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Thrifty, Houston Intrcntl Airport Car hire

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 33 reviews

Houston, Texas, United States

7.5 / 10 Good

Best Price Car Hire at George Bush Intercontinental Airport(IAH)

Last updated on: January 3, 2026

Thrifty - Houston Intrcntl Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

17330 PALMETTO PINES,HOUSTON,TX,77032,US

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Houston Intrcntl Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - Houston Intrcntl Airport car hire by free shuttle bus.

Branch is located outside the airport. After collecting luggage, please take shuttle bus to branch, about 5 minutes ride.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to the 1st floor of IAH car rental center. Rental return entrance located at Rankin Road. Entrance google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dFJzXxRqbiogYsZp9 After returning the vehicle, take the shuttle back to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
06:00 -23:00
06:00 -23:00
06:00 -23:00
06:00 -23:00
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06:00 -23:00
06:00 -23:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
USD 13/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
USD 16.99/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 98
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Tire chains rental
Tire chains rental
Prices and inventory depend on local stores.
USD 18/day

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada
A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

2.3 km from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

23.8 km from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport

35.5 km from Houston Hobby Airport

Hotels

11.8 km from se1ect Inn and Suites

23.8 km from C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

28 km from Hampton Inn Houston Northwest

Other Landmarks

19.9 km from Willowbrook Mall

28.7 km from Water Wall

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.5 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 2.2
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 2.5
  • Spaciousness: 2.2
  • Counter staff: 1.8
  • Pick-up location: 2.3
  • Drop-off location: 2.5
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • I.Iliev

    Houston

    9.6 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Like: Everything
    Dislike: NA
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  • T.Downum

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Like: The guys at thrifty were so helpful and efficient. I got in late Tuesday night and they made the process go by without any issues.
    Dislike: nothing
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  • W.Wise

    Houston

    8.6 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Like: The service
    Dislike: The car. Do not like American cars. Japanese, Korean, and German are much more preferred!!!
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  • K.SCHMITT

    Houston

    6.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    1st car at check out needed to be serviced, we had take back and pick another
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  • Anonymous

    Houston

    8.3 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The car I rented did not have a gas cap. Customer service was like talking to a robot.
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  • B.Heithoff

    Houston

    5.3 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Counter staff wasn't helpful and they overcharged us in my opinion. Wouldn't have rented a car if it was going to be $300 for a weekend....absolutely absurd. Weren't helpful once we returned the car, when we got the car lady tried to explain all fees and I get gas/toll pass but those don't add another $140 to put it to $200....ridiculous and wouldn't recommend or use this company again.
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  • T.Ludwig

    Houston

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Thrifty did not have the class of car requested and said the Jeep Grand Cherokee was an upgrade even though that's what you had listed.
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  • k.davies

    Houston

    7.7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Counter guy would not honor voucher price. Negotiated half the difference. No more thrifty and no more of you guys.
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  • Ikon

    Houston

    6.3 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The car was fine, but The thrifty staff was grossly incompetent and unprofessional. First, they stack on additional property tax onto your bill and say that its standard procedure. This should be disclosed at the time of the booking online, not on the 11th hour when you are checking out the vehicle. Secondly, the counter staff gave me the car keys, turned of the counter lights and fled home (without even inspecting the vehicle). I was stranded at the parking garage for 2 hours because the exit gates were blocked and there was no one from Thrifty to check me out . It was not until 3 am that someone from Hertz gate called for help to let me out. To add insult to injury, when I went back to Thrifty in Dallas to get compensated for their negligence, the counter manager says, we will take off the property tax and that's all she can do because, I may have just been hanging out at the garage for 2 hrs at pickup to create a story. I mentioned that I have videos and pictures as proof of facts on their incompetence and will make sure to warn others of this episode
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  • J.Long

    Houston

    8.7 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    We went to the Thrifty car rental counter in Houston and they tried to charge us a lot more money than we were quoted on EasyRentCars.com. I asked why it was so much more and the lady said because of the easy pass, I told her I did not ask for the easy pass nor do I want it. She took out the easy pass and the price was still higher, she then proceeded to tell me it was due to taxes, I said no, all taxes were included in my quote and her next reason was because I was returning it to a different location from my pick up location, again, I told her no, that was all calculated in my original quote. Since she ran out of excuses she decided to credit me the difference. We then proceeded to pick up our car and was told that they did not have any full size cars left, all they had was full size trucks. So we had no choice and drove off with a full size gas guzzling truck. At the end of our vacation we dropped off the truck at the San Antonio airport and had no issues there.
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  • Anonymous

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The suv exceded my expectations.
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  • M.ALMEIDA

    Houston

    6.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The counter stuff always offer more things to contract. Becames more expensive.
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  • P.Henry

    Houston

    9.3 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The staff was very helpful at the counter, even though longer-term rentals are not normal affairs.
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  • Belle Lynch

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    At Houston Airport, we took a shuttle to the car rental center to pick up the car. The hall was spacious, and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommended!
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  • Marguerite Robin

    Houston

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Anna Zechariah

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Madeline Surrey

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Very economical, and the rental company is quite reliable.
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  • Bella Hamilton

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Nina Patrick

    Houston

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Elsie Agnes

    Houston

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Newman Herbert

    Houston

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Lou Benjamin

    Houston

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Theresa Crane

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Roderick Crofts

    Houston

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Yedda Murray

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Sandy Jenny

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The rental process was convenient. Returning the car was simple; just hand the keys to the personnel. The whole process was easy and straightforward, and the invoice was automatically sent to my email. The charges were clear.
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  • Truman Colclough

    Houston

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    It's okay.
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  • Renata Oliver

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Very convenient
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  • Regan Moore

    Houston

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    It's acceptable, but internal management needs improvement.
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  • Molly Ann

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Toby Ellen

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Chasel Martha

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Bishop Franklin

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Mirabelle Ingersoll

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Faithe Peggy

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Pleasant car rental experience
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  • King Ford

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    After landing at the airport, taking the shuttle bus to the rental car building was very convenient. The car pickup process was quick, and the verification was efficient.
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  • Ida Wat

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Overall great experience, and the deposit was refunded quickly.
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  • Octavia Edith

    Houston

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Pretty good.
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  • Grace Grey

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Phoenix Brown

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Satisfied, thumbs up!
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  • Xaviera Eden

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Picking up the car was quite convenient, but I rented a Camry and was given an Altima. CarPlay was inconvenient to use and often disconnected.
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  • Kimberley Howell(s)

    Houston

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    There are hidden charges. If you don’t ask, they’ll add a bunch of random extras like insurance, towing, and toll fees, and ask you to sign. Do not listen to the store staff's upselling. Many of these are already paid for on QEEQ, just tell them you want zero extras.
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  • Merry Lawson

    Houston

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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  • Wright Jasper

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Satisfied
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  • Aries Becky

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    The car quality is good.
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  • Amanda Veblen

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Anonymous

    Houston

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • K.Pavelka

    Houston

    6.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

    I travel every 2 weeks and have used thrifty every time. I was very Disappointed in the options of compact cars as most of them were in poor condition. I had to chose one that was in decent condition but smelled like smoke.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

17330 PALMETTO PINES,HOUSTON,TX,77032,US

What is the Telephone Number?

+18772830898

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Houston Intrcntl Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - Houston Intrcntl Airport car hire by free shuttle bus.

Branch is located outside the airport. After collecting luggage, please take shuttle bus to branch, about 5 minutes ride.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please return to the 1st floor of IAH car rental center. Rental return entrance located at Rankin Road. Entrance google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dFJzXxRqbiogYsZp9 After returning the vehicle, take the shuttle back to the airport.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 25 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

    Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

    Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

    Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full Driving License issued in United States

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver USD 13/day

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental USD 16.99/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Infant car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).

  • Child car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 98

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 91

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

  • Tire chains rental USD 18/day

    Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    2.3 km from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    23.8 km from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport

    35.5 km from Houston Hobby Airport

  • Hotels

    11.8 km from se1ect Inn and Suites

    23.8 km from C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton

    28 km from Hampton Inn Houston Northwest

  • Other Landmarks

    19.9 km from Willowbrook Mall

    28.7 km from Water Wall

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