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Austria car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 August 2025.

Most popular company

MEGADRIVE

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$102

Cheapest price per day

$87

Cheapflights insights for Austria car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Austria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Austria?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Austria, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $50, which is about 32% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Austria?

In Austria, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just $69.41/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is GREEN MOTION , with rates starting at $81.63/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austria?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Austria is January, when you can expect to pay $47/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is August ($84/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

$47

February

$52

March

$47

April

$64

May

$67

June

$74

July

$81

August

$84

September

$64

October

$59

November

$52

December

$72

What car do most people hire in Austria?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo, for example) are the most popular in Austria. Mini (Fiat Panda) and Compact (Volkswagen Golf) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Austria.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austria?

Sunnycars has 35 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Austria at 33.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Austria, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 173 pickup locations in Austria to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 August 2025.

Top rental agencies in Austria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austria. Reviews were last updated on 12 August 2025.

Sixt

7.2
Good
49 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.5

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
8 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

7.8
Good
17 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Europcar

6.9
Okay
4 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.3

MEGADRIVE

6.0
Okay
3 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Budget

5.7
Fair
19 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.7

Avis

5.5
Fair
12 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?

    The most popular car hire company at Austria is MEGADRIVE . With prices on ECONOMY starting at $87/day about 150% more people book with MEGADRIVE than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Austria?

    At $92/day, it is 4% cheaper on average to rent a car in Vienna than any other city in Austria. The cheapest price found in Austria was for $87/day in Vienna.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Austria?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Austria.

Car rentals by fuel type in Austria

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Austria. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Austria. Deals were last updated on 12 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($281+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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