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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from £8

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Austria with a pick-up date of 7/5 and drop-off date of 14/5. 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.
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Austria car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Austria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Panek

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

£34

Cheapest price per day

£8

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Austria?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Austria, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 172 pickup locations in Austria to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Price

£11 - £53

Out of all the popular cities in Austria, Vienna is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £11/day. Renting a car in Vienna is 79% cheaper than renting one in Linz where the per day rate is around £53. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Austria to get a rental car in are: Salzburg (£18/day), Klagenfurt (£31/day), and Innsbruck (£41/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Vienna should expect to spend around £11/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Austria is Vienna.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Austria 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 30 April 2025.

January

£20

February

£22

March

£20

April

£28

May

£30

June

£40

July

£43

August

£39

September

£29

October

£26

November

£23

December

£32

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austria is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 Austria

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Austria and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

In Austria, there are 443 active hire locations from 49 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Austria in the past week - currently priced from £8/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Austria

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Austria to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Small cars

£24 - £44

All Car Types

£34 - £70

To hire a small car in Austria, you would pay an average price of £34/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austria (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£44/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a small car saves you 38% 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 Austria small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Austria, you would pay an average price of £52/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austria (~£28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£70/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a medium car saves you 4% 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 Austria medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Austria, you would pay an average price of £97/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Austria (~£72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£125/day). In fact, January is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a large car is 45% 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 Austria large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Austria, you would pay an average price of £51/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Austria (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£67/day). In fact, January is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a SUV 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 Austria SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Austria, you would pay an average price of £95/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Austria (~£66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£146/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a van is 44% 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 Austria, you would pay an average price of £102/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Austria (~£82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£136/day). In fact, March is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a luxury car is 48% 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 Austria luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Austria, you would pay an average price of £60/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Austria (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£130/day). In fact, May is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Austria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Austria, hiring a convertible is 10% 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.

Fiat 500£8/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Vauxhall Corsa£12/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa£13/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

Top hire agencies in Austria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Austria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Austria. Reviews were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Austria, including those that serve Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Sixt

7.3
Good
51 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.6

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
8 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

7.8
Good
17 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Europcar

6.9
Okay
4 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.3

MEGADRIVE

6.0
Okay
3 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
11 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Budget

5.8
Fair
20 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.7

Best Austria car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Austria. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Austria with an average daily rate of £31. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Austria region, including options close to Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Fiat 500£8/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Volkswagen T-Cross£12/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Vauxhall Corsa£12/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Austria?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Autounion Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Thrifty (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Austria.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?

    With an average price of £55/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 97% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Austria?

    When visiting Austria, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Vienna where rental cars typically will cost around £41/day (9% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna for just £28/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Austria?

    Cars in Austria are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Small car hires in Austria

Find small car hire deals in Austria from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Austria cost an average of £12 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Fiat 500£8/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Toyota Aygo£8/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford Ka£8/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

Car hires by fuel type in Austria

Browse car hires by fuel type in Austria. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Austria. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£13+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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