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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R116

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 6/2 and drop-off date of 15/2. 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 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 enero 2026.

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 19 enero 2026.
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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: R116/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R155+

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Compact

Compact

R160+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R423+

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Standard

Standard

R902+

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Mini

Mini

R116+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R198+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R244+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R971+

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

Here are the best Austria medium 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:

Kia PicantoR116/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 01/18/26
Volkswagen PoloR155/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/18/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR160/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 01/18/26

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 R513. Data was last updated on 19 enero 2026.
Kia PicantoR116/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 01/18/26
Volkswagen PoloR155/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/18/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR160/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 01/18/26

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 R774/day – about 1 194% 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 March, when you can expect to pay R777/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is August (R1 187/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

R843

February

R862

March

R777

April

R899

May

R1 043

June

R1 102

July

R1 181

August

R1 187

September

R961

October

R964

November

R862

December

R1 072

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?

In Austria, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, and Sunnycars have 33 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 enero 2026.

Sixt

7,3
Good
49 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

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

7,1
Good
4 reviews•32 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

6,4

Budget

6,6
Okay
20 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,5

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

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 19 enero 2026.

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

    With an average price of R1 060/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 20% 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 19 enero 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R7+).

Electric

Electric

R50+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R7+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R11+

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