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Cheap Car Hire in Austin from R868

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 26/3 and drop-off date of 2/4. 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 marzo 2026.
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There are, in total, 90 car hire locations in Austin that are operated by 36 companies. In the past week, large car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R868/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Austin hire providers:

Compact

Compact

R906+

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Standard

Standard

R2 301+

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Full-size

Full-size

R868+

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SUV

SUV

R1 008+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 801+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R988+

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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 312. Data was last updated on 17 marzo 2026.
Ford RangerR868/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Found 03/16/26
BMW 1 SeriesR906/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Found 03/16/26
Nissan X-TrailR988/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Found 03/16/26

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 R721/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 333% 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 Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 115 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 188 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.9
Hertz
Hertz
4.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Avis
Avis
6.3

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 R705 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 006. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R705

February

R805

March

R923

April

R906

May

R839

June

R772

July

R839

August

R788

September

R805

October

R1 006

November

R889

December

R855

What car do most people hire in Austin?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Honda Civic 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.

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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 marzo 2026.

Budget

5,9
Fair
115 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,9

Hertz

4,9
Mediocre
188 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

4,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
43 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Avis

6,3
Okay
39 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,1

Dollar

6,2
Okay
44 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,1

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

Alamo

8,8
Very Good
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,3

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

5,8

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 marzo 2026.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Austin for about R19 630 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 Full-size car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Austin

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austin. Deals were last updated on 17 marzo 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

R112+

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