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Cheap Car Rentals in Austin, Chicago from $180

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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 19 July 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Convertible

Average price per day

$162

Cheapest price per day

$180
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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 19 July 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$214+

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Compact

Compact

$224+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$180+

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Full-size

Full-size

$205+

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SUV

SUV

$203+

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People mover

People mover

$231+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$266+

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Luxury

Luxury

$243+

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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 19 July 2026.
Hyundai i20$214/day
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Hyundai i20
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Skoda Kodiaq$266/day
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Skoda Kodiaq
Found 07/18/26
Tesla Model Y$187/day
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Tesla Model Y
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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 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $106/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 34% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Austin?

Looking to hire a car in Austin? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $45.01/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $112.16/day.

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 42 reviews). Dollar (rated 5.3/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Dollar
Dollar
5.3
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Austin? January is the cheapest month, costing about $104 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $176. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$104

February

$132

March

$140

April

$132

May

$147

June

$171

July

$176

August

$161

September

$113

October

$116

November

$120

December

$109

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

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

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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
42 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
46 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

National

6.7
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.7

Avis

6.2
Okay
14 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.9
Fair
24 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.9

Payless

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

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 19 July 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Austin. Deals were last updated on 19 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($121+).

Electric

Electric

$131+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$121+

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