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The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in December when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 22% lower than the $52 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in Houston. While December may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Houston, May is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in May on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in January when prices are $38 per day on average. $38 per day is 32% lower than the $56 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in Houston. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Houston, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in September when prices are $51 per day on average. $51 per day is 32% lower than the $74 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in Houston. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Houston, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in January when prices are $39 per day on average. $39 per day is 27% lower than the $54 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in Houston. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Houston, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in January when prices are $49 per day on average. $49 per day is 22% lower than the $63 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in Houston. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Houston, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in September when prices are $37 per day on average. $37 per day is 25% lower than the $49 average yearly price for a Thrifty Pickup truck rental in Houston. While September may be the cheapest month to rent a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in Houston, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Pickup truck rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in Houston, Texas is in February when prices are $51 per day on average. $51 per day is 34% lower than the $77 average yearly price for a Thrifty Luxury rental in Houston. While February may be the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car from Thrifty in Houston, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Luxury rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
Didn’t like anything. The lady at the counter was rude, my reservation was for 11am but I didn’t get the car until 1:19pm. The restrooms were out of service so I couldn’t even use the bathroom and they gave me a minivan that didn’t even have Bluetooth.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2022
We booked a car two weeks in advance but when we arrived with our group of 12 people, they had no car for us. When canceling the car on kayak to get our money back, we had to call multiple times and fight for them to return our money even though they didn’t have a car for us. We will not be booking through kayak again but will book directly through the rental car website.
4.0
Mediocre|Feb 2022
No itemized full receipt. Car not on lot when pre-registered time. They were deceptive in adding on the insurance cost when I preselected no extra insurance.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
I flew to Houston and ended up at Intercontinental instead of Hobby. When I went to the Thrifty counter I was told I was not in the system because I rented through Kayak / Priceline. My choices were, rent a car where I was or try to find a way to Hobby and rent the car I had reserved. I was in a hurry and figured i could get a refund from Kayak / Priceline once I explained my issue. I WAS WRONG. Called the number on my paperwork and after being on hold for almost 15 minutes was told no refund, no changes. NEVER AGAIN will I use Kayak or Priceline....
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
Our battery died and we had to wait an hour in the cold for someone to show up, and the mechanic who did told us the battery in the car was old and not good and that we’d be “lucky” if we made it to our destination without another issue. It was so scary!
10.0
Wonderful|Dec 2021
I love the staff at this facility... caring, fun and professional! All went smoothly and pleasantly from start to finish. Josephine was especially wonderful!
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Information about Thrifty car rentals in Houston
Does Thrifty have a location at Houston Hobby Airport?
There is 1 location at Houston Hobby Airport. The address for this Thrifty car rental center is 8620 Panair Road.
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in Houston?
Yes, Thrifty has free cancellation for rental cars in Houston. However, there may be a cancellation fee for last-minute cancellations. If you have specific questions regarding fees and cancellation policies, then you can call Thrifty at one of their Houston locations. Click here to view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in Houston in May?
Consider Compact rentals from Thrifty if you need a car rental in Houston during May. When renting Compact cars in May, you can expect prices to be an average of $60 per day and as low as $23 per day. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available from Thrifty—Compact vehicles just happen to be the most popular amongst our users during this time of year.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Houston?
Renting a Compact is the cheapest type of car available from Thrifty in Houston. Renting a Compact from Thrifty costs $60/day on average (66% cheaper than the agency’s most expensive car). In the past 12 months, 23% of our users opted for a Compact to save money on their car rental in Houston.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in Houston?
There are 12 car rental locations in Houston that Thrifty owns. Their 8620 Panair Road, Houston location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 72% of the users who rented a car from Thrifty in Houston chose to pick up their rental at 8620 Panair Road.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Houston?
Prices for cars in Houston are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Houston?
The number of operators available for cars in Houston is 229 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Houston?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Houston. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Houston?
To rent a car in Houston, all drivers must have 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
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