Last Updated on August 28, 2022 by Kristin

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Need a George Bush airport car rental? Flying into Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)? Located 23 miles north of Houston, IAH is the largest international hub in Texas.

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport has five terminals, labeled A through E. Passengers can travel between the terminals and the international arrivals building using the Skyway people-mover system.

Rental Cars at IAH Airport

The George Bush airport rental car counters are located in a consolidated facility accessible via shuttles that depart every five minutes during peak hours, and every 10 minutes in the late evening.

From baggage claim on the lower level, look for the “Ground Transportation” signs, which lead to additional “Rental Car” signs pointing to the specific shuttles. The rental car shuttles are blue and white, and the ride to the rental car center takes about five minutes.

There are nine major rental car companies at IAH:

Alamo Rent a Car (833) 511-1743

Available Services: Online check-in and self-service kiosk. Online check-in offers the option to “skip the counter” and go straight to your car.
Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Alamo.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

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Avis Rent a Car (281) 443-5800

Preferred Services: Avis Preferred available. Check your smartphone or the Preferred board inside the rental car facility to find your preassigned vehicle. You have the option to change your pre-selected vehicle for a similar one in the Select & Go Exchange Area, or get a nicer car in the Select & Go Upgrade Area. Prices are on the cars’ hangtags.
Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Avis.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Budget Car Rental (281) 449-0145

Preferred Services: Look for the Fastbreak line or kiosk. Show your ID, and you will receive the rental agreement, keys and instructions for finding the car.
Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Budget. Fastbreak members do not have to go to the counter to return the car.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

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Dollar Rent a Car (866) 434-2226

Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Dollar.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 5 am-1:30 am.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car (833) 628-9676

Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Enterprise.
Location Hours: Location open daily 6 am-12 am. Dropbox available for after-hours returns.

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Hertz (281) 209-6700

Preferred Services: Gold Canopy Service, Gold Choice and Prestige Service are available.
Return Location: 17314 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Hertz.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 5 am-2 am.

National (833) 511-1745

Preferred Services: Emerald Aisle and Drop & Go are available.
Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for National.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Payless (281) 443-8477

Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Payless.
Location Hours: Location is open Mon-Fri 7 am-11 pm; Sat 8 am-8 pm; Sun 8 am-11 pm.

Thrifty (877) 283-0898

Return Location: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston. As you approach the airport via John F. Kennedy Blvd. and Will Clayton Parkway, look for signs for the rental car center, then follow signs for Thrifty.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 5 am-1:30 am.

Off-Airport Rental Cars at IAH

There’s also a Zipcar location at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Several companies—including Ace, E-Z, AVR and Europcar—have off-airport locations near IAH reachable by shuttle bus from the airport terminal. If renting from an off-airport location, see the rental car company’s website for instructions for pickup and return.

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