Austin

Cheap Car Rentals in Austin

Austin, TX, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Austin, TX, United States
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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 29 March 2024.

January

฿1,457

February

฿1,712

March

฿2,186

April

฿2,441

May

฿1,858

June

฿1,785

July

฿1,895

August

฿1,822

September

฿1,895

October

฿2,113

November

฿1,895

December

฿1,603

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

฿1,437 - ฿6,525

All Car Types

฿1,342 - ฿6,458

To hire a small car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,371/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austin, the United States (~฿1,437/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿6,525/day). In fact, January is about 4% 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 34% 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 ฿1,418/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austin, the United States (~฿987/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿6,408/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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 32% 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 ฿1,694/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Austin, the United States (~฿1,412/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿6,408/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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 18% 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 29 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Austin area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Advantage. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
104 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
121 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Advantage

7.6
Good
125 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Budget

6.1
Okay
203 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.4
Fair
437 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.3

Dollar

6.6
Okay
95 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Avis

6.2
Okay
87 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Austin?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.9 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9 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 ฿36.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,624 and ฿2,345 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Austin. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿17,332 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 39% 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Austin?

    Class Intermediate SUV, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Austin according to Cheapflights users.

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