Cheap Rental Car Deals in Houston

Houston Car Rentals

When you have your mind set on something, you go big, which is why you’re heading to the biggest city in Texas (sorry Dallas). And being the Lone Star State’s largest city, you know that this town will take more than a Texas two-step to see and do everything.

Even if this is the land of cowboys and cowgirls, booking a car rental in Houston is the best way to cover what you want during your stay. So, buckle up and let us take you on a tour of Space City (more on that nickname in a bit) and let you know the best way to get a cheap car rental in Houston.

More Than Just an Oil Town

The Final Frontier: Maybe you just picked up your car rental from the Houston airport, but we are asking you to take a different kind of flight—one through the history of NASA’s space program. The Space Center Houston has welcomed over one million people annually since its opening 1992. You can see artifacts from the Apollo program and even hop aboard a replica of a Space shuttle. It seriously is fun for all ages.

The Finer Things: The Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH) makes sure this roughneck-built town has a dash of class. Spending a whole day here is pretty easy, as the permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 64,000 works from six continents.

Not enough culture? Then hop into your Houston car rental and head to the theatre district. Here, you’ll discover that Houston is one of the few cites with permanent, professional companies in all major performing arts (opera, ballet, music, and theatre). And while you’re down there, check out the Drive-in at Sawyer Yards where they beam old school flicks onto the buildings and you don’t even have to leave your Houston car rental.

Get Your Grub On: Bayou City (one of many Houston nicknames) takes their eating seriously. So much so that the Washington Post named it one of America’s best food cities. So, hopefully, you opted for the full-size rent-a-car in Houston so you have plenty of room to relax after you hit up chicken and waffles at the Breakfast Klub. But be prepared for a long line and get there early. Hankering for some good southern barbeque? Look no further than Burns Original BBQ for mouth-watering ribs, briskets, and pulled pork.

If you are staying at The Woodlands Resort or picking up your ride from one of the car rentals in the Woodlands, make sure you make a trip to the Fielding’s Wood Grill for possibly the best burger you’ll ever have. Whatever you get, make sure to leave room for a trip to the Fat Cat Creamery for a scoop (or a whole sundae) of their Milk Chocolate Stout ice cream made with Convict Hill Oatmeal Stout beer.

Get Out (Doors): Hustle-town may have a rep for being a concrete jungle, but take a drive in your rent-a-car from Houston and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the wilder side of this Texas town. If you want to hit the H2O, several local companies offer fishing expeditions in the Gulf of Mexico. Didn’t bring your sea legs? Just slip on some shoes and hike Sam Houston National Forest, and thanks to the at-sea-level elevation you won’t be huffing and puffing up any steep hills. If you’ve just come from one of the car rentals near Montgomery, take an afternoon to explore the Fernland Historical Park—a living museum where you can get a taste of that frontier life. Or get adventurous and rent a kayak and paddle on down the Buffalo Bayou, where you’ll never be far from the city, but far enough to get a little greenery. Don’t worry about trying to strap a boat to your Houston car rental, as several companies offer kayak rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Houston