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Cheap Car Hire in Austria from £5
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 27/10 and drop-off date of 3/11. 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 21 October 2025.
Most popular company | SURPRICE CAR RENTAL |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | £34 |
Cheapest price per day | £5 |
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 21 October 2025.
In Austria, there are 452 active hire locations from 52 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Austria in the past week - currently priced from £5/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
£7+
Compact
£5+
Intermediate
£16+
Standard
£32+
Passenger van
£35+
Compact SUV
£11+
Compact estate car
£13+
Intermediate SUV
£14+
Compare car hire deals in Austria by type
Here are the best Austria small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austria medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austria large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austria SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Austria van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia XCeed£5/day
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Hyundai i30£6/day
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Dacia Sandero£7/day
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Best car hire deals found in Austria
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 £34. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Kia XCeed£5/day
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Hyundai i30£6/day
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Dacia Sandero£7/day
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Cheapflights insights for Austria car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Austria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Austria?
To get the best deal on car hire in Austria, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £39, which is about 40% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Austria?
Looking to hire a car in Austria? SURPRICE CAR RENTAL had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £3.99/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £6.39/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austria?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Austria is March, when you can expect to pay £39/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is August (£54/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
£45
February
£41
March
£39
April
£42
May
£49
June
£51
July
£51
August
£54
September
£49
October
£44
November
£45
December
£54
What car do most people hire in Austria?
Compact cars (Citroen C4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austria. Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Audi A3 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Austria?
Sunnycars has 35 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Austria at 33.
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 173 pickup locations in Austria to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
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 21 October 2025.
Sixt
50 reviews•24 locations
Dollar
8 reviews•16 locations
Hertz
17 reviews•33 locations
Thrifty
4 reviews•17 locations
Europcar
4 reviews•32 locations
Avis
13 reviews•15 locations
Budget
19 reviews•14 locations
MEGADRIVE
3 reviews•22 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Austria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Austria?
With an average price of £29/day, MEGADRIVE is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 261% 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 £33/day (31% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna for just £15/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.
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 21 October 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 (£5+).
Electric
£32+
Hybrid
£6+
Petrol/Diesel
£5+