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Austin car rentals in 2025

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 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

฿29.82

Average price per day

฿1,541

Cheapest price per day

฿1,006

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 car hire in Austin 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,426/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,717% off the usual 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 6.0/10 with 114 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 215 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Austin is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,231/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austin is October (฿2,009/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

฿1,231

February

฿1,296

March

฿1,782

April

฿1,782

May

฿1,620

June

฿1,620

July

฿1,815

August

฿1,588

September

฿1,555

October

฿2,009

November

฿1,750

December

฿1,620

What car do most people hire in Austin?

SUV cars (GMC Yukon XL, for example) are the most popular in Austin. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Full-size (Toyota 4Runner) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Austin.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Austin at 10.

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 13 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Austin area such as Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

6.0
Okay
114 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.1
Okay
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

Easirent

3.4
Poor
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,541/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,006/day from Hertz, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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 ฿10,788 per week.

  • 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 36% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Austin. Typically, a monthly car rental in Austin can be found for ฿46,236. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,541 a day.

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