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Cheap Car Hire in Austin from $46
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 Austin with a pick-up date of 10/11 and drop-off date of 14/11. 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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Austin car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austin. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 August 2025.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.42 |
Average price per day | $81 |
Cheapest price per day | $46 |
Popular car types in Austin
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Austin and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 August 2025.
medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Austin this past week from 86 hire locations out of 33 hire agencies. Prices for a Austin medium car hire start from $46/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$81+
Compact
$54+
Intermediate
$46+
Standard
$93+
Full-size
$62+
People mover
$180+
Full-size SUV
$68+
Pick-up truck
$98+
Compare car hire deals in Austin by type
Here are the best Austin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austin large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austin SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austin van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Volkswagen Golf$54/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch$81/day
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Best car hire deals found in Austin
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Austin. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Austin with an average daily rate of $82. Data was last updated on 28 August 2025.
Kia Forte$46/day
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Toyota Yaris$54/day
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Skoda Rapid$54/day
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Cheapflights insights for Austin car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Austin, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Austin?
To get the best deal on car hire in Austin, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $63, which is about 27% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Austin?
Looking to hire a car in Austin? Fox had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $45.65/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $50.23/day.
What is the best car rental company in Austin?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Austin is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 113 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 214 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austin?
Planning to hire a car in Austin? January is the cheapest month, costing about $59 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $96. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$59
February
$62
March
$85
April
$85
May
$77
June
$71
July
$77
August
$72
September
$74
October
$96
November
$83
December
$77
What car do most people hire in Austin?
Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala, for example) are the most popular in Austin. Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) and Passenger van (Ford Transit) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Austin.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Austin at 10.
Top hire agencies in Austin
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austin known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austin. Reviews were last updated on 28 August 2025.
Budget
113 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.9
Hertz
214 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.8
Comfort
5.6
Overall
4.9
Pick-up/drop-off
5.1
Value
4.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
46 reviews•20 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.1
Avis
38 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.0
Dollar
54 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
6.0
Resla
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
27 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.3
Thrifty
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.2
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $81/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for $62/day from Hertz, booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car in Austin for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $568/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Austin?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Austin it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Austin for a month?
The average cost of a car hire in Austin for a month is $2,434. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
How much is a car hire in Austin for a weekend?
$0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Austin. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $73 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Austin
Browse car hires by fuel type in Austin. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Austin. Deals were last updated on 28 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($35+).
Electric
$35+
Hybrid
$51+
Petrol/Diesel
$65+