Austin

Cheap Car Hire in Austin from £20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Austin with a pick-up date of 5/7 and drop-off date of 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Austin, TX, United States
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Austin, TX, United States
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Midday
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Austin car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

£0.83

Average price per day

£52

Cheapest price per day

£20

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 27 April 2024.

January

£32

February

£37

March

£46

April

£56

May

£40

June

£39

July

£41

August

£40

September

£41

October

£46

November

£41

December

£35

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.

Popular car types in Austin

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 27 April 2024.

There are currently 74 hire locations operating in Austin spread across 28 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Austin is small car at £21 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for hire in Austin

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

£39 - £60

All Car Types

£52 - £72

To hire a small car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £45/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austin, the United States (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£60/day). In fact, June is about 16% 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 21% 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. Here are the best Austin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £55/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austin, the United States (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£70/day). In fact, January is about 20% 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 6% 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. Here are the best Austin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £67/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Austin, the United States (~£57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£95/day). In fact, December is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a large car is 15% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Austin large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £54/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Austin, the United States (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£67/day). In fact, January is about 15% 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 7% 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. Here are the best Austin SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £71/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Austin, the United States (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£111/day). In fact, August is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a van is 20% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Austin van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £73/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Austin, the United States (~£43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£123/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a pickup truck is 22% more expensive. 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 luxury car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £64/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Austin, the United States (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£87/day). In fact, December is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a luxury car is 11% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Austin luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of £81/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Austin, the United States (~£63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£119/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Austin. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austin, hiring a convertible is 30% more expensive. 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.

Kia Picanto£21/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30£22/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Top hire agencies in Austin

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austin known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austin. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Austin area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Advantage. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
104 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

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

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Advantage

7.4
Good
125 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Budget

6.1
Okay
204 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.3
Fair
442 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.2

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
74 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Dollar

6.5
Okay
97 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Avis

6.2
Okay
88 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.0

Best Austin car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Austin. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Austin with an average daily rate of £29. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Austin area. Double check the details of your car hire reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Kia Picanto£21/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30£22/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Vauxhall Astra£22/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Austin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £52/day when booking a car hire in Austin. The absolute best deal a user found was for £31/day from Turo, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Austin?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Austin from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (£21/day), Budget (£32/day), and Avis (£35/day).

  • 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 £0.83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £37 and £54 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Austin, offering car hire for around £355 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 39%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Austin.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Austin for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Austin can be found for about £1,520, with the average price for a rental being around £51 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 70% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Austin.

  • How much is a car hire in Austin for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Austin is £52. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Austin. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Austin for as low as £46/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Austin?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Austin is Standard (Honda Accord) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Small car hires in Austin

Find small car hire deals in Austin from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Austin cost an average of £39 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Ford Ka£20/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Fiat 500£20/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Toyota Aygo£21/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Luxury car hires in Austin

Find luxury car hire deals in Austin from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Austin cost an average of £47 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Austin by selecting one these great deals we've found. If these car hire deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£26/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£29/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£30/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in Austin

Find people carrier hire deals in Austin from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Austin cost an average of £48 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hiring a people carrier in the Austin area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£35/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Ford Galaxy£40/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£40/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Car hires by fuel type in Austin

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austin. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Austin. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austin. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£25+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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