Austin

Cheap Car Hire in Austin from R1 158

Austin, TX, United States
Apr 27 — May 4
Driver's age: 26-65
Austin, TX, United States
Sat 27/4
Noon
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Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Austin?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Austin and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

January

R766

February

R900

March

R1 111

April

R1 360

May

R957

June

R938

July

R996

August

R957

September

R996

October

R1 111

November

R996

December

R842

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 20 April 2024.

There are, in total, 74 car hire locations in Austin that are operated by 28 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R1 158/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Austin hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R1 158+

Compact

Compact

R1 838+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 194+

Standard

Standard

R1 661+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 439+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 806+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 068+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 432+

Compare available car types for rental in Austin

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Austin to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Small cars

R764 - R1 253

All Car Types

R807 - R2 455

To hire a small car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of R563/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austin, the United States (~R764/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 253/day). In fact, January is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, renting a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Austin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of R778/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austin, the United States (~R766/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 884/day). In fact, January is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, renting a medium car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR1 158/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR1 838/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 20 April 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Austin area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Advantage. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Alamo

8,9
Very Good
104 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
121 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,6

Advantage

7,5
Good
125 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Budget

6,1
Okay
204 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Hertz

5,3
Fair
442 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,2

Thrifty

6,6
Okay
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,4

Dollar

6,5
Okay
97 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,4

Avis

6,3
Okay
88 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,0

Best Austin car hire deals found

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 762. Data was last updated on 20 April 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Austin. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR1 158/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota RAV4R1 321/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
BMW 3 SeriesR1 439/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Austin?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Austin from the following companies over the past two weeks: Europcar (R1 158/day), Easirent (R1 439/day), and Dollar (R1 544/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Austin?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,9 rating), National (8,0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Austin.

  • What are petrol prices like in Austin?

    The average price of petrol in Austin is R19,55/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R879 and R1 270 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget offers hire cars in Austin for about R6 473 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Austin for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 39% to make it a great deal in Austin. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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 Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in May, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Austin?

    The most popular car to hire while in Austin is the Toyota RAV4, which is a Standard vehicle.

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Car hires by fuel type in Austin

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austin. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Austin. Deals were last updated on 20 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R89+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Airport car hires in Austin
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