Car Rental Houston

Car rental in Houston is the ideal way to tour this iconic city. With sights peppered across the state, a rental car enables you to travel around at your own pace to take in everything you want to see.

Houston’s road network is vast. Set out like the spokes of a wheel, you’re well-connected to all corners of the city.

If you’re arriving at Houston Airport, you’ll find yourself within the north of the state. It’s around a 30-minute drive into the heart of downtown. The I-69 and the I-45 both pass along the side of the airport, so you’ll be able to merge onto either one if you’re heading into the center.

Car rental in Houston also gives you the opportunity to get out and explore more of Texas. Austin is around a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the west along the I-10. It’s well worth a trip and an overnight stay if you want to truly experience this city.

Dallas is further north along the I-45 and takes just under three and a half hours to get there. Again, it’s worth a trip even if you’re only in the Lone Star State for a short stay, but it would be worth stopping here for a few days to make the most of it.

Speed limits are strictly enforced in the state of Texas, so always check the road you are driving along. You’ll find most highways have a speed limit of 70mph (112km/h) and this reduces in urban areas.

Like elsewhere in the US, everyone must wear a seatbelt and it’s illegal to use a phone. You’ll need to carry your driving licence with you when you take to the roads of Houston, and you cannot park within 15 metres of a fire hydrant.

Packed full of world-class attractions, this Texan city is one that’s not to be missed. As one of the biggest cities in the state, you’ll find gems in every corner of this sprawling metropolis – making car rental in Houston a necessity to see everything.

“Houston, we have a problem”

Get set for space explorations when you arrive in Houston. The city is famous for its NASA Johnson Space Center, a place where real astronauts come to train and where you can wander around to see more than 400 artifacts from out of this world.

You’ll be able to get up close to a real piece of rock from the moon, step foot inside a full-scale replica shuttle and even watch Mission Control in action. Stroll through the Starship Gallery to see most of the artifacts housed in the center or jump along the NASA tram tour for a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the Saturn V rocket to the training facility.

There are live talks by astronauts you can watch, as well as the immersive shows to watch in Destiny Theater. Make sure to spend a full day here, experiencing everything on offer.

Museum District

Spread across four zones, the Houston Museum District houses 19 museums. You’ll be able to park up your rental car and explore the area on foot.

If you’re travelling as a family, be sure to head to the Children’s Museum in Zone 4. Here, from running the stores to the government, kids rule the roost. They can also become undercover spies, build robots and tackle suspense courses – it’s an afternoon packed full of fun and adventure.

Another must-see while in the museum district is the Museum of Fine Arts. Among the 10 largest in the whole of the US, this museum is home to more than 65,000 masterpieces. Take some time to wander around exploring everything there is to see.

Soak up some sights

For family friendly fun, head across to the Downtown Aquarium. You can tour the marshland, see a shipwreck and explore the lush environment of a rain forest. This six-acre entertainment center comprises tonnes of activities to keep every member of the family engaged. With more than 300 species calling this aquatic habitat home, you can spend a day or so getting lost in this water-wonderland.

You can even get up close with some of the center’s friendly creatures, including bearded dragons, snakes and sea turtles. There plenty of places to eat and a selection of shops where you can pick up some souvenirs to take home.

Whether you’re spending the whole of your trip in the city or branching out further afield, car rental in Houston will allow you to explore the vast and enthralling landscapes of Texas at your own pace.