Austin

Cheap Car Rentals in Austin, Chicago from $153

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 9/3 and drop-off date of 10/3. 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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Austin, Chicago car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austin. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$150

Cheapest price per day

$153

Popular car types in Austin, Chicago

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 16 January 2026.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Best Austin, Chicago car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Austin car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 16 January 2026.
BMW X3$190/day
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A/C
BMW X3
Toyota Corolla$157/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Tesla Model Y$164/day
5
M
A/C
Tesla Model Y

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 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $113/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 48% 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 5.7/10 with 44 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 48 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Austin? September is the cheapest month, costing about $111 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $169. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$118

February

$124

March

$139

April

$127

May

$143

June

$159

July

$169

August

$157

September

$111

October

$117

November

$120

December

$111

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

In Austin, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Austin, Chicago

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Austin, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

5.7
Fair
44 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Hertz

5.7
Fair
48 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.2
Fair
52 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Alamo

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

National

6.4
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.3

Avis

6.2
Okay
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Payless

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Austin Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 January 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Austin?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Austin it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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 16 January 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($62+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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