Car rental from IAH to Galveston

[Rick2594]

Family of four are flying into IAH on 04/19 with a cruise out of Galveston on 04/21. Plan is to spend a couple day’s sightseeing in Houston or Galveston prior to cruise.

 

I can rent a full size car from Enterprise at IAH on 04/19 and drop it in Galveston on 04/21 for $374. Or can do the same with Budget for $231 but drop off is in Texas City about 13 miles away. I’ve done this on other cruises and have dropped off my family and all luggage at cruise terminal, and then I’ll return the rental and either grab a shuttle or Uber back to pier.

 

Never cruised out of Galveston so appreciate any advice on these options. I’m very willing to pay the additional cost for Enterprise if it will save me a lot of hassle and time.

 

Thanks very much for all feedback!

 

 

Edited December 17, 2022 by Rick2594

[ATSEAMYLIFE]

How about this, drop off in Texas City on 20th just before they close and then just get a cab or hotel shuttle to the ship on the 21st.  Several years ago when we sailed on a Sunday there was a hotel that had a drop off desk for Hertz (I think) but they charged you until Monday when somebody from Hertz came to check the vehicle back in.  Last time we cruised we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn that had a shuttle to the pier.  Also, right across the street from Walmart for those last minute items.   BTW: two places we enjoy to eat/drink are Cajun Greek and Woody's BBQ.  Woody's good for the view and drinks.  Cajun Greek not much of a view but the food is outstanding.  

Edited December 18, 2022 by ATSEAMYLIFE