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Houston is home to more than 2.2 million Americans, making it the fourth largest city in the United States following New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The city was named for popular army general Sam Houston, who later helped Texas join the United States. It boomed in the early 20th century after oil was discovered, and again when institutions like the Texas Medical Center and NASA's Johnson Space Centre were built. With so many things to see and do, renting a car is the best option - and VroomVroomVroom can help you the vehicle that will best suit your budget and needs.
Houston has a long, hot summer season. It is very common for temperatures in the city to surpass 90 degrees, particularly from May to September. High humidity levels can cause the heat index to skyrocket. Winds in the area are often slight or entirely non-existent, so when picking up your car rental you may find you need your air-conditioning!
Millions of visitors flock to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in late February. The event is the largest rodeo in the world, featuring 20 days of entertainment. Don't miss the Houston Fourth of July celebrations if you are visiting the city over summer. The festivities include live music and some of the largest firework displays in the country. In November the city puts on a huge Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Houston.
Once you've picked up your cheap car rental, it might be likely that you'll stay busy within this wonderful city. However, if you set aside an afternoon or a weekend to take your rental car out onto the Texas highways, you should know that it's a long haul from Houston to many other big Texan towns! It's 2.5 hours to the state capital Austin, 3 hours to drive to Corpus Christi -- one of the southernmost big cities in the USA, 3 hours to San Antonio, and 4 hours to get to the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area! But you can really spend a great day, touring around and having adventures out on the hot Texas highways!
Before hopping in your car rental, it is advisable to check the live traffic updates so can determine the best route and avoid getting caught in traffic. During peak driving times, traffic can become congested in the downtown area, so if possible avoid driving at these times.
If you are visiting from overseas, make sure you have a valid drivers license or an International Driving Permit if required. In the USA, drivers must keep to the right, and take note that speed limits are signed in miles. If you are exploring more regions in Texas prepare for the driving distances. It is about a four-hour drive from Houston to Dallas. Click here for more useful driving tips in Houston.
Houston, Texas is the 4th largest city in the nation. Festivals and special events are scheduled regularly, but year-round attractions are also available to residents and tourists alike. If you decide to stick around Houston, drive your rental car over and visit a well-known live-in art piece. Come and see the John Milkovisch's home, which is blanketed in more than 50,000 beer cans!
Take your rental car over to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, where you can enter and enjoy a 155-acre nature sanctuary! Visit the Discovery Room that holds interactive exhibits or take a walk on the trails through the forest or meadows, where you'll be welcomed by many varieties of wildlife. If you got more time, check out our travel guide below.
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Space Center Houston
Address: 1601 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058
View the life of an astronaut on the 5-story-high screen in the Space Center Theater, feel the life of an astronaut in the Living in Space module simulator, and learn about the life of an astronaut as you embark on a tram tour through working areas of Johnson Space Center.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
The museum houses a planetarium, an IMAX ® theater, and a butterfly center, as well as many other permanent and special exhibits.
Fort Anahuac Park
Address: 1704 S Main St, Anahuac, TX 77514
The park is situated approximately 45 miles from Houston and offers RV facilities, swimming, and camping. Visitors may also reach Trinity Bay from the park. In September, the Gatorfest allows visitors to see alligators closer than ever before.
Galveston Island allows vacationers to enjoy beaches, restaurants, and the tropical marine life and wildlife at Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid ®, Rainforest Pyramid ®, and Discovery Pyramid ®.
Watch some sports. Depending on the time of year they visit Houston, sports fans can make arrangements to see the Houston Astros baseball team at the Minute Maid Park, the Houston Rockets basketball team at the Toyota Center, or the Houston Texans football team at the Reliant Center.
Helen Greek Food and Wine
Address: 2429 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005, United States
If you are a Greek cuisine lover, Helen Greek Food and Wine is the perfect hotspot for you! Located at 2429 Rice Blvd. in Rice Village, this fab restaurant is home to Houston's first-ever all-Greek wine list and the second-largest all-Greek wine list in the United States, which offers regional and modern Greek cuisine from Executive Chef William Wright.
Helen Greek Food and Wine provides good choices on their menu, with a dynamic emphasis on seasonality and divided into three sections: taste (small plates), share (medium) and feasts (large), with a large variety of vegetable-centric dishes, fish, chicken, pork and wild game. Hungry for more? They also serve classic Greek salad, stuffed vegetables, meatballs, a hand packed pork gyro and trio of dips, with ingredients changing based on seasonality.
Sommelier/Co-Owner Evan Turner, Executive Chef William Wright and Director of Operations/Co-Owner Sharif Al-Amin and Tim Faiola manage Helen Greek Food and Wine Helen. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, round up your friends and enjoy a great dining experience at the modern taverna. For more information, you may call at 832-831-7133, or visit helengreekfoodandwine.com.
Harold's Restaurant & Tap Room
Address: 350 W 19th St, Houston, Texas 77008
Situated in the heart of the Heights, Harold's is a southern cuisine restaurant operated by Chef Antoine Ware and is owned by Alli Jarrett, who combine their New Orleans and South Carolina roots to make upscale southern dishes from the freshest local ingredients.
The Original Villa Arcos
Address: 3009 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003
Founded in 1977 in Houston's historic 2nd Ward, The Original Villa Arcos, which is a family-owned restaurant that is now in its third generation, serves its customers the best breakfast and lunch, as well as the best tacos in Houston. Arcos specializes in unique and homemade flour tacos and weekend specials. Their most popular items include Bacon Super Taco, Carne Guisada, and their lunch plates.
The Breakfast Klub
Address: 3711 Travis St, Houston, Texas 77002
Known as the comfort hotspot of Houston, the Breakfast Klub is perfect for enjoying food that satisfies the soul. Must-try favorites at the Breakfast Klub include the Katfish & Grits or the Wings & Waffles for breakfast or lunch. In addition to the mouth-watering menu, their freshly brewed coffees are sure to please. After all, The Breakfast Klub is the "coffee shop that happens to serve great food".
Magnolia Hotel Houston
Address: 1100 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Just a seven-minute walk to the Wortham Theater Center and a 14-minute walk to the George R. Brown Convention Center, this downtown hotel named as the "Best Boutique Hotel in Houston" is housed in an elegant 1926 high-rise, which offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. While suites include separate living rooms and kitchens. The hotel was originally the home of the Houston Post Dispatch newspaper.
Hotel ZaZa
Address: 5701 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
With daring décor and upscale amenities, Hotel ZaZa is one of the high-end hotels in Houston, which is only a two-minute walk from Hermann Park and a three minutes' walk from the Museum District light rail station. This fab hotel provides business and leisure travelers with a remarkable hotel experience with large-scale perks, from posh rooms, with free WiFi, iPod players, flat-screens and ergonomic desks to great amenities, such as outdoor pool, a high-end spa and an exercise room. There's a stylish restaurant/lounge, as well as a poolside, function spaces and a grand ballroom.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Houston | Directions to Houston | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (North) | 6/10 | Directions | 29.840383 | -95.41485 |
| Bellaire | 7/11 | Directions | 29.70579 | -95.45883 |
| Houston (Southeast) | 7/12 | Directions | 29.658819 | -95.331215 |
| Houston (Southwest) | 9/15 | Directions | 29.653822 | -95.456821 |
| Pasadena | 11/17 | Directions | 29.69106 | -95.2091 |
| Houston (Northwest) | 13/21 | Directions | 29.822402 | -95.572141 |
| Missouri City | 14/23 | Directions | 29.61857 | -95.53772 |
| Pearland | 15/23 | Directions | 29.56354 | -95.28605 |
| Deer Park | 15/24 | Directions | 29.70523 | -95.12382 |
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