Austin

Cheap Car Rentals in Austin from $52

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 17/11 and drop-off date of 2/12. 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 car rentals 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 1 November 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$116

Cheapest price per day

$52

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 November 2025.

There are currently 87 hire locations operating in Austin spread across 33 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Austin is small car at $52 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

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 large 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:

Kia Picanto$52/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
BYD ATTO 3$64/day
4
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3
Suzuki Baleno$64/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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 $72. Data was last updated on 1 November 2025.
Kia Picanto$52/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Volkswagen Passat$54/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Kia Sorento$57/day
5
4
M
A/C
Kia Sorento

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 $73/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 48% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Austin?

In Austin, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just $66.87/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at $91.86/day.

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 6.0/10 with 115 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 209 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 $65/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austin is October ($107/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

$65

February

$70

March

$96

April

$96

May

$87

June

$80

July

$87

August

$82

September

$84

October

$107

November

$94

December

$87

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 November 2025.

Budget

6.0
Okay
115 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
209 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
44 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Avis

6.3
Okay
39 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.0

Dollar

6.1
Okay
50 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

Resla

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

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 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $116/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for $92/day from Avis, booked on Oct. 26.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Austin for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $811/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 does it cost to rent a car in Austin for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 20% below the average car hire price in Austin. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Austin is on average $3,476 a month or $116 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Austin car hire.

  • 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 Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in December, 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 November 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 ($29+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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