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SIXT Car Rental in Houston
Those headed to Houston can find SIXT branches both at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and in several convenient locations downtown. Getting a car rental in Houston is a breeze with our friendly customer support team at your service.
When you rent a car in Houston, you’ll have all of Southeast Texas at your fingertips. You’ll find what you need in our wide range of premium vehicles, whether you want to embrace local culture in a pickup truck or you need a minivan for the whole family.
Driving Tips for Houston
As soon as you get behind the wheel of your car rental in Houston, you can start exploring on your own time. Remember these tips for a smooth driving experience:
- Rush Hour: Houston is a large city with multiple airports; therefore, traffic can be difficult to navigate. Avoid Highway 610, I-45, and I-69 in the early morning and late afternoon if possible.
- The Heat: Fight the Texas heat with a SIXT car rental with air conditioning. When possible, park your car in the shade and give it a chance to cool down before touching metal seatbelts.
- Toll Roads: Houston is home to a few toll roads, including the Houston Grand Parkway. Plan your trip after consulting our dedicated toll page.
- Speed Limits: Texas has many rural roads outside the city, and you can drive up to 75 mph on these. Within the city, though, adhere to a speed limit of 25 mph.
Keep our other tips for driving in Texas in mind for a relaxing experience.
Best places to visit in and around Houston
There’s plenty more to do in Houston, so be sure not to miss these:
- Space Center Houston: Space enthusiasts will want to visit this center to see actual rockets and watch astronauts train for their upcoming missions. There is also plenty of parking, even electric car charging station for the EVs.
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: There’s no better way to experience authentic Texan culture than by heading to the rodeo. You can watch plenty of bull riding and barrel racing competitions.
- Day trip to Galveston: Galveston is only about a 50-minute drive south of Houston, so this is the perfect day trip for those wanting to hit the beach.
With your rental car in Houston, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to check out the attractions on your own schedule.
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Good to know when renting in Houston TX
You must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license in order to rent with SIXT in Houston. An underage fee applies for those under 25. Certain car categories are also unavailable for those under 25 drivers.
"If you don't have a credit card, most SIXT locations also accept debit cards in the name of the main renter for some car rental categories. You will also need to show up to 2 forms of government-issued ID and meet other criteria depending on the rental location and where you live.
It is generally allowed to do one-way rentals between SIXT branches in Houston as well as stations elsewhere in the country. Enter your pick-up and return stations in our booking form to check availability. An additional fee may apply for this service.
Have your plans changed? Don't worry! Select our flexible option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
If you add SIXT Connect service you can get Wi-Fi for up to 5 devices as well as 4G Internet, a translator tool, a city guide and GPS. SIXT Connect Plus also has up to 60 minutes per day of national and international calls.
Drive your family or friends around this sprawling city in an SUV with room for everyone. Or select a compact car to save money on longer drives.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
