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

For the best savings on car hire in Austin, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 705,053/day – about 1,407,751% less than the yearly average.

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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 5.9/10 with 115 reviews). Hertz (rated 4.9/10 with 192 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.9
Hertz
Hertz
4.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Avis
Avis
6.3

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

Planning to hire a car in Austin? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 705,053 per day. In contrast, October is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,007,218. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 705,053

February

Rp 772,201

March

Rp 906,497

April

Rp 906,497

May

Rp 839,349

June

Rp 772,201

July

Rp 839,349

August

Rp 788,988

September

Rp 805,775

October

Rp 1,007,218

November

Rp 889,710

December

Rp 856,136

What car do most people hire in Austin?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Austin. Luxury cars (Acura MDX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Honda Civic 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.

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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 1 March 2026.

Budget

5.9
Fair
115 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.9

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
192 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
43 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
39 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

Dollar

6.1
Okay
45 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Resla

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
21 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Austin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Austin for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the top picks in Austin. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 3,616,921 per week on average.

  • 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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