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Cheap Car Rentals in Austin from $65
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 24/7 and drop-off date of 31/7. 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 18 July 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 $65 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$76+
Compact
$76+
Intermediate
$76+
Full-size
$71+
Full-size SUV
$153+
Pick-up truck
$69+
Compact SUV
$65+
Intermediate SUV
$69+
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:
Toyota Yaris$76/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 $82. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Austin. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Ford EcoSport$65/day
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MG ZS$69/day
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Nissan Navara$69/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 $71/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 40% 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 6.0/10 with 114 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 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 $64/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
$64
February
$68
March
$93
April
$93
May
$84
June
$78
July
$89
August
$81
September
$81
October
$105
November
$91
December
$84
What car do most people hire in Austin?
Compact cars (Nissan Sentra, for example) are the most popular in Austin. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5) and Standard (Chevrolet Colorado) 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 18 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Austin, including Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Austin. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Austin, including Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Budget
114 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.0
Hertz
214 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.8
Comfort
5.7
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.1
Value
5.0
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
6.8
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.0
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
8.4
Thrifty
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
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 18 July 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 $478/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.
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 18 July 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 ($40+).
Electric
$40+
Hybrid
$40+