Austin

Cheap Car Hire in Austin

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Cheapflights insights for Austin car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Austin, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Austin?

Book your car hire in Austin 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R712/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 341% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Austin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Austin is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 113 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 213 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austin?

Planning to hire a car in Austin? January is the cheapest month, costing about R643 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 059. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R643

February

R695

March

R955

April

R955

May

R868

June

R799

July

R868

August

R816

September

R834

October

R1 059

November

R938

December

R868

What car do most people hire in Austin?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Austin at 10.

Top rental agencies in Austin

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austin known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austin. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.

Budget

5,9
Fair
113 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,9

Hertz

4,9
Mediocre
213 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

4,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
44 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,1

Avis

6,1
Okay
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

5,8

Dollar

6,1
Okay
53 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,0

Resla

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Austin?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Austin check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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