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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R4 437

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 21/12 and drop-off date of 6/1. 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 6 December 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 6 December 2025.
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There are, in total, 454 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: R4 437/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R4 437+

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Compact

Compact

R4 492+

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Mini

Mini

R4 492+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R4 492+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R4 695+

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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:

Volkswagen VentoR4 437/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Found 12/05/25
Kia PicantoR4 492/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 12/05/25
Citroen C3 AircrossR4 492/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 12/05/25

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 R4 520. Data was last updated on 6 December 2025.
Volkswagen VentoR4 437/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Found 12/05/25
Kia PicantoR4 492/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 12/05/25
Citroen C3 AircrossR4 492/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 12/05/25

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 R807/day – about 1 231% less than the yearly average.

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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 R128,79/day. FlexWays also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R379,58/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 R810/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is August (R1 230/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

R996

February

R898

March

R810

April

R925

May

R1 078

June

R1 135

July

R1 220

August

R1 230

September

R996

October

R996

November

R881

December

R1 146

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.

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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 6 December 2025.

Sixt

7,2
Good
50 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

6,5

Dollar

8,9
Very Good
7 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,7

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

Thrifty

7,6
Good
4 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

6,8

Europcar

6,9
Okay
4 reviews•32 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,3

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

Budget

6,5
Okay
19 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,4

MEGADRIVE

4,0
Mediocre
3 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,5

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

4,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 December 2025.

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

    With an average price of R1 635/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 50% 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.

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