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Cheap Car Hire in Austin, Chicago from $58

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 22/9 and drop-off date of 2/10. 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 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 24 July 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$140

Cheapest price per day

$58
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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 24 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$121+

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Compact

Compact

$126+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$124+

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Full-size

Full-size

$124+

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People mover

People mover

$139+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$165+

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Premium

Premium

$132+

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Luxury

Luxury

$172+

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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 24 July 2026.
Ford Ranger$81/day
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Ford Ranger
Found 07/23/26
Toyota RAV4$117/day
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Toyota RAV4
Found 07/24/26
Hyundai Accent Hatch$58/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 07/23/26

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 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just $89/day – about 11% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Austin?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Austin with deals as low as $52.19/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $58.50/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 41 reviews). Dollar (rated 5.3/10 with 45 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Dollar
Dollar
5.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0

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 $87. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $147 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 $87. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $147 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

$87

February

$110

March

$117

April

$110

May

$123

June

$143

July

$147

August

$135

September

$94

October

$97

November

$100

December

$92

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis have 2 locations in Austin, 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
41 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.6

Dollar

5.3
Fair
45 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

National

6.7
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.7

Avis

6.1
Okay
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.9
Fair
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Payless

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

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 24 July 2026.

  • 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 49% less than the average cost of other rental cars in Austin, Chicago, a Chevrolet Spark is the cheapest rental car available in the neighborhood. You can expect prices to be an average of $73/day for a Chevrolet Spark.

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

    A rental car in Austin, Chicago costs $73/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as $74/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 24 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($59+).

Electric

Electric

$59+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$63+

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