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Austin car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Austin. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

฿31.32

Average price per day

฿1,662

Cheapest price per day

฿1,354

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Austin?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Austin and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 September 2024.

January

฿1,332

February

฿1,565

March

฿1,932

April

฿2,332

May

฿1,599

June

฿1,699

July

฿1,898

August

฿1,632

September

฿1,699

October

฿1,998

November

฿1,732

December

฿1,465

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Austin

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Austin to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2024.

Small cars

฿1,314 - ฿3,071

All Car Types

฿1,227 - ฿2,925

To hire a small car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,311/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austin, the United States (~฿1,314/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿3,071/day). In fact, January is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,093/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austin, the United States (~฿902/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿2,621/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a medium car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,274/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Austin, the United States (~฿1,290/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿3,808/day). In fact, January is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a SUV saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Austin

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Austin known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Austin. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Austin area such as Budget, Hertz and Alamo. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

6.1
Okay
125 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.0
Fair
215 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
36 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
53 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Dollar

6.4
Okay
55 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

Advantage

6.8
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,662/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,354/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 15.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Austin?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.0 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Austin.

  • What are petrol prices like in Austin?

    The average price of petrol in Austin is ฿31.32/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,409 and ฿2,036 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Austin. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿11,632 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Austin for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 38% on a hire car in Austin. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Austin?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Austin.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Austin for a month?

    Hertz currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 18% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Austin. Typically, a monthly car rental in Austin can be found for ฿49,853. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,662 a day.

  • What car do most people hire in Austin?

    Volkswagen Tiguan, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Austin according to Cheapflights users.

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