Budget Car Rental at Houston Airport

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PRICE
76 / 100
AVG. WAIT
18 mins.
QUALITY OF VEHICLE
80 / 100
DESK SERVICE
75 / 100
VEHICLE PICKUP
77 / 100
VEHICLE DROP-OFF
85 / 100
Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
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Information about renting a vehicle from Budget at Houston Airport

The Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a large establishment in the United States, and in the state of Texas. It serves the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown Metropolitan area, the fifth largest of metropolitan areas in the U.S, and is named after the 41st president of the country, George H.W. Bush.. The airport can also be referred to as the Houston Airport, or by its code of IAH. For arriving passengers there are many facilities and options for ground transport, including several car hire companies, such as Budget George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Budget is loved by many for their ‘budget’ car rental rates, their vehicles of a high quality and their professional customer service.

The large airport of Houston handles around forty million passengers per year from five terminal buildings named as the Terminals A, B, C, D and E. A passenger’s terminal of arrival will depend on the origin of their flight and the airline company with which they are flying. For example, all United Airline international flights arrive at Terminal E, all other international flights arrive at Terminal D, and Terminal A is used for all non-United domestic flights. The airport is a major hub for United Airlines, therefore much of the airport buildings are taken up by their services. Arriving passengers can transfer between terminals by the inter-terminal underground train. This train also connects the terminal to the Marriott on-site airport hotel. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport car hire companies are found at a separate location to the airport, in a new consolidated rental car facility.

The Houston Airport Rental Car facility, with the offices of Budget, is found to the east of John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and is reached by shuttle buses. The journey by bus from the terminals to the car hire companies is about five minutes, and free of charge. Passengers mostly find the white and maroon airport shuttles to be comfortable and convenient, as well as easy to locate, as there are signs in all the arrival areas that indicate ‘Car Rental Shuttle’. The buses are frequently available, twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week. As an extra benefit, the common bus system used by all the car hire companies helps to reduce traffic on the airport roads. The shuttle buses for Budget are accessible to disabled passengers and have room for luggage items.

Although the city of Houston has excellent public transportation, a rented car is considered as best for exploring the area. From the airport, Houston is easily reached by travelling the I-45 or the Highway 59, and is about a 23 mile or 37km journey (to downtown Houston). The I-45 is the road that also leads north towards the large cities of Dallas and Fort Worth. South of the city, the I-45 heads towards Galveston along the shoreline, while the I-10 heads east to Port Arthur, Lake Charles and Lafayette. Within the city, a rented car can be used to visit the numerous tourist attractions available, or to travel between business activities. Several parking lots can be found in the downtown area, including those along Capitol Street, Fannin Street, Smith Street, Texas Street, Milam Street and Walker Street.

Budget’s cars are ideal for leisure or business renters, and come in a range of sizes. The smaller cars of the company are similar to the Hyundai Accent and Ford Focus, medium-sized cars include the Dodge Avenger, Ford Fusion, Chevy Impala and Ford Escape, an SUV with room for five people and large rental cars are considered as similar to the Ford Edge, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car. The last two mentioned are found in the Premium and Luxury car categories. The George Bush Intercontinental Airport car rental companies also have high occupancy vehicles for hire. Ideal for seven are the Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer and Dodge Caravan, and ideal for eight is the Ford Expedition EL. Budget’s largest rental is the Ford Econoline, with room for twelve passengers.

Although most Budget vehicles are hired by category, some can be requested by their specific makes and models. These cars are Budget’s Street Fleet models, and may include the Chevy Corvette, Ford Mustang, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe, Volvo C70, BMW 328, BMW X3, Jeep Wrangler, Lincoln Navigator, Fiat 500 and Ford F150 Supercab. Customers can make enquiries regarding Budget’s ‘green’ vehicles as well, which are environmentally friendly cars that are light on fuel. Budget’s Street Fleet models and ‘green’ cars can be hired online, preferably in advance. It is also recommended to hire additional items of equipment in advance, such as child seats and satellite navigation systems. Budget hand controls for disabled drivers require an early reservation as well, and are free of charge. At the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, hand control equipment is used on certain types of automatic vehicles and operates the brake and accelerator pedals of the vehicle.

Budget one way hires are suggested to customers who do not wish to return to Houston and/or the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. One way hires may be collected from the airport, but then returned to a rental location in another city of Texas, or even to a city in one of the neighbouring states. Rental cars are not usually permitted to travel too far, or to be driven into Canada or Mexico. Houston Airport is one of the Budget Fastbreak Choice rental locations, and therefore all members of the Fastbreak program will enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority counter service. Make a reservation with Budget for cheap car rental from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Address:
Budget Car Rental
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
17330 Palmetto Pines
Houston, TX 77032 US

Telephone Number: 281-449-0145

Where is the Budget Car Rental Desk at Houston?

Map of Budget office at Houston Airport

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Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.

Rental Desk Address:
17330 Palmetto Pines George Bush Intercontl Airport, Houston, 77032, TX, Texas
tel:281-449-0145

What time is Budget open at Houston Airport?

DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 07:00 23:59
Tuesday 07:00 23:59
Wednesday 07:00 23:59
Thursday 07:00 23:59
Friday 07:00 23:59
Saturday 07:00 23:59
Sunday 07:00 23:59

Which rental cars does Budget supply for hire at Houston Airport?

The rental cars available from Budget at Houston Airport are:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chevrolet Tahoe

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Voyager

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Voyager Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Expedition

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Expedition Car Rental
5
7

Ford Explorer

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Explorer Car Rental
4
5

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Kia Rio

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
2
5

Kia Soul

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Soul Car Rental
3
5

Lincoln MKS

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Lincoln MKS Car Rental
5
5

Mazda CX-5

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mazda CX-5 Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Pathfinder

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Pathfinder Car Rental
3
7

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Passat

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Passat Car Rental
3
5

What are Budget's cheapest hire cars at Houston Airport?

Budget's cheapest hire cars available at Houston Airport(per category) are:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Chrysler Pacifica

7 seat minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

Ford Transit Passengervan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

What convertible car rentals does Budget offer at Houston Airport?

Budget offer the following convertible rental cars:

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

What luxury car rentals does Budget offer at Houston Airport?

Budget offer the following luxury cars:

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Which mini-vans does Budget rent at Houston Airport?

Budget rents the following minivans at Houston Airport:

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Voyager

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Voyager Car Rental
3
7

Ford Transit Passengervan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Which automatic cars does Budget provide at Houston Airport?

The following automatic vehicles are available to rent from Budget at Houston Airport:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chevrolet Tahoe

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Voyager

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Voyager Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Expedition

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Expedition Car Rental
5
7

Ford Explorer

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Explorer Car Rental
4
5

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Mustang Convertible

Convertible
Car Rental Offers
Ford Mustang Convertible Car Rental
2
4

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Kia Rio

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
2
5

Kia Soul

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Soul Car Rental
3
5

Lincoln MKS

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Lincoln MKS Car Rental
5
5

Mazda CX-5

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mazda CX-5 Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Pathfinder

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Pathfinder Car Rental
3
7

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Passat

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Passat Car Rental
3
5

What petrol cars does Budget offer for rental at Houston Airport?

The following petrol cars are available to rent from Budget at Houston Airport:

Chevrolet Impala

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Impala Car Rental
3
5

Chevrolet Suburban

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Suburban Car Rental
3
7

Chevrolet Tahoe

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Tahoe Car Rental
3
7

Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler Pacifica Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Avenger

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Avenger Car Rental
4
5

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Ford Escape

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Escape Car Rental
3
5

Ford Explorer

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Explorer Car Rental
4
5

Ford Fiesta

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fiesta Car Rental
2
5

Ford Focus

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
3
5

Ford Fusion

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Ford Fusion Car Rental
4
5

Ford Transit Passengervan

12-passenger van
Car Rental Offers
Ford Transit Passengervan Car Rental
6
12

Lincoln MKS

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Lincoln MKS Car Rental
5
5

Nearby Budget Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

7.69
KM
Humble (texas)
6855 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, 77338 8141, Tx, Texas
9.91
KM
Houston - I-45 North & West Road
10743 North Freeway, Houston, 77037, Tx, Texas
11.20
KM
Spring
20150 Interstate 45, Spring, 77373, Tx, Texas
12.72
KM
Houston - 3341 Fm 1960 Rd W
3341 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, 77068, Tx, Texas
18.72
KM
Houston - Willowbrook Mall
3000 Willowbrook Mall, Sears Auto Center, Houston, 77070, Tx, Texas
20.04
KM
The Woodlands - Downtown
24722 Interstate 45 North, Spring, 77386, Tx, Texas
24.94
KM
Houston - Downtown (texas)
3709 Washington Ave, Houston, 77007 5819, Tx, Texas
25.99
KM
North Eldridge - (tx)
12620 Fm 1960 Rd West Suite A3, Houston, 77065, Tx, Texas
27.86
KM
Houston - 3305 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
3305 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, 77043 1621, Tx, Texas
28.74
KM
Tomball
27734 Highway 249, Tomball, 77375 4501, Tx, Texas
29.58
KM
Houston - Memorial City Way
10301 C Katy Freeway, Houston, 77024, Tx, Texas

Budget Car Rental at Houston: Popular Questions

Where are the closest Budget car rental locations outside Houston Airport?
The nearest Budget car rental locations outside Houston Airport can be found at:
  • Humble (texas) (6855 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, 77338 8141, Tx, Texas) 7.69 KM away.
  • Houston - I-45 North & West Road (10743 North Freeway, Houston, 77037, Tx, Texas) 9.91 KM away.
  • Spring (20150 Interstate 45, Spring, 77373, Tx, Texas) 11.20 KM away.
  • Houston - 3341 Fm 1960 Rd W (3341 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, 77068, Tx, Texas) 12.72 KM away.
  • Houston - Willowbrook Mall (3000 Willowbrook Mall, Sears Auto Center, Houston, 77070, Tx, Texas) 18.72 KM away.
  • The Woodlands - Downtown (24722 Interstate 45 North, Spring, 77386, Tx, Texas) 20.04 KM away.
  • Houston - Downtown (texas) (3709 Washington Ave, Houston, 77007 5819, Tx, Texas) 24.94 KM away.
  • North Eldridge - (tx) (12620 Fm 1960 Rd West Suite A3, Houston, 77065, Tx, Texas) 25.99 KM away.
  • Houston - 3305 W Sam Houston Pkwy N (3305 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, 77043 1621, Tx, Texas) 27.86 KM away.
  • Tomball (27734 Highway 249, Tomball, 77375 4501, Tx, Texas) 28.74 KM away.
What time is Budget open at Houston Airport?
Budget at Houston Airport opening hours are as follows: Monday from 07:00 until 23:59, Tuesday from 07:00 until 23:59, Wednesday from 07:00 until 23:59, Thursday from 07:00 until 23:59, Friday from 07:00 until 23:59, Saturday from 07:00 until 23:59, Sunday from 07:00 until 23:59
Where is the Budget Car Rental Desk at Houston Airport?
Budget rental desk is located at 17330 Palmetto Pines George Bush Intercontl Airport, Houston, 77032, TX, Texas. Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
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