Car Rental - Beaumont
Rent a car in Beaumont and you’re in a city that has prospered through a combination of its oilfield and nearby port. This Texan city was already thriving before the discovery of the ‘Spindletop gusher’ in 1901 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.
We have several locations to collect or return your Beaumont car rental in and around the city, including one out at Jack Brooks Regional Airport. That means you can be in the city in minutes, or head out to see more of Southeast Texas. Do so in the car of your choice, whether it’s a pick-up truck built for business, a sleek sedan or a classy cabriolet.
The city’s transport links mean that it’s easy to explore more of the area. West lies Houston, just past Trinity Bay, while east takes you in to louisiana and Lafayette.
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Louisiana Locations
A Quick Guide to Beaumont
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
500 Main Street, TX, 77701
This small but well-curated museum punches above its weight with great rotating exhibits, educational events and a collection that spans both folk and fine art. There’s a regional slant, making this the place to discover new and local artists, as well as the art traditions of the area.
Spindletop & Gladys City Boomtown Museum
5550 Jimmy Simmons Boulevard, TX, 77705
Fire up your Beaumont car rental and head to Spindletop Museum where the oil that shaped 20th century Texas was discovered in. The derricks here are all recreations and replicas, but many of the artifacts inside are originals. Along with the reenactments, the museum helps bring to life the history of the original ‘boomtown’.
The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum
1906 Calder Avenue, TX, 77701
This lovely Beaux-Arts mansion is one of Beaumont’s highlights, so book yourself on to a guided tour and glide through its serene rooms. Built in 1906 during the early days of the oil boom, the home is full of original antique furnishings – the family lived here until the 1980s. In summer, the manicured gardens come alive with events.
Driving In and Around Beaumont
- 267 Pearl Street (77701) is an uncovered lot with around 100 spaces for parking your rental car in Beaumont, especially if you plan to visit the nearby Neches River and Fire Museum of Texas.
- Yellow Lot (77701) on Fannin Street has more than 220 spaces and is only a couple of blocks from Art Museum of Southeast Texas and the Jefferson Theatre.
- Osic Lot (77701) sits on Bowie Street, close to many sights, restaurants and hotels.
