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Cheap Car Hire in Austin

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Cheapflights insights for Austin car hires

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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 R789/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 458% off the usual 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 114 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 215 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 R681 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R681

February

R717

March

R986

April

R986

May

R896

June

R896

July

R1 004

August

R879

September

R861

October

R1 112

November

R968

December

R896

What car do most people hire in Austin?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe 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 15 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Austin area such as Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Budget

6,0
Okay
114 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,0

Hertz

5,0
Fair
215 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

5,7

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,1

Avis

6,3
Okay
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,1

Dollar

6,1
Okay
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,0

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,4

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,1

Easirent

3,4
Poor
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4,8

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,4

Pick-up/drop-off

3,5

Value

4,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 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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