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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R1 054

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 Austria with a pick-up date of 1/6 and drop-off date of 4/6. 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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Austria car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 May 2026.

Most popular company

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Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R587

Cheapest price per day

R1 054
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Popular car types in Austria

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Austria and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 May 2026.
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There are, in total, 464 car hire locations in Austria that are operated by 54 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R1 054/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R1 054+

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Compact

Compact

R1 191+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R2 295+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 770+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 191+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 342+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 493+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R2 236+

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Best car hire deals found in Austria

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Austria. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Austria with an average daily rate of R2 041. Data was last updated on 20 May 2026.
Volkswagen VentoR1 054/day
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Kia SonetR1 191/day
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Kia Sonet
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Citroen C3 AircrossR1 191/day
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Cheapflights insights for Austria car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Austria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Austria?

For the best savings on car hire in Austria, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R793/day – about 1 232% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austria?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Austria is January, when you can expect to pay R803/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is August (R1 186/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R803

February

R996

March

R863

April

R873

May

R1 010

June

R1 086

July

R1 180

August

R1 186

September

R980

October

R966

November

R873

December

R1 090

What car do most people hire in Austria?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Austria are the following: Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar), Intermediate cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar), and SUV cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austria?

Avis has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Austria at 21.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Austria, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 98 pickup locations in Austria to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 May 2026.
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Top rental agencies in Austria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austria. Reviews were last updated on 20 May 2026.

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8,4
Very Good
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

8,4

Hertz

7,6
Good
17 reviews•33 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,6

Budget

6,8
Okay
20 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,7

Avis

6,5
Okay
13 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,1

BUCHBINDER

21 locations
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National

4 locations
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SAAS

1 location
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UFODRIVE

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Austria?

    At R398/day, the cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna. On average, Vienna has the cheapest daily rental car price (R626/day), which is 23% below average price for cities in Austria.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Austria?

    In Austria, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Austria

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austria. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Austria. Deals were last updated on 20 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R71+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R71+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R73+

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