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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 19 June 2026.

Most popular company

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Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R520

Cheapest price per day

R267
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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 R783/day – about 1 226% 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 R790/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is August (R1 170/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

R790

February

R980

March

R846

April

R859

May

R941

June

R1 069

July

R1 134

August

R1 170

September

R954

October

R947

November

R859

December

R1 065

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.

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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 19 June 2026.

U-Save

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

6,9
Okay
21 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

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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Alcama

1 location
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SAAS

1 location
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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 19 June 2026.

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

    At R355/day, the cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna. On average, Vienna has the cheapest daily rental car price (R522/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.

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 19 June 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 (R30+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R30+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R35+

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