Car hire in Austin, United States

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Hertz
Budget
Alamo
Turo

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Austin?

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin. It’s around 29,892F per day in November, compared to the yearly average of 39,768F per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • 29,892F
Yearly avg price39,768F

Select your Austin pick-up location

There are 119 car hire providers in Austin. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

What's the most popular car to hire in Austin?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car to hire in Austin, with prices starting from 19,371F per day. The Toyota Tacoma and similar models are also popular drives in Austin.
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla9% chose this
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tacoma6% chose this
Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage6% chose this
Jeep Compass
Jeep Compass5% chose this
Most popular carToyota Corolla
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Austin's cheapest car hire providers

Thrifty has the cheapest car hire in Austin right now, with prices from 19,371F per day. You'll save an average of 3,643F per day when you book with them.
Thriftyfrom 19,371F per day
Alamofrom 21,778F per day
Europcarfrom 22,369F per day
Enterprisefrom 24,894F per day
Cheapest providerThrifty
Book with them to save around3,643F per day

Hiring a car in Austin: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEuropcar
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, Coupe
Average daily price34,497F
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Austin

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Austin car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Austin that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Austin for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Austin avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Austin, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Austin car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Austin will set you back around 34,497F per day or 201,209F per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Austin is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, Coupe.

The cheapest car hire companies in Austin are currently National and Turo.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin is currently September.

On average, around 201,209F. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Austin is 135,593F.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Austin for a whole month is 966,028F. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Austin, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Austin that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Austin.

Most places – Austin included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 19,371F per day. The average price per day is around 54,760F.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Europcar, Avis and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Austin.