Car rental in Austin, United States

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The most popular car rental companies in Austin

Renting a car in Austin: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyHertz
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price฿2,696
Best time to book1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Austin will set you back around ฿2,696 per day or ฿12,416 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Austin is an economy SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Austin are currently Easirent and Alamo.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin is currently May.
On average, around ฿12,416. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Austin is ฿6,174.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Austin, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Austin that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Austin.
Most places – Austin included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ฿1,345 per day. The average price per day is around ฿2,582.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Hertz, Alamo and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Payless as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Austin.