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Austria car rentals in 2026

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 8 January 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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 $63, which is about 29% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Austria?

In Austria, the most affordable car hire company right now is Autounion Car Rental, offering prices from just $35.46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Wheego, with rates starting at $54.81/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Austria is November, when you can expect to pay $55/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is July ($118/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

$67

February

$72

March

$64

April

$85

May

$91

June

$103

July

$118

August

$114

September

$80

October

$74

November

$55

December

$95

What car do most people hire in Austria?

Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Austria. SUV (Class Intermediate SUV) and Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Austria.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austria?

In Austria, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, and Sunnycars have 33 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 8 January 2026.

Sixt

7.3
Good
49 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.5

Dollar

8.9
Very Good
7 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.7

Hertz

7.6
Good
17 reviews•33 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Thrifty

7.6
Good
4 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.8

Europcar

7.1
Good
4 reviews•32 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.4

Budget

6.6
Okay
20 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

Avis

6.5
Okay
13 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.1

MEGADRIVE

4.0
Mediocre
3 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 January 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?

    The most popular car hire company at Austria is Dryyve. With prices on MINI starting at $60/day about 80% more people book with Dryyve than other companies in the country.

  • 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Austria. Deals were last updated on 8 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($77+).

Electric

Electric

$77+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$78+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$111+

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