Houston is a Big City, So Get a Rental Car

Filed under: Car Rental - 19 Nov 2008

Two months ago, my boss informed me that I was going to be taking a trip to Houston. He said there were a couple of meetings that I needed to attend on behalf of our company. Although I had been to Dallas twice before, this was going to be my first time to go to Houston.

After my boss told me I needed to go, he asked if I would mind making my own travel arrangements. Since he said I could charge whatever I needed to the company account, I said that sounded fine. He let me know that in addition to getting a flight and hotel, I should definitely get a rental car. He told me that Houston is a really large city (in fact, it’s the fourth largest in the United States), and that trying to get around without a rental car would be a nightmare.

Since my boss is a pretty smart guy, I followed all of the instructions he gave me. Once I arrived in Houston, I was quite glad that I did. Even though I was only there for three days, I had to go to several different meetings, and I doubt I would have been on-time for all of them without my rental car.

Choosing a Car Rental in Houston, Texas

Filed under: Car Rental Houston - 07 Nov 2008

I am a huge fan of the Houston Astros! Although I don’t live in Houston (unfortunately, I don’t even live in Texas; I live all the way up in Wisconsin), I have a special sports package that allows me to watch almost every one of their games. While I don’t get to watch every game from beginning to end, at the very least I will record a game and find the highlights to watch once it’s over.

Because I love the Astros so much, I make sure that I visit Houston at least once a year to attend a couple of their games. Since baseball teams play so many games during their season, I am able to see multiple Astros games by just taking one trip to Houston. Even though I wish they did play around the clock, I can’t stay at the Astros stadium for my entire trip, so I always get a rental car to get around in when I visit Houston. Fortunately, Houston is a big city, so once I get my rental car, it’s never hard to find something interesting to do while the Astros aren’t playing.

Houston Car Rental from National

Filed under: Car Rental - 28 Oct 2008

Last month, I took a four day trip over the weekend down to Houston. The reason I went to Houston was to begin looking for apartments. I’m currently in college in another state, but when I graduate from college in May, I’m going to be working for an energy company in Houston. Several of my friends are also moving to Houston, so I’m quite excited about what the future is going to be like for me.

When I went down to Houston, since I had to go all over the city looking at different apartments, I made sure to get a rental car. Since I knew from the beginning of scheduling my trip that I was going to need a rental car, I made all of my reservations online. I chose to rent my car from National Car Rental. The reason that I picked National for my Houston car rental is not only do they have great rates, but they also have an easy to use website. I completed the entire rental process online, and didn’t encounter a single problem. Once I arrived in Houston, National had my rental car ready and waiting for me.

Budget Rent a Car in Houston

Filed under: Car Rental - 23 Oct 2008

If you need to get a rental car for a trip to Houston but don’t want to spend a lot of money, why not take a look at the rental vehicles that Budget has to offer? From SUVs to economy cars, Budget has a wide variety of rental vehicles that you can get at very affordable rates.

Budget is one of the rental car companies that consistently offers the best rates on rental vehicles. However, you can find even better rates from Budget online. And while you can use other websites to track down the best deals from Budget, they actually publish a lot of them directly on their website (for example, an online coupon for $20 off any weekly rental).

Best of all, Budget services multiple areas throughout Houston. Whether you are in downtown Houston, the suburban areas of Houston or directly at the airport, Budget can get you into your rental vehicle in a very short amount of time.

So, if you need a reliable vehicle at a reasonable price, go check out the Budget website and see what kind of rental vehicles they have to offer for the Houston area.

Two Quality Rental Car Companies in Houston

Filed under: Car Rental - 07 Oct 2008

Over the past year, I have visited Houston twice. The first time that I went to Houston this year, I spent four days there for a family member’s wedding. When I returned to Houston later this year, it was for a six day business trip. Even though I was very busy with work during my second trip, both trips to Houston were actually quite enjoyable.

Each time that I went to Houston, I rented a car for the duration of my trip. However, I rented from a different company each time. On my first trip to Houston, I got my rental car from Enterprise, and on my second trip, I got my rental car from Advantage. With both companies, I got a quality car at a reasonable price, and was treated quite well by the staff at both rental car companies.

Even though I was happy with my Enterprise experience, the reason I have used two different companies is because I shop for my deals online, and when I’m comparing prices, I simply look for the best deal. While Enterprise was offering the best deal during my first trip, during the time of my second trip, it was Advantage that had the most appealing offer.

Find Cheap Deals on Car Rental in Houston, Texas

Filed under: Car Rental, Car Rental Houston - 26 Sep 2008

Don’t let the fact that it is located in the Midwest fool you: Houston is a very large city. With a population of over two million people (and a metropolitan population of over five and a half million), Houston is a thriving city that is full of people and energy. If you are going to Houston for a business trip or vacation, you will enjoy the time that you spend there. I have several relatives that live in and around the Houston area, so I have been there my fair share of times.

Even though I visit family when I go to Houston, one thing I still always do is get a car rental. Although my family members always say that they would be more than happy to let me borrow their vehicles, I know from personal experience that trying to coordinate your transportation needs around someone else’s schedule can turn into a major headache quite quickly. So, to save them and myself the trouble, I simply use the Internet to reserve a car rental before every Houston Texas trip. This allows me to get a reliable rental vehicle at surprisingly low costs!

Don’t Wait to Get Your Car Rental from the Houston Airport

Filed under: Car Rental - 14 Sep 2008

When my friends tell me their most recent story about getting a rental car from the Houston airport (or any other airport for that matter), I always ask them one question: did you reserve your rental car ahead of time? Nine times out ten, they say no. I just smile and tell them that I hope they learned their lesson about making rental car arrangements before a trip begins (you would be surprised at how many of them have repeated the same mistake multiple times).

If you want to avoid a bad car rental experience at the Houston airport, you need to get your car reserved ahead of time. While it is extremely convenient that you can pick up a rental car directly from the Houston airport, this luxury is actually only convenient if you have a car reserved and ready to go. Otherwise, you will be stuck in line with the other unfortunate people who were too lazy (or simply didn’t know) to get online and make their car rental reservation. Take it from me (and my friends): your car rental experience will be much more pleasant if you take care of it before you arrive at the Houston airport!

Find a Deal on Car Rental in Houston

Filed under: Car Rental, Car Rental Houston - 29 Aug 2008

Whether you are heading down to Houston for a business trip or taking time to visit there for a vacation with your family, Houston is an enjoyable city to visit. As you probably know, it is quite large, and there are many different places to go for entertainment (even if you only have a little window of time between meetings).

Because Houston is such a large city, it takes some time to get from place to place. Therefore, unless you want to spend a big chunk of your trip waiting on transportation, you should get a car rental in Houston. Having a rental car will allow you to spend your time doing things you enjoy instead of spending it waiting around.

The great thing about getting a car rental for Houston is that you don’t have to actually wait until you arrive in Houston to reserve your rental. Not only will making your rental car reservation online save you time, but it will also save you money. You can use your computer to shop around for the best deal on a car rental in Houston, and then you can pick it up once you actually get to Houston.

Would I Recommend Car Rental in Houston?

Filed under: Car Rental - 25 Aug 2008

Earlier this summer, I had an opportunity to visit Houston for a few days with one of my friends who grew up there. He had to go home for a few days to take care of some things, and because things were slow at work, I was able to take off for a few days and make the trip to Houston with my friend.

My friend had told me that you literally had to get on the highway anytime you wanted to go anywhere, and although I thought he was exaggerating, after visiting the city for a few days, I found out that what he was saying was completely true.

I really enjoyed Houston, and plan on going there again in the future. If I am not going with someone who lives there and has a car, I will definitely be renting a car, because I don’t know how you would get around Houston without a rental car. It’s such a big city, with so many highways, and renting a car seems like a much more practical (and even economical) choice than trying to take taxis everywhere or ride the public transportation buses.

Car Rental Houston

Filed under: Car Rental Houston - 13 Aug 2008

Houston, Texas, is a huge draw for many people visiting the Texas Gulf Coast area. The enormous draw of this city calls to many different types of visitors, from those seeking work to those simply seeing the sights. Visiting a city the size of Houston is going to require travel accommodations, though, and that means finding a company for car rental in Houston.

If you find yourself in need of a car rental in Houston, you’re in luck. The city is packed with different rental companies, from large chain companies to local companies. Some of the national chains you’ll find in the Houston area are:

Avis, Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent a Car, Thrifty and Advantage Rental Car.

As mentioned, these can be found throughout the city and most of them have an office at the airport, as well. That takes care of the convenience factor. Now it comes time to talk price. Make sure that when you get your price quote for a car rental in Houston before you agree to the rental. This means getting all the various fees out in the open, as well. Some companies will be upfront about the licensing fees, sales tax and other surcharges, while others will attempt to bury it in the paperwork. That can lead to a nasty surprise to say the least.

Knowing what kind of vehicle you’ll need from a company for car rental in Houston is the best way to get the right price. Ask for what you need, reserve it, in fact. If the car company is out of stock on that particular type of car, then you’ll get a free upgrade.

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