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Austin car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

$1.98

Average price per day

$77

Cheapest price per day

$54
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Popular car types in Austin

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Economy

Economy

$83+

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Compact

Compact

$104+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$103+

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Standard

Standard

$94+

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Full-size

Full-size

$108+

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People mover

People mover

$121+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$139+

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Premium

Premium

$91+

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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 $78/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 48% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Austin?

In Austin, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just $49.12/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $53.84/day.

What is the best car rental company in Austin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Austin is Avis (rated 6.2/10 with 37 reviews). Resla (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.2
Resla
Resla
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.6
Europcar
Europcar
6.2

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 $71/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austin is March ($101/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

$71

February

$81

March

$101

April

$95

May

$93

June

$93

July

$86

August

$83

September

$83

October

$98

November

$88

December

$85

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

Avis has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Austin at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Austin

Avis

6.2
Okay
37 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Resla

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.1

Europcar

6.2
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Payless

5.4
Fair
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Easirent

3.4
Poor
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.3

Airport Van

2.0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Infinity Car Rental

2.0
Poor
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $77/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for $54/day from Avis, booked on Aug. 29.

  • 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 $594/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 44% 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 $2,546 a month or $85 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Austin car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Austin

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($45+).

Electric

Electric

$51+

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Hybrid

$45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$322+

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