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Hertz car rental in Houston

Houston gives travellers plenty of room to shape a trip around food, museums, sport, bayou views, NASA history, and Gulf Coast drives.

With Hertz car rental in Houston, you can move between Downtown, the Museum District, Montrose, Uptown, The Heights, and airport-area stays without depending on one fixed route.

It is also useful if you want to rent a car in Houston for Space Center Houston, Galveston, or a wider Texas road trip.

Pickup locations Houston

  • Houston Intercontinental Airport

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 6:00AM-01:00AM.

    Address: 17314 Palmetto Pines, Houston, 77032, United States

    Phone: (281) 209-6700

  • Houston Hobby Airport

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 7:00AM-12:30AM

    Address: 8100 Monroe Road, Houston, 77061, United States

    Phone: (713) 948-5300

  • Houston - Galleria Houston HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 12:00PM-3:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 3141 West Loop South, Houston, 77027, United States

    Phone: (713) 622-7430

  • Houston - BP Westlake 1

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed.

    Address: 501 Westlake Park Boulevard, Houston, 77079, United States

    Phone: 281-531-5491

  • Houston - Gulf Freeway HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed.

    Address: 12804 Gulf Freeway, Suite 600, Houston, 77034, United States

    Phone: (281) 922-4596

  • Houston - Louisiana Street HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 2120 Louisiana Street, Houston, 77002-8624, United States

    Phone: (713) 652-0436

  • Houston - BP Helios

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed.

    Address: 201 Helios Way, Houston, 77079, United States

    Phone: (281) 531-5491

  • Houston - Westin Galleria

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun 9:00AM-1:00PM.

    Address: 5060 West Alabama, Houston, 77056, United States

    Phone: (713) 629-0190

  • Houston - Medical Center Reliant Stadium HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun closed.

    Address: 9150 South Main Street, Houston, 77025, United States

    Phone: (713) 669-1124

  • Houston - FM 1960 HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun 9:00AM-12:00PM

    Address: 630 Barnstable Road, Houston, 02601, United States

    Phone: 508-775-5825

  • Crown Plaza Downtown HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:00AM-10:00PM, Sat 8:00AM-4:00PM, Sun 6:00AM-10:00PM

    Address: 8100 Monroe Blvd, Houston, 77061, United States

    Phone: 713-948-5300

  • Houston (George Bush) - Landmark Aviation (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours

    Address: 17250 Chanute Road, Houston, 77032, United States

    Phone: (281) 209-6700

  • Houston - Million Air Houston (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-11:00PM.

    Address: 7550 Ipswich Road, Houston, 77061, United States

    Phone: 713-948-5300

  • Houston - Champion Forest HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed. From August 2, 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 6578 A FM 1960 West, Houston, 77069, United States

    Phone: (281) 397-7527

  • Houston - Northwest Freeway-Santa Ana HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed. From August 2, 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 5502 West 34th Street, Houston, 77092, United States

    Phone: (713) 681-1123

  • Houston - Wilson Air Center (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-11:00PM.

    Address: 9000 Randolph, Houston, 77061, United States

    Phone: (713) 948-5300

  • Houston - W. Luxury Rentals HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM, Sun closed.

    Address: 11211 Katy Freeway Suit 165, Houston, 77079, United States

    Phone: 713-471-5000

  • Houston - Jersey Village HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed. From August 2, 2026: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 9803 Jones Road, Houston, 77065, United States

    Phone: 281-477-7943

  • Houston - Westheimer HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun closed.

    Address: 9099 Westheimer, Houston, 77063, United States

    Phone: (713) 278-9249

  • Houston (George Bush) - Atlantic Aviation (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-2:00AM.

    Address: 17725 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, 77032, United States

    Phone: (281) 209-6700

  • Houston - Savings Group Travel HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 11830 Westheimer Road, Houston, 77077, United States

    Phone: 713-785-1284

  • Houston - Katy Freeway HLE

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed

    Address: 11999 Katy Freeway, Suite 170, Houston, 77079, United States

    Phone: (281) 531-5491

  • J W Marriott Houston

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6:00PM, Sat 9:00AM-12:00PM, Sun Closed.

    Address: 11811 N Brantly Road, Houston, 77034, United States

    Phone: 281-922-4596

  • Houston (Hobby Airport) - Atlantic Aviation (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-11:00PM.

    Address: 7930 Airport Road, Houston, 77061-4199, United States

    Phone: (713) 948-5300

  • Houston - Jet Aviation (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-11:00PM.

    Address: 8850 West Monroe Road, Houston, 77061-5295, United States

    Phone: (713) 948-5300

  • Houston - Tavaero Jet FBO (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-11:00PM.

    Address: 8601 Travel Air Road, Houston, 77061, United States

    Phone: (713) 948-5300

  • Houston - Friedkin Aviation (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Sun 5:00AM-11:00PM.

    Address: 8602 West Monroe, Houston, 77061, United States

    Phone: (713) 948-5300

  • Houston - West Houston FBO (Private Flights Only)

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6:00PM, Sat 8:00AM-1:00PM, Sun closed

    Address: 18000 Groschke, Houston, 77094, United States

    Phone: (281) 599-7529

Driving guide: car rental in Houston

Parking information

  • Theater District Garage is useful for Downtown events, performing arts venues, and Bayou Place, with around 3,369 parking spaces.
  • Avenida Central Garage works well for Discovery Green, Avenida Plaza, and convention-area stops, with nearly 663 parking spaces.
  • The Highlight Garage is useful for central Downtown visits, House of Blues, and Toyota Center, with about 510 parking spaces.

Key roads in Houston

  • Interstate 45: A key north-south route for Downtown Houston, Hobby Airport, Space Center Houston, and Galveston.
  • Interstate 10: Useful for east-west travel across the city, including the Energy Corridor, Downtown, and longer Texas routes.
  • Loop 610: A major inner loop for Uptown, NRG Park, the Medical Center, and cross-city connections.

Electric car hire

Want a lower-emission way to cover Houston’s spread-out neighbourhoods? Hertz electric car hire in Houston can be a smart choice. It is a cleaner way to travel while still keeping the flexibility of your own rental car.

Charging Points

The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area has around 2,837 public charging stations, including 696 DC fast chargers, giving EV drivers useful coverage across the wider metro area.

Congestion charges

Houston does not have a congestion charge. The main costs to plan for are parking, tolled roads, and rental toll-payment options. Common toll routes include the Sam Houston Tollway, Hardy Toll Road, Westpark Tollway, and Fort Bend Toll Road.

Travel routes

Getting from Houston to Galveston

From Downtown Houston:

  • Head south toward I-45.
  • Stay on I-45 South toward Galveston.
  • Exit near 61st Street for central island access.
  • Continue toward Seawall Boulevard for beach, dining, and waterfront stops.

Getting from Houston to Space Center Houston

From central Houston:

  • Head south-east toward I-45 South.
  • Exit at NASA Road 1.
  • Continue east on NASA Road 1 for around two miles.
  • Space Center Houston will be on the left-hand side.

A quick guide to Houston

Best hotels in Houston

The Lancaster Hotel

701 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002

A historic Downtown hotel close to the theatre district and central city stops.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

5701 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005

A boutique stay near museums, Hermann Park, and the Medical Center.

The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston

1600 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027

A luxury Uptown hotel with polished dining, shopping, and business access.

Popular restaurants in Houston

Nancy’s Hustle

2704 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77003

A relaxed East Downtown bistro known for creative plates and a local neighbourhood feel.

Hugo’s

1600 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006

A Montrose restaurant known for regional Mexican cooking and a lively dining room.

Truth BBQ

110 S Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007

A Heights barbecue stop for smoked meats, sides, and classic Texas comfort food.

Best places to visit in Houston

Buffalo Bayou Park

3600 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019

A green bayou-side space for skyline views, trails, gardens, and outdoor time.

The Menil Collection

1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX 77006

A calm museum campus with free admission and a strong art collection.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030

A major museum stop for science exhibits, gems, dinosaurs, and family-friendly visits.

FAQs

1. What do I need to bring for a car rental in Houston?

You need to get your driving licence, passport, and a payment card registered in the main driver’s name. In case your licence is not in English or the Latin alphabet, carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence.

2. What are the age rules for car hire in Houston?

Hertz U.S. rentals usually start from age 20, with under-25 fees and certain vehicle limits possible.

3. What payment types are accepted?

A credit card is considered the easiest. Debit card rules can vary by rental conditions and pick-up location.

4. Does the rental come with a full tank of fuel?

Make sure to check your chosen fuel option, then return the car with the required fuel level.

5. What is Hertz’s cancellation policy in Houston?

Cancellation terms usually depend on the rate type. Review your booking before pick-up.