texas, you would pay an average price of $68/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Texas (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$83/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Texas, you would pay an average price of $113/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Texas (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$131/day). In fact, February is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a van is 38% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Texas, you would pay an average price of $67/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Texas (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$92/day). In fact, September is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a pickup truck saves you 5% 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 pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Texas, you would pay an average price of $86/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Texas (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$94/day). In fact, September is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a luxury car is 19% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Texas, you would pay an average price of $117/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Texas (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$134/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Texas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Texas, renting a convertible is 40% 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 convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Top rental agencies in Texas

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Texas known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Texas. Reviews were last updated on November 19, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Texas, including locations near Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Texas, including locations around Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

Alamo

8.5
Very good
109 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
119 reviews67 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Sixt

7.0
Good
214 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Budget

6.4
Okay
362 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Avis

6.2
Okay
155 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
161 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Hertz

5.4
Fair
563 reviews45 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6