Austin

Cheap Car Hire in Austin, Chicago from $75

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 6/10 and drop-off date of 19/10. 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 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 12 September 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$163

Cheapest price per day

$75

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 12 September 2025.
Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

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 12 September 2025.
Toyota HiAce$138/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Lexus NX$184/day
5
M
A/C
Lexus NX
Suzuki Jimny$160/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Jimny

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 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just $104/day – about 29% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Austin?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Austin with deals as low as $54.67/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $92.86/day.

What is the best car rental company in Austin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Austin is Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 51 reviews). Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 45 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $109. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $146 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 $109. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $146 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

$109

February

$109

March

$122

April

$112

May

$125

June

$137

July

$146

August

$137

September

$113

October

$112

November

$115

December

$118

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.

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.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
51 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
45 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
54 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

National

6.3
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.5

Avis

6.2
Okay
15 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Payless

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

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 12 September 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Austin?

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

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Austin, Chicago?

    At 13% less than the average cost of other rental cars in Austin, Chicago, a Mitsubishi Mirage is the cheapest rental car available in the neighborhood. You can expect prices to be an average of $101/day for a Mitsubishi Mirage.

  • How much is a rental car in Austin, Chicago?

    A rental car in Austin, Chicago costs $101/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as $102/day recently.

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 12 September 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($80+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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