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On average a rental car in Galveston costs $63 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Galveston found in the last 2 weeks is $38.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($54/day).
The average gas price in Galveston is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Galveston.
Car rental companies onsite at Hobby airport include Easirent, Hertz, Dollar, THT Cars, Thrifty, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Airport Van, Payless and Alamo.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Galveston costs $64 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Galveston costs $86 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Galveston costs $104 per day, on average.
In Galveston, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 5919 Broadway St (2 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Galveston costs $441 per week ($63 per day).
On average a rental car in Galveston costs $1,890 per month ($63 per day).
Most car rental providers in Galveston offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Galveston, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Galveston so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
There are different cars that you can rent when visiting Galveston. The catch, however, is on the kind of car you want, the purpose the vehicle will serve, and whether or not the car will suit you. If you use the beach parking or go to the beach areas of Galveston, get a vehicle that can move on the sand, like the AWD cars. You can also choose a minivan for rent if you're a large group and require space or an economy car for a small number of people.
The prima facie speed limit in Galveston varies based on the street for which you drive. The default speed in residential streets is about 30mph, while that of alleys stands at 15mph. The speed limit for places like Seawall Boulevard is about 40mph from 61st to 39th Street and reduces to 35mph from 39th Street through Ferry Street. The school zones have a speed limit of 20mph. The city has roadways signs informing you of a speed limit change. Ensure you are keen to stay within acceptable limits. Traffic cameras are in designated areas around Galveston; therefore, stick to the required speed limits.
Galveston has many parking lots for visitors and locals needing parking spaces. Galveston free parking lots are located along Seawall on the north side between 19th and 12th Street, 39th and 33rd Streets, 61st and 53rd Street, and on 85th and 91st Streets of the Seawall. Galveston paid parking is charged at about $2 per hour for a minimum of two hours, available from 10am to 6pm. The metered charges, however, should not exceed around $16 a day. Persons with limited mobility with car tags indicating disability are exempt from paying for parking in the paid parking lots.
6 locations in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
2112 Gulf Fwy S
+1 281 724 2320
2144 Bayport Blvd
+1 281 474 4466
2925 Palmer Hwy Ste A
+1 409 948 3300
301 Fm517
+1 281 337 7677
304 W Main St
+1 281 316 1979
5919 Broadway St
+1 409 740 0700
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Cons:
I will never use enterprise again. They have closed many of their locations, so the one I rented from was closed. I then had to drive thirty minutes to a new location. And then pay a fee to pick up from the city I initially rented from. Terrible customer service. Plus they are only open 7-7 so if you need help after that, you are out of luck. Will never use again.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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I had a small old debt from a car accident rental that had apparently not been paid. Instead of just saying "call corporate" Cameron led me through the process of getting it paid and removed quickly it! Promote him to Teaching the new managers! THANKS!Cons:
Could not be better!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Got a complimentary upgrade which was appreciated10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
Friendly staff, stayed late to get me into my rental agent the ferry ran late.Cons:
Would have preferred the Toyota RAV4 that I thought I was getting, but the Nissan Rogue was surprisingly nice to drive. I have 3 Toyotas and using their cruise control on the highway is second nature.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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The driver is very nice, and the office lady is very friendly.8.8 Very good
Apr 2017
Pros:
The teams at both our pick up and drop off locations were all about customer serviceCons:
The car received past customer neglect but served it's purpose. Not sure who thought of stocking a black on black car in South Houston.One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
102 Gulf Freeway
+1 281 557 9800
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One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
14031 Delany Street
+1 409 986 9084
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Easy to pick up and drop-off; even though we dropped off the car rental in a different location. The shuttle to the airport was timely and very convenient. which helped to not have to stress about being late for our flight home.6.0 Okay
Jan 2017
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the Avis rep was very nice and professional, but she was the only person working the desk that morning and one customer took 45 minutes to deal with.Cons:
Needed an additional clerk to work the desk. I waited entirely TOO TOO long for a simple rental.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2022
One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
14031 Delany Street
+1 409 986 8139
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
One location in Galveston
Locations in Galveston
102 Gulf Freeway
+1 281 557 9800
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6.0 Okay
May 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was great and everything was super easy2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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Drop off was the only successful part of this rental.Cons:
Quality of vehicle, cleanliness of vehicle, shorter wait time, have vehicle ready at appointment pick up time.5.6 Fair
Aug 2018
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Donna Baker was wonderful in correcting an error made by an employee “Jay.” Am hoping all will go smoothly with final billing; therefore cannot give star rating for value.Cons:
It took an hour to make correction and the car I rented had a scratched front bumper, which I was informed would not be a problem for me when I returned car to a different location. It was.5.2 Fair
Sep 2017
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Ease of drop offCons:
Disheveled office. Tons of people standing around with no clue where to go or what to do. Didn't have a car ready at my pick up time. Had to take one that hadn't been cleaned in order to make my deadline.Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | $63/day |
Good deal | $53/day |
Pick-up location | Galveston |
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Car types | Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 1 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |