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Houston Hobby HOU Airport
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Welcome to SIXT car rental Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Your car rental Houston Hobby Airport pickup starts with a short shuttle ride from the terminal to the SIXT branch. Skytrax named Houston Hobby the first 5-Star airport in North America in 2022.
How do you get the best deal at Houston Hobby Airport?
Book early for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo each March, when citywide demand peaks. Choose a Flexi booking if your plans may change. Other rates have different cancellation conditions.
How do you get to the SIXT Houston Hobby Airport location?
- Follow the ground transportation signs to Level 1.
- Head to Zone 3, Passenger Pick-Up Number 10.
- Board the SIXT shuttle and ride to the branch.
Shuttle bus information
The stop is separate from the main rental-car counters — look for Zone 3, Passenger Pick-Up Number 10. Both the orange SIXT shuttle and the red FINE Airport Parking shuttle serve it, with a ride of about 7 minutes to the branch.
Why choose SIXT at Houston Hobby Airport?
- Premium fleet with top brands including BMW and Mercedes-Benz
- New cars ready for pickup
- 24-hour return outside staffed hours
Check the more information section at the top of this page, then book your car rental HOU today.
Smooth pickup & return at Houston Hobby Airport
Here's what to expect at every stage, from arrival to drop-off, when you rent a car at Houston Hobby Airport.
Before your rental
- Bring a valid driver's license, ID, and a credit card for payment and deposit — it must be in the main driver's name.
- Additional drivers must be added at the counter with their own valid license.
- Add your flight number so the team can be aware of delays and assist upon arrival.
- Use the SIXT App to check in and manage your booking if your flight is delayed.
During your rental
- Add 24/7 roadside assistance as an optional extra.
- Choose the protection options that suit your trip.
- Bring your dog along. Secure them in the vehicle and return the car clean.
After your rental – drop-off and car return
- Follow the SIXT return signs to drop off your rental car at Houston Hobby Airport.
- Return with the same fuel level as at pickup — refuel first unless you've prepaid for fuel.
- Outside staffed hours, lock the vehicle and drop your key in the key drop box near the shuttle stop.
- Allow about 7 minutes for the shuttle back to the terminal, plus extra time before your flight.
Explore Houston with your rental car
Your car rental Houston Hobby Airport pickup puts the city, Space Center Houston and the Gulf Coast within reach.
Most popular car types at SIXT Houston Hobby Airport
- An SUV gives you room for a beach day in Galveston (about 35 miles, 45 minutes).
- A minivan suits families visiting Space Center Houston (about 15 miles, 25 minutes).
- A compact car is easy to park around downtown Houston (about 10 miles, 15–20 minutes).
Extras and add-ons
Add a GPS unit or child seats to your rental car at Houston Hobby Airport.
Driving from Houston Hobby Airport
I-45 connects the airport to the city. The drive from HOU to downtown Houston covers about 10 miles and takes roughly 15–20 minutes, longer at rush hour.
Booking and seasonal travel tips
Demand peaks during the rodeo, so book early for car rental HOU. Add your extras up front for a smoother pickup, and check SIXT ONE for rewards and current Best Deals offers before you go.
Customer reviews & feedback
What our customers are saying
*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at Houston Hobby HOU Airport. The score is an average of all customer responses.
Good to know when renting at Houston Hobby HOU Airport
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.
Under the “More information” section on this page, the pickup details are provided right below the map and the address.
To extend an active rental, please visit sixt.com/service or call SIXT at +1 888 SIXT CAR (749 8227). If you return the vehicle later than agreed in the rental agreement, extra days may be charged due to the rental extension. If you do not inform us about the rental extension, we will charge an additional service fee of $20.00 USD.
Yes. Every SIXT vehicle is cleaned, inspected, and refueled before each rental. Still, we recommend reviewing the car’s condition against your rental agreement and reporting any differences right away. For added peace of mind, take photos of the vehicle at pickup and return time to keep a record of its condition.
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.
SIXT will provide any renter who has purchased the optional Extended Roadside Protection coverage with 24/7 breakdown assistance (where available) without any additional charge.
No, you don’t need to return it fully charged. You should bring the EV back with at least the same charge level it had at pickup. If the vehicle was handed over above 80%, it should be returned with at least 80%. If it was below 80%, just match that level.
If you purchased the prepaid charging option, you only need to return the car with at least 20% charge, no extra charging required. If you did not purchase this option and return the car with less charge than agreed, a recharge fee will apply at the rate stated in your rental agreement.
You can go to "Manage booking" and fill out our Lost Item form, which is also available in our article. Our team will search your car and contact you if we find your belongings.
