Austin

Cheap Car Rentals in Austin

Austin, TX, United States
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Austin, TX, United States
Sat 4-5
Noon
Sat 11-5
Noon

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

HK$313

February

HK$367

March

HK$454

April

HK$555

May

HK$391

June

HK$383

July

HK$407

August

HK$391

September

HK$407

October

HK$454

November

HK$407

December

HK$344

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Austin

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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

HK$195 - HK$584

All Car Types

HK$306 - HK$790

To hire a small car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$251/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Austin, the United States (~HK$195/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$584/day). In fact, October is about 23% 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 32% 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.

To hire a medium car in Austin, the United States, you would pay an average price of HK$396/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Austin, the United States (~HK$283/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$1,346/day). In fact, January is about 29% 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 is 8% 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.

Top rental agencies in Austin

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Austin known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Austin. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Rent 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 rental car 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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • 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 HK$8.07/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$363 and HK$524 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 39% on your car hire. For a below average price in Austin, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

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

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