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Cheapflights insights for Austin car rentals

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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 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 6.0/10 with 115 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 216 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 ($102/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

$66

March

$91

April

$91

May

$82

June

$77

July

$91

August

$81

September

$79

October

$102

November

$89

December

$82

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 1 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

6.0
Okay
115 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.0
Fair
216 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
47 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Avis

6.2
Okay
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.0

Dollar

6.1
Okay
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

Easirent

3.4
Poor
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.3

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 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Austin for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $442/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.

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