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Austria car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Dryyve

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

£28

Cheapest price per day

£8
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Popular car types in Austria

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In Austria, there are 480 active hire locations from 59 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 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

£8+

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Compact

Compact

£9+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£22+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£14+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

£14+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£15+

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Standard estate car

Standard estate car

£17+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

£17+

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Best car hire deals found in Austria

Volkswagen Polo£8/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 09/28/26
Smart Forfour£8/day
Smart Forfour
Found 09/28/26
Skoda Rapid£9/day
Skoda Rapid
Found 09/28/26

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 41 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £37, which is about 38% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Austria?

Looking to hire a car in Austria? Dryyve had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £6.54/day. SICILY BY CAR also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £8.32/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Austria?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Austria is January, when you can expect to pay £36/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Austria is July (£51/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

£36

February

£42

March

£39

April

£41

May

£43

June

£50

July

£51

August

£49

September

£43

October

£42

November

£41

December

£50

What car do most people hire in Austria?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austria. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Fiat Panda or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austria?

Avis has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Austria at 21.

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

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Austria, start with Vienna, where rates average £8/day. You can also find good prices in Salzburg (£19/day), Innsbruck (£29/day), and Linz (£33/day).

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Top hire agencies in Austria

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8.4
Very Good
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.4

Hertz

7.2
Good
14 reviews•32 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Budget

6.7
Okay
25 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
13 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.1

BUCHBINDER

21 locations
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National

4 locations
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Alcama

1 location
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SAAS

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

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

    With an average price of £44/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in Austria, booking 182% 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 £36/day (26% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Austria was found in Vienna for just £16/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

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Austria. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£6+).

Electric

Electric

£43+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£6+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£13+

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