Austria

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Austria car hires in 2026

Most popular company

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Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R538

Cheapest price per day

R144

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 R765/day – about 1 215% less than the yearly average.

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 R765/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is June (R1 101/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

R765

February

R954

March

R823

April

R832

May

R915

June

R1 101

July

R1 079

August

R1 043

September

R887

October

R899

November

R835

December

R1 024

What car do most people hire in Austria?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Austria are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar), and SUV cars (BMW X3 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.

Top rental agencies in Austria

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8,4
Very Good
3 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

8,4

Hertz

7,1
Good
15 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,0

Budget

6,6
Okay
25 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,5

Avis

6,5
Okay
13 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,1

BUCHBINDER

21 locations

National

4 locations

Alcama

1 location

SAAS

1 location

Car hire FAQs

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

    At R364/day, the cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna. On average, Vienna has the cheapest daily rental car price (R563/day), which is 0% 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.

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