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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R635

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 25/6 and drop-off date of 2/8. 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 June 2025.

Most popular company

U-Save

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R827

Cheapest price per day

R635

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 June 2025.

There are, in total, 446 car hire locations in Austria that are operated by 50 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R635/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R2 476+

Compact

Compact

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 108+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R3 761+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R4 331+

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:

Toyota YarisR635/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i10R2 476/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Volkswagen PoloR3 481/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 R2 076. Data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Austria, including locations near Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Toyota YarisR635/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen T-ROCR814/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Toyota Urban CruiserR1 108/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser

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 R884/day – about 1 369% 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 R205,11/day. SICILY BY CAR also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R344,77/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 R843/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is July (R1 416/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

R992

February

R962

March

R843

April

R938

May

R1 064

June

R1 255

July

R1 416

August

R1 291

September

R1 028

October

R1 010

November

R879

December

R1 273

What car do most people hire in Austria?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Austria are the following: Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar), Estate car cars (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar), and Compact cars (Opel Astra Sports Tourer 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.

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 172 pickup locations in Austria to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 June 2025.

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 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hiring agencies located in Austria, including those serving the greater Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Sixt

7,3
Good
49 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

6,6

Thrifty

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
8 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

7,8
Good
17 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,8

Europcar

6,9
Okay
4 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,3

MEGADRIVE

6,0
Okay
3 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

6,0

Avis

6,0
Okay
11 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,7

Budget

5,8
Fair
20 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

5,7

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 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?

    With an average price of R337/day, U-Save is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 118% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R205/day, the cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna. On average, Vienna has the cheapest daily rental car price (R631/day), which is 26% 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Austria. Deals were last updated on 14 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R36+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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