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How far in advance should I hire a car in Austin?

To get the best deal on car hire in Austin, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 56, which is about 11% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Austin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Austin is Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 114 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.0/10 with 215 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Austin?

At Austin, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 49. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging S$ 79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Austin, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 49. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging S$ 79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 49

February

S$ 51

March

S$ 70

April

S$ 70

May

S$ 64

June

S$ 64

July

S$ 72

August

S$ 63

September

S$ 61

October

S$ 79

November

S$ 69

December

S$ 64

What car do most people rent in Austin?

Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Austin?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Austin at 10.

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 13 kesäkuu 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Austin, such as Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

6.0
Okay
114 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.0
Fair
215 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
48 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
38 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.1
Okay
54 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

Easirent

3.4
Poor
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 kesäkuu 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Austin. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 1,593 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Austin however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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