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Cheap Car Hire in Austin from R1 426

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Austin car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

R20,39

Average price per day

R810

Cheapest price per day

R1 426
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Popular car types in Austin

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There are, in total, 95 car hire locations in Austin that are operated by 39 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R1 426/day). Explore 1 car type currently offered from Austin hire providers:

SUV

SUV

R1 827+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 930+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 426+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 479+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 479+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R3 017+

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Best car hire deals found in Austin

Toyota HiluxR1 426/day
Toyota Hilux
Found 10/25/26
Kia SportageR1 479/day
Kia Sportage
Found 10/25/26
Hyundai TucsonR1 479/day
Hyundai Tucson
Found 10/25/26

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 R763/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 356% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Austin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Austin is Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 34 reviews). Resla (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.1
Resla
Resla
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.7
Europcar
Europcar
6.0

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 R696 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R995. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R696

February

R796

March

R995

April

R928

May

R912

June

R912

July

R845

August

R812

September

R862

October

R978

November

R862

December

R812

What car do most people hire in Austin?

SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

Avis has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Austin at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Austin

Avis

6,1
Okay
34 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,0

Resla

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Thrifty

6,7
Okay
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,3

Europcar

6,0
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,4

Payless

5,3
Fair
20 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,6

Easirent

3,4
Poor
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,4

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

4,3

Airport Van

2,0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Infinity Car Rental

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R810/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for R700/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Oct. 17.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Austin for about R4 589 per week on average.

  • 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Austin for a weekend?

    R0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Austin. To save money, consider booking a Compact SUV car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in November, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Austin

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R96+

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Airport car hires in Austin

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