Austin

Cheap Car Hire in Austin, Chicago from $62

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 9/2 and drop-off date of 23/2. 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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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 28 January 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$148

Cheapest price per day

$62

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 28 January 2026.
Ford Ranger$62/day
5
2
M
A/C
Ford Ranger
Hyundai Staria$117/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Staria
Lexus NX$112/day
5
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A/C
Lexus NX

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 $94/day – about 23% 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 $62.36/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $116.43/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 5.7/10 with 44 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 46 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 $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $140 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 $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $140 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

$91

February

$99

March

$114

April

$107

May

$118

June

$131

July

$140

August

$130

September

$92

October

$96

November

$99

December

$92

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.

Budget

5.7
Fair
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.7
Fair
46 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.2
Fair
52 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

National

6.4
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.3

Avis

6.2
Okay
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Payless

1 location
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 28 January 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 28 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($47+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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