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Cheap Car Hire in Austin from R547

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 20/5 and drop-off date of 20/6. 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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Austin car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austin. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 May 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R20,71

Average price per day

R650

Cheapest price per day

R547
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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 15 May 2026.
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There are, in total, 92 car hire locations in Austin that are operated by 36 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R547/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from Austin hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R624+

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Compact

Compact

R547+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R558+

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Standard

Standard

R2 233+

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Full-size

Full-size

R629+

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People carrier

People carrier

R916+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 429+

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Premium

Premium

R846+

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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 R916. Data was last updated on 15 May 2026.
Toyota YarisR547/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 05/14/26
Toyota CorollaR558/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 05/14/26
Volkswagen PoloR624/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 05/14/26

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 R723/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 313% 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 6.0/10 with 112 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 160 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.0
Hertz
Hertz
5.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Avis
Avis
6.4

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 R690 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R986. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R690

February

R789

March

R986

April

R920

May

R855

June

R772

July

R822

August

R772

September

R789

October

R986

November

R871

December

R838

What car do most people hire in Austin?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Luxury cars (Acura MDX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan 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 15 May 2026.

Budget

6,0
Okay
112 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Hertz

5,0
Fair
160 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,6

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
39 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Avis

6,4
Okay
41 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,2

Dollar

6,1
Okay
39 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

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
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,2

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

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 15 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R650/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for R564/day from Avis, booked on May 10.

  • 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 550 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 does it cost to rent a car in Austin for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Austin for a month is R19 498. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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 15 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R40+).

Electric

Electric

R40+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R51+

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