Cheap Car Hire in Austria from R365
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 16/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. 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.
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 1 July 2025.
Most popular company | Panek |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R651 |
Cheapest price per day | R365 |
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 1 July 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: R365/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Austria hire providers:
Economy
R613+
Compact
R365+
Intermediate
R772+
Passenger van
R3 172+
Intermediate SUV
R562+
Compact SUV
R639+
Compact estate car
R735+
Intermediate estate car
R1 056+
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:
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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 R1 070. Data was last updated on 1 July 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.
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 R864/day – about 1 340% 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 R203,05/day. SICILY BY CAR also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R341,31/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 R834/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is July (R1 420/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
R982
February
R953
March
R834
April
R935
May
R1 047
June
R1 177
July
R1 420
August
R1 284
September
R1 006
October
R1 000
November
R864
December
R1 266
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), Compact cars (Opel Astra Sports Tourer or similar), and Estate car cars (Skoda Octavia Combi 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 1 July 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 1 July 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.
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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 1 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?
With an average price of R1 896/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 43% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Austria?
At R443/day, the cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna. On average, Vienna has the cheapest daily rental car price (R557/day), which is 31% 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 1 July 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R44+).
Electric
R49+
Hybrid
R45+
Petrol/Diesel
R44+