Car Rental - Corpus Christi
Rent a car in Corpus Christi, Texas, to see where southern hospitality meets coastal adventure.
Nestled on the glistening Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi is packed with beachfront hotels, seafood restaurants and wonderful Downtown shopping. Walk the five-mile-long beachfront at Mustang Island, look out for the homages to 90s singer/songwriter Selena who called Corpus Christi home, then climb aboard ‘The Blue Ghost’ ship.
We have several pick-up locations across the city, including car rental at Corpus Christi International Airport. Choose your preferred location and then browse our rentals, which include American favorites such as family-friendly SUVs, pick-up trucks and spacious sedans.
From here, you’re just minutes from more coastal wonders such as Port Aransas and Rockport, while the bustling mainland is also within reach. San Antonio is a two-hour drive away when you rent a car at Corpus Christi. and you can reach vibrant Houston in just over three hours.
Reserve your Corpus Christi car rental with Hertz today and explore this ‘Sparkling City by the Sea’.
Corpus Christi Locations
A Quick Guide to Corpus Christi
USS Lexington
2914 North Shoreline Boulevard, TX, 78402
Relive one of the most significant moments in history – the Pearl Harbor attack – on this WWII aircraft carrier. An interactive exhibit featuring model ships, explosions and battle animations brings it vividly to life. There are plenty of activities onboard ‘The Ghost Ship’ too – try your hand at being an F/18 pilot in the flight simulator or defuse a deadly bomb in the escape rooms. All-day parking is available for your Corpus Christi rental car for a small fee. Or, become a member and you can park for free.
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361, TX, 78418
Less than 30 minutes from Downtown sits this beautiful state park on the Gulf of Mexico. Spanning nearly 4,000-acres of unspoiled coastline, visitors can surf the waves, kick back on the sand or get close to the coastal birds in the shallow waters. Those in search of adventure can go on the hunt for geocaches – download the app to see if any are hidden nearby. Parking stickers are required on-site, or you can find free street parking for your Corpus Christi rental car close by.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 South Staples Street, TX, 78413
Witness the changing of the seasons at this nonprofit botanical garden on the southern edge of the city. With 11 unique gardens to explore, visitors can head to the Butterfly House to see an eruption of color, listen to the soothing vibrations of hummingbirds and take in the sweet scents of roses, orchids, lilies and more. Parking is free for visitors, so you can leave your Corpus Christi rental car for as long as it takes you to experience everything the gardens have to offer.
Driving In and Around Corpus Christi
- 501 North Water Street (78401) is a parking garage close to the marina, Selena Memorial Statue and many of the main seafood restaurants and upscale hotels.
- Bayside Parking Garage (78412) is a visitor parking lot on Texas A&M University campus. Parking is free on weekends, with payments taken on the ParkMobile app during the week.
- One Shoreline Plaza (78401) sits in downtown Corpus Christi, with more than 700 covered spaces. This lot offers overnight parking but is closed on weekends.