Hiring a car in Houston
SIXT branches in Houston ⚑Six branches serve the city, including Houston George Bush Airport, Houston Downtown, and Houston Hobby HOU Airport. Memorial City and hotel pick-ups are also available. | Speed limits in Houston ⚠City streets are 25–35 mph (40–56 km/h); highways run up to 65–75 mph (105–120 km/h) where posted. Right turn on red is permitted unless a sign prohibits it. |
Tolls around Houston £Toll roads and expressways use the EZ TAG system. Ask the branch team about tag use and charges. | Parking in Houston ⓅGreenStreet Garage, Daikin Park Parking, and Galleria Mall Parking cover Midtown, the ballpark, and the Uptown shops. |
Day trips from Houston ☀
| Car categories in Houston ⚙Houston bookings cover SUVs, pickup trucks, compact cars, convertibles, luxury cars, and minibuses. Pickup trucks are the most popular choice among our Houston customers. |
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SIXT Car Hire in Houston
Choose car hire in Houston from SIXT and collect from your choice of convenient locations, including Houston Hobby (HOU) Airport and Houston George Bush (IAH) Airport. Explore the cosmopolitan destination of Houston at your leisure with a SIXT rental car, plus add your preferred bookable extras, such as adding an additional driver or car rental protection. From weekend rentals to long-term car hire, get exactly what you need with SIXT.
Driving Tips for Houston
Booking Houston car hire gives you the freedom to explore the city and its environs at your own pace. Just remember when driving in Houston:
- Stop signs: The law in Houston requires all drivers to stop for at least two seconds at any stop sign.
- Passing: It is legal to pass on the left in any area on any road in Houston where there is a white line or a dashed yellow line between lanes.
- Toll roads: Houston has a number of toll roads travelling through the city and in the surrounding areas. You might want to download the EZ TAG Express mobile app to make navigating these easier, or speak to SIXT about adding a prepaid toll package to your Houston rental car booking.
- Parking: Most city centre parking in Houston is metered, although you may find some on-street parking spaces that are free to use in the evenings and on Sundays, so watch for the signs. Be aware of the red and white signs advertising permit only bays.
- Texas turnaround: Also known as the Texas U-turn, this is a lane on a highway that allows a U-turn from a one-way frontage road in one direction to the opposing frontage road in the other direction.
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Best places to visit in and around Houston
With car rental in Houston, you can explore everything from green spaces to outer space. Check out these must-visit attractions and hidden gems:
- NASA Space Centre: One of the world’s premier immersive learning centres for space exploration and science. Parking is available in the Space Centre.
- Armand Bayou Nature Centre: Rent a car in Houston to visit one of the United States’ largest urban wilderness preserves, with 2,500 acres of natural habitats to explore. Spot alligators, deer, turtles, over 370 species of birds, and native flora.
- Galveston Island: Under an hour’s drive away in your Houston hire car lies Galveston Island, featuring the premier family beach park in Texas, Stewart Beach, and the famous Seawall Boulevard. People-watch, cycle, play volleyball, visit the children’s play park or just soak up the sun.
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Good to know when hiring in Houston TX
Explore Texas from as young as 21 years old. We offer a selection of smaller but premium cars for younger drivers. A surcharge applies to under 25s.
We have a great selection of handy additional plans and items for your booking. Simply select what you need at the end of the booking process.
Use our comprehensive online booking tool and simply put in alternative branches to check availability. If you wish to leave the car somewhere else this must be planned.