George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH
Houston, TX
Rental building: Rental Car Center - one building for all the major companies, about 5 minutes from the terminals by shuttle
17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032
Getting there from your terminal
From a domestic terminal
Follow 'Ground Transportation' to the exits marked 'Rental Car' outside baggage claim and board the blue-and-white 'Rental Car Shuttle'. Stops: Terminal A south side, Door A-115; Terminal C south side, Door C-105 or C-106; Terminal E west side, E-101. Every 5 minutes 7 am-11 pm, every 10 minutes overnight.
From the international terminal
International arrivals at Terminal D come out through Customs into the Terminal E arrivals hall - use the Terminal E stop (E-101).
Good to know: The rental shuttle runs 24 hours, but some counters do not, so check the hours below before a late arrival.
Who’s at the rental centre
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|
| EnterpriseConfirmedIAH Rental Car Center | Not listed yet |
| NationalTo be confirmedIAH Rental Car Center | Reported 24 hours |
| AlamoTo be confirmedIAH Rental Car Center | Reported 24 hours |
| HertzTo be confirmedIAH Rental Car Center | Not listed yet |
| DollarTo be confirmedIAH Rental Car Center | Reported 24 hours |
| ThriftyConfirmedIAH Rental Car Center | Not listed yet |
| AvisSources disagreeIAH Rental Car Center | Counter open 'regular business hours' only (per Avis) - exact hours not captured |
| BudgetConfirmedIAH Rental Car Center | 7:00 am - midnight, every day |
Confirmed read on the airport’s or company’s own page. To be confirmed from other listings. Sources disagree check before you go.
Backup if your counter is closed or sold out
Airport-only brands back up through a sister company, which means a new booking.
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Need a car at IAH airport?
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How do I return my rental car at IAH?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back at the same place you picked them up: Rental Car Center - one building for all the major companies, about 5 minutes from the terminals by shuttle.
Return address: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032
Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Returning outside opening hours, or at a different location from the one you booked? Check first, because it can add a fee or keep your deposit held longer. Leave your number and we'll check it for your booking.
Local tips for IAH
- Shuttles to the rental cars run about every 5 minutes during the day and every 10 minutes overnight.
Tips without a label are from the airport's own website, checked October 2026. "Travellers suggest" tips come from travel forums and aren't checked.
Common problems at IAH
Tolls: Texas cities have many toll roads, several of them cashless, so check how your company bills tolls before you drive off.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Questions people ask
Where are the rental cars at George Bush Intercontinental airport?
Rental counters at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): Rental Car Center - one building for all the major companies, about 5 minutes from the terminals by shuttle. Address: 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032.
How do I get to the rental car counters at IAH?
Follow 'Ground Transportation' to the exits marked 'Rental Car' outside baggage claim and board the blue-and-white 'Rental Car Shuttle'. Stops: Terminal A south side, Door A-115; Terminal C south side, Door C-105 or C-106; Terminal E west side, E-101. Every 5 minutes 7 am-11 pm, every 10 minutes overnight.
How do I return my rental car at IAH?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: Rental Car Center - one building for all the major companies, about 5 minutes from the terminals by shuttle. The address is 17330 Palmetto Pines, Houston, TX 77032. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Which rental car companies are at IAH?
On-airport companies include Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget.
Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.
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