In Texas, most car rental projects cost between $40.00 and $120 per day, with a typical price near $70.00. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical car rental cost
$40.00 – $120
per day · typical $70.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Car rental cost breakdown
- Economy car$40.00 – $80.00typical $60.00
- SUV$80.00 – $150typical $110
- Luxury car$150 – $400typical $250
At a glance
- Typical range$40.00 – $120
- Unitper day
- Cities covered91
What Car Rentals costs
The daily rate covers the vehicle and basic insurance. Taxes, airport fees, and optional add-ons like GPS or child seats add $15–$50 daily. Prices spike during holidays and in tourist areas.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
Why do rental prices vary so much?
Demand, location (airport vs off-airport), season, and car class heavily affect rates. Airport fees and taxes can add 30% or more.
How can I save on car rentals?
Book early, compare off-airport locations, use membership discounts (AAA, Costco), and consider prepaid rates. Avoid buying fuel from the rental company.
Should I buy the rental company's insurance?
Often no, if your personal auto policy or credit card covers rental cars. Check your coverage before paying extra for CDW.