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Cheap Car Rentals in Austin from $92
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 20/11 and drop-off date of 24/11. 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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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 1 September 2025.
There are currently 86 hire locations operating in Austin spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Austin is SUV at $92 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$102+
Compact
$103+
Intermediate
$102+
People mover
$293+
Full-size SUV
$121+
Luxury
$138+
Pick-up truck
$104+
Premium SUV
$276+
Compare car rental 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mazda Mazda2$102/day
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Nissan Pulsar$103/day
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Best car rental 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 $145. Data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Kia Stonic$92/day
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Toyota Yaris$102/day
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Mazda Mazda6$102/day
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Cheapflights insights for Austin car rentals
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?
Book your rental car in Austin 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $70/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Austin?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Austin is January, when you can expect to pay $63/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austin is October ($105/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$63
February
$68
March
$93
April
$93
May
$85
June
$78
July
$85
August
$80
September
$81
October
$105
November
$92
December
$85
What car do most people hire in Austin?
Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in Austin. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Full-size (Toyota Camry) 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 rental 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 1 September 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
5.7
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
6.7
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
5.9
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 rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Thrifty?
Hiring a car in Austin for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $554/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Austin?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Austin however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
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 Compact SUV car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Austin
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Austin. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Austin. Deals were last updated on 1 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($52+).
Electric
$52+
Hybrid
$58+