Car rentals in Downtown, Houston

On average, it will cost you $5 per day to rent a car in Downtown. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you rent, and what agency you rent from, you could end up paying as much as $10 per day or as little as $5 per day. The price of a rental car in Downtown commonly fluctuates by about 50%.

The cheapest rental car companies in Downtown are Avis for as low as $5 per day, Advantage for as low as $5 per day and CarWiz for as low as $5 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your rental, what neighborhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you rent.

36% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting Downtown. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $59 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighborhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Downtown if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

The cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Houston are Second Ward and East Houston. At the moment, Easirent in Second Ward has an average rental price of $20 per day. In East Houston you can find a $25 per day average rental price from Easirent.

Consider renting a car in Downtown for 9 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighborhood. The average daily rental cost for 9 days is $65. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of $542 and $142, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long Downtown car rental will cost $1,669 in total on average.

January is the best time of year to rent a car when visiting Downtown. During this month you can find rental car prices for $40/day on average if you book at least 25 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid renting a car in Downtown during the month of December, when prices average $98/day.

Prices for cars in Downtown are updated daily.

As of June 2025, there are 15 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Downtown, 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.