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William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
Address:
7714 Airport Boulevard,
Houston,
TX,
77061,
United States
Phone:
(1) 713-643-9395
Hours of Operation:
Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a shuttle to the car lot.
Where Is Budget at the Hobby Airport Car Rental?
CARS: Must take 5 minute shuttle ride to Budget office.
RETURNS & WALK-UP RENTERS: From I-45, take the Broadway/Hobby Airport exit. Turn south on Broadway & look for the Hobby Airport exit ramp. Follow Car Rental Return signs to lead to the Budget facility.
When you arrive, go to the Budget counter in the baggage claim area. The manager or key person will have your contract ready and personally escort you to your vehicle.
Valet Return: If offered, you will be told about our service as you are escorted to your car.
Note - 24 hr. Shuttling service is available. However, during after-hours, Shuttle service is only available to the airport terminal. Shuttling services from the airport will resume during operating hours.
Hobby Airport Rental Car Return
To return a Budget Houston Hobby Airport car rental, take your rental car to the address above. This is the same location as car rental pickup at Houston Hobby Airport.
Hobby Airport Car Rental Information
Houston can get hot, and an air-conditioned car rental from William P. Hobby Airport is the way to travel. Budget Car Rental at Hobby Airport offers an expansive variety of rental car options so that you and your fellow travelers can find the perfect transportation before you leave the airport.
What is the best type of car to rent in Houston?
Houston is a vibrant city full of adventures just waiting to be found. Reserve your car rental from Houston Hobby Airport today to select from a wide selection of vehicles, and to secure the perfect car rental for the activities you have planned around the city.
Van Rental
Budget offers both passenger van rental and minivan rental in Houston. Snag your favorite and get your family from the Houston Zoo to the Downtown Aquarium and everywhere in between. Passenger Vans are great for groups up to 12 or 15 that have outgrown a minivan.
SUV Rental
SUV rentals from Budget are great for exploring the outdoors of Texas. Check out the Waugh Drive Bat Colony in your SUV at sunset to see the spectacular site of thousands of bats taking flight.
Long-Term Car Rental
Everything is bigger in Texas except for the price tag on your monthly car rental with Budget. When you get a rental car at Hobby Airport in Houston, TX for a long-term rental, you get an affordable price tag and a high-quality car rental.
Luxury Car Rental
A convertible car rental is the best way to see Houston. Beat the heat with the top down as you cruise through the Museum District of Houston or live up the Houston nightlife at Etro Lounge.
William P. Hobby Airport Travel FAQs
HOU was renamed William P. Hobby Airport in 1967 after the former Texas governor of the same name. William Hobby was the 27th governor of the Lone Star State and served from 1917 to 1921. (Source)
Yes and no. Houston is incredibly easy to navigate, making driving easier than many large cities. However, as one of the largest cities in the United States, many people are on the road, and you can expect heavy traffic. We recommend leaving a few minutes early when driving to your destinations and using an app or GPS to find the best traffic routes. (Source)
A car is strongly recommended to get around Houston. Access to a vehicle will help you save time exploring Houston’s best attractions, and strict public transportation schedules won’t limit you. Additionally, a Budget rental car can help you avoid expensive ride-share services.
It’s nearly 10 miles from the HOU airport to downtown Houston. After picking up your Budget rental, reaching the downtown area will likely take about 20 to 30 minutes. Just going from the airport to downtown? As long as you book a one-way trip in advance, you can use nearly any U.S. Budget location as an alternative drop-off location, including all Budget locations in Houston. (Source)
Yes, IAH is bigger than HOU. The IAH airport is the second-busiest airport in Texas, serving over 40 million passengers annually compared to HOU’s 13 million annual passengers. Additionally, IAH covers 10,000 acres and has five runways. The HOU airport covers just 1,304 acres and has three runways. If you choose to fly into IAH, you can find Budget rental cars there, too. (Source) (Source)