Last Updated on July 1, 2026 by Kristin
Flying into William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)? Located just 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, travelers appreciate this airport’s convenient location and single-terminal layout. Even though Hobby is much smaller than George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), the airport offers 10 rental car brands that are easy to reach from baggage claim via shuttle. Here’s a handy car rental guide for your next trip to Houston Hobby.
Rental Cars at HOU Airport
To get to Houston Hobby’s rental car lots from the airport, grab your luggage and head to Curb Zone 1 on the arrivals level. Look for signs that say “Ground Transportation,” and then the “Rental Car Shuttles” sign. Most rental car companies’ courtesy shuttles pick up passengers here, with the exception of Sixt (see below).
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Alamo (833) 511-1746
Available Services: Airport shuttle, self-service kiosk and after-hours returns available. This location also includes a free “skip the counter” option when choosing “Accelerated Check-In” online.
Return Location: 7600 Airport Blvd. Houston. To return your vehicle, put this address into your GPS and you’ll arrive at Alamo’s rental car facility. A shuttle will take you back to the airport.
Location Hours: 5 am-12:30 am.
Avis (713) 641-9300
Preferred Services: Airport shuttle, QuickPass, Avis Preferred. Check your smartphone or the Preferred board inside the rental car facility to find your preassigned vehicle.
Return Location: 7600 Airport Blvd, Houston. To return your vehicle, put this address into your GPS and follow the signs for rental car returns. When you’ve returned the car, take a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: 6 am-10 pm.
Budget (713) 643-9395
Preferred Services: Airport shuttle, after-hours returns, Drivers Circle and Fastbreak Return are available. For Fastbreak service, Budget will text or email you with information about your vehicle and where to find it.
Return Location: 7714 Airport Blvd, Houston. To return your vehicle, put this address into your GPS and you’ll arrive at Budget’s rental car lot. Then, hop on a free shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: 6 am-2 am. Shuttle service after closing time will only be offered from the rental car facility to the airport — not to the rental car lot.
Dollar (713) 947-9125
Return Location: 8620 Panair St., Houston. To return your vehicle, put this address into your GPS and you’ll arrive at Dollar’s rental car lot. Then, hop on a free shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: 7 am-8 pm.
Enterprise (833) 511-1748
Available Services: After-hours returns available starting at 4 a.m.
Return Location: 8601 Panair St, Houston. To return your vehicle, put this address into your GPS and you’ll arrive at Enterprise’s rental car lot. From there, you can take a courtesy shuttle back to the airport starting at 4 a.m.
Location Hours: 7 am-11:45 pm.
Hertz (713) 948-5300
Preferred Services: Hertz Ultimate Choice is available at Houston Hobby. Skip the counter and take your pick of the vehicle you want.
Return Location: 8100 Monroe Rd., Houston. To return your vehicle, put this address into your GPS and follow the Rental Car Return signs to reach Hertz’s lot.
Location Hours: 7 am-12:30 am.
National (833) 511-1747
Preferred Services: After-hours return, airport shuttle and Drop & Go services available. Emerald Club members can also pick their preferred vehicle from the Emerald Aisle.
Return Location: 7600 Airport Blvd, Houston. Put this address in your GPS and follow the Rental Car Return signs to reach National’s lot. Look for the courtesy shuttle to catch a ride back to the airport.
Location Hours: 5 am-12:30 am.
Payless (713) 634-0995
Return Location: 7714 Airport Blvd, Houston. Put this address into your GPS when returning the vehicle. Take the Broadway/Hobby airport exit on I-45 and follow the Rental Car Return signs.
Location Hours: 6 am-10 pm.
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Thrifty (713) 947-9125
Return Location: 8620 Panair St, Houston. Put this address into your GPS when returning the vehicle to reach Thrifty’s rental car lot.
Location Hours: 7 am-8 p.m.
Sixt Rent-A-Car (888) 749-8227
Available Services: After-hours return (24/7), airport shuttle. Note that Sixt has a separate shuttle location from other companies on Level 1, Zone 3.
Return Location: 7901 Airport Blvd, Houston. Put this address into your GPS. You’ll reach the FINE Airport Parking Garage – Hobby 2. Follow the Sixt signs to return the car.
Location Hours: 7 am-12 am. Vehicles can be dropped off at any time.
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