Car hire in Austin, United States

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The most popular car rental companies in Austin

Hiring a car in Austin: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyDollar
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price£78
Best time to book2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Austin will set you back around £78 per day or £142 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Austin is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Austin are currently Enterprise and Alamo.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin is currently May.
On average, around £142. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Austin is £142.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Austin for a whole month is £1,183. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Austin, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Austin that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Austin.
Most places – Austin included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £29 per day. The average price per day is around £54.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Dollar, Hertz and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Austin.