Austin

Cheap Car Hire in Austin from R750

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Austin with a pick-up date of 22/11 and drop-off date of 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Austin

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Austin and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 November 2025.

There are, in total, 88 car hire locations in Austin that are operated by 34 companies. In the past week, large car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R750/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Austin hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 914+

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 964+

Compare car hire deals in Austin by type

Here are the best Austin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR796/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Audi A3R805/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

Best car hire deals found in Austin

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Austin. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Austin with an average daily rate of R1 099. Data was last updated on 17 November 2025.
BMW M3R750/day
5
M
A/C
BMW M3
Toyota CorollaR796/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagen PoloR804/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 R700/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 317% 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 6.0/10 with 115 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 209 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 R631 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 024. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R631

February

R683

March

R939

April

R939

May

R853

June

R785

July

R853

August

R802

September

R819

October

R1 024

November

R922

December

R853

What car do most people hire in Austin?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition 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 Malibu 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 17 November 2025.

Budget

6,0
Okay
115 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Hertz

4,9
Mediocre
209 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

4,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
43 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Avis

6,3
Okay
39 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,0

Dollar

6,0
Okay
49 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,0

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

8,7
Very Good
24 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,2

Thrifty

6,4
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 November 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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