Rental cars in Midtown from $31

If your trip to Midtown is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.This neighborhood gives easy access to Toyota Center. Pop it on your travel schedule — you really won’t regret it!There are a range of attractions within strolling distance of this neighborhood, such as Discovery Green. More adventure awaits at House of Blues Houston and Sam Houston Park, which are also a stone’s throw away.

If you’re chasing some fascinating places that are nearby, head 3 miles from Midtown to Greenway Plaza-Upper Kirby. Whether you visit for the entire day or just a couple of hours, there’s plenty to keep you occupied.

If you’re going to Midtown for work-related reasons, you’ll probably be visiting some business and convention centers. With your own set of wheels, you’re sure to arrive on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• George R. Brown Convention Center (1 mile away).
• James Turrell’s Twilight Epiphany Skyscape (3 miles away).
• NRG Center (4 miles away).

First off, make sure the car you select for your Midtown trip will fit the whole gang and your suitcases. After that, consider where your travels will take you. If you’re planning to spend most of your time in downtown Houston (which is just 1 mile away), opt for a compact ride so you can zip in and out of the city traffic with ease. Rather head out onto the open road? Choose a vehicle with a little more trunk space and legroom.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a great range of both economy and high-end vehicles to rent in Midtown. What you go with will depend on your budget and what you’re planning to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer unparalleled comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not book a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps an upmarket medium-sized sedan? On the other hand, if you’re just after a set of wheels to zip around town in at the cheapest price possible, we can help you out with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

You’ll need to keep to the right when driving in Midtown. On top of that, take some extra caution if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you have a feel for how the locals drive, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Houston is large enough to have rush-hour traffic, which can extend to neighborhoods like Midtown. The roads are generally busier as people drive to and from work in the mornings and afternoons.

No, you shouldn’t run into trouble getting a parking spot in Midtown. With loads of places to leave your ride, exploring this destination is easy.

The speed limits in the neighborhood of Midtown are like the rest of Houston, ranging from 30km/h to 70mph. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers, a maximum speed limit of 30mph applies to most residential zones.

Normally your chosen car rental company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Or they may forward your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.

Subject to some exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Houston.

It’s against the law to use your cell phone while driving in Midtown, and you could even be hit with a fine for simply handling a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as you stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Midtown is 0.08%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave your wheels behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Yes, drivers can turn on a red light in Midtown. But before doing so, you are required to stop the car completely. Proceed only when the coast is clear.