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Cheap Car Hire in Austin, Chicago from $68

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 3/4 and drop-off date of 13/4. 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, Chicago car hires in 2026

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 14 March 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$59

Cheapest price per day

$68
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Popular car types in Austin, Chicago

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 14 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$77+

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Compact

Compact

$79+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$79+

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Full-size

Full-size

$83+

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SUV

SUV

$89+

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People mover

People mover

$143+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$107+

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Premium

Premium

$90+

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Best Austin, Chicago car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Austin car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 14 March 2026.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque$107/day
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BMW X1$82/day
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BMW X1
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BMW X1$68/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?

For the best savings on car hire in Austin, make your reservation 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just $91/day – about 19% less than the yearly average.

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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 5.7/10 with 44 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
Dollar
Dollar
5.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austin?

At Austin, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $88. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $136 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Austin, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $88. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $136 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$88

February

$109

March

$111

April

$105

May

$117

June

$129

July

$137

August

$129

September

$90

October

$95

November

$98

December

$91

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

In Austin, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Austin, Chicago

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Austin, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

5.7
Fair
44 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.7
Fair
46 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.2
Fair
53 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Avis

6.3
Okay
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

National

6.3
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.4

Payless

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Austin Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Austin?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Austin.

Car hires by fuel type in Austin

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austin. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Austin. Deals were last updated on 14 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

$63+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$44+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$115+

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