Austria

Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R119

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 25/10 and drop-off date of 27/10. 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 2025

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 14 October 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 14 October 2025.

There are, in total, 451 car hire locations in Austria that are operated by 52 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R119/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 039+

Compare car hire deals in Austria by type

Here are the best Austria small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Austria SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10R119/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10R294/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Volkswagen PoloR392/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 R409. Data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Hyundai i10R119/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10R294/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Volkswagen PoloR392/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 R832/day – about 1 273% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Austria?

Looking to hire a car in Austria? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R374,72/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R712,36/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Austria is March, when you can expect to pay R819/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is July (R1 286/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

R974

February

R957

March

R819

April

R944

May

R1 065

June

R1 148

July

R1 286

August

R1 286

September

R1 005

October

R1 000

November

R858

December

R1 234

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?

Sunnycars has 35 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Austria at 33.

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 14 October 2025.

Sixt

7,2
Good
50 reviews24 locations

Dollar

7,9
Good
8 reviews16 locations

Hertz

7,6
Good
17 reviews33 locations

Thrifty

7,5
Good
4 reviews17 locations

Europcar

7,0
Good
4 reviews32 locations

Avis

6,8
Okay
13 reviews15 locations

Budget

6,4
Okay
19 reviews14 locations

MEGADRIVE

4,0
Mediocre
3 reviews22 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 October 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?

    With an average price of R1 001/day, U-Save is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 33% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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 14 October 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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